Private Heritage Tour Of Chennai (Madras)

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

On this half day tour discover the architectural heritage of Chennai. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, the city once served as a trading outpost for the East India Company. Drive past some of the heritage buildings of Chennai and discover the colonial past of the city. You will be able to see prime examples of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, which flourished in the 19th century as British architects combined Gothic styles with India's Indo-Islamic architecture.

Highlights

Indo-Saracenic architectural style
Photo stop at buildings with Gothic, Islamic, and Hindu characteristics
Learn about Chennai's history and culture through the lens of its buildings
Visit to the Government Museum, second oldest museum of India

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 02 bottles mineral water per person
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Madras High Court

2 hours

You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai for the four-hour drive around the city to discover some of the finest examples of its architectural heritage that date back to the times when it served as a trading port for the British.

A number of the Heritage buildings served as administrative offices for the British. The unique Indo-Saracenic architectural style is distinctly visible in the sites lined up on this itinerary. You will drive past and photo stop at important buildings such as the Madras High Court, State Bank of India, General Post Office, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Southern Railway Headquarters, and the Ripon Building.
Stop 2

30 min

Then continue to landmarks like Victoria Public Hall, Senate House, Victoria Hostel
National Art Gallery

30 min Admission not included

and the National Art Gallery.
Government Museum

30 min Admission not included

Before finishing your tour you may visit the Government Museum, which is the second oldest museum of India. The museum has a rich archaeological and numismatic collection and the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe.

At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Chennai (Madras) Chennai (Madras), India See on map

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point within city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

End point

Chennai (Madras) Chennai (Madras), India See on map

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point within city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Government Museum & Fort St. George remain closed on Fridays and National Holidays.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.