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Chennai City Highlights – Government Museum & Temple Discovery

4.1 (7 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Chennai City Highlights – Government Museum & Temple Discovery

About this activity

See Chennai’s historical and architectural gems on this half-day private sightseeing tour. Visit Fort St George, the first English fortress in India, and browse interesting art collections and exhibits at the Government Museum, which houses the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside of Europe. Learn about the Dravidian architecture of Kapaleeshwar Temple, built in the 7th century, and enjoy scenic views of Chennai on a drive along Marina Beach.

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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
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Apollo Voyages

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

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local English-speaking guide
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Fort St. George

    45 min Admission not included

    Fort St. George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land.

  2. Kapaleeshwarar Temple

    30 min Admission not included

    Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai. The form of Shiva's consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal is from Tamil. The temple was built around the 7th century CE and is an example of Dravidian architecture.

  3. Government Museum

    45 min Admission not included

    The Government Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata and is the tenth oldest Museum in the World. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.

  4. Fort Museum

    30 min Admission not included

    Featuring an impressive architecture, the main highlight of Fort St. George is its museum. Named as Fort Museum, it boasts a varied collection of antiquities that are well-presented in different galleries. You can visit the Portrait Gallery to see portraits and oil paintings of the Madras Governors such as Queen Victoria, King George III, Sir Arthur Havelock, and Robert Clive. Or you can explore the Indo-French Gallery to discover exhibits like clocks, stamps, furniture, lampshades, and centuries-old British coins.

  5. St Mary's Church

    15 min Admission not included

    Another interesting monument within the boundaries of Fort St. George is St. Mary’s Church. Considered as the oldest Anglican church in Asia, the St. Mary’s Church features intricate wooden furnishings along with glass windows and teak plaques that still shine. Dating its history back to the year 1678, this building has stood with time and is worth visiting for everyone.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

    Plesae share name hotels in Chennai

End point

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

    Plesae share name hotels in Chennai

Pickup points

  • Collection O 30035 Esthell near Malar Hospital
  • Hotel Beebiz Guindy
  • First Inn Hotels
  • Bells Grand Inn
  • Capital O 70712 Royal King Residency
  • Saravanas Park
  • Tranquil - Layam
  • Goroomgo Al Salama Guest House Chennai
  • Adore Residency
  • OYO 12236 The Pearl
  • OYO 75117 T Hotels
  • Treebo Tryst The Spring

and 791 more pickup points

Our guides will meet the guest at the hotels lobby and will proceed for the sightseeing.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Traveller ratings

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