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Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

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Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

About this activity

Experience authentic Madurai on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city.

Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk.

Highlights:

1. Explore Madurai beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide

2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Madurai has to offer.

3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Hindi, English
Operated by
Yo Tours Goa

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
  • Included: Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • Not included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Not included: Bottled water
  • Not included: Breakfast

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    Our walking tour start from the St Mary's Cathedral gothic styled church and from here we will start exploring the city's gems that you would easily miss if you are exploring the city on our own.

  2. Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal

    Passing by

    We will cover the Thirumalai Palace from outside, the 17th-century palace erected by King Tirumala Nayaka, a king of Madurai's it is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles.

  3. Stop 3

    Passing by

    We will continue exploring the bustling markets of the city with eateries, craft vendors, apparel & an iconic building.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    After covering different markets, we will give you the 360 degree view and glimpses of Meenakashi Amma Temple from Nandi Statue.

  5. Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

    Passing by

    Our tour end at Meenakshi Temple, after covering different aspects of ancient, walled, Hindu place of worship with sacred water tank and colorful, sculpted gate towers.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet our storyteller at the entrance of the St. Mary's Cathedral, E Veli St, Mahalipatti, Madurai

End point

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

We would recommend travelers to provide number available on WhatsApp for easier and faster communication.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

Options

  • Private Experience

    Including Snacks

  • Heritage and Cultural Trails (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Traveller ratings

4.2 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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