Activity Madurai, India

Soul of Madurai

3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Soul of Madurai, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

I am local story teller with 15 years of experience in heritage, architecture tours. Well versed in the city history as well as soaked in the mythology of meenakshi and sundareswarar

Half-day Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Archaeology Tours Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Tamil
Operated by: GERMAN VENKATESH MADURAI

Ages: Infants (1–1 years) · Children (2–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entrance ticket to meenakshi temple and nayak palace are included, photo ticket is directly payable by the guest

Not included

Not included: We will stop for tea and coffee and guest can pay directly for their own consumption
Not included: Darshan in meenakshi and sundareswarar sanctum are not included in the program
Not included: Non-Hindus are allowed to explore 90 % of the temple premises, but not darshan in sanctum

Itinerary

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

one hour Admission included

Meenakshi temple is heart beat of madurai city rivalling mecca and vatican in reverence and grand ness, the temple and the surrounding bustling markets are always fascinated international travellers as well as local pilgrims and merchants , the unique tailors market is punctual and precise with most authentic flavour, the spice market, onion market, banana market, fruits market are photogenic and also tourist friendly. The palace of thirumalai nayak king is unique in its indo saracenic architecture with grand pillars and halls, the roman catholic cathedral reflects the religious diversity of this ancient town!
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal

30 min Admission included

Indo saracenic architecture
St. Mary's Cathedral Church

15 min

Explore this old Neo gothic- Roman catholic cathedral
Stop 4

10 min

see the gigantic granite pillars which were earlier part of Nayak Palace and now hidden in narrow market area
Stop 5

10 min

South India is famous for different native banana varieties which are found in this market