Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour

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About this activity

On this private sightseeing tour of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, discover the city’s architectural diversity with visits to popular landmarks including Fort St George, the Government Museum, the Madras High Court and the Ripon Building. As you explore this bustling metropolis and cultural hub, your private guide will teach you about the fusion of traditional Dravidian (South Indian) styles of architecture with European colonial influences. You’ll also discover Chennai's religious diversity while exploring San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeshwar Temple, and soak in the vibrant beauty of the city with a stroll through a flower market.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Operated by: Apollo Voyages

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Any personal expense of personal nature

Itinerary

Fort St. George

one hour Admission included

Fort St. George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1639, 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
Santhome Cathedral Basilica

30 min

San Thome Church, is known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome and it was built in 1523 by Portuguese explorers, over the tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus
Kapaleeshwarar Temple

30 min

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva located in Mylapore.
Government Museum

one hour Admission included

The Government Museum or the Madras Museum, is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore.
St Mary's Church

30 min

St. Mary's Church is the Anglican church located at Fort St George in Chennai, It lies East of Suez and also the oldest British building in India. The church is popularly known as 'Westminster Abbey of the East'

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Pick-up point Hotels in Chennai

End point

Pick-up point 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

Departure Point: Departs from your Chennai hotel

Dates: Daily, except Fridays

Return point: Returns to original departure point

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

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
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking