Private Custom Tour: Chennai Sightseeing with Guide

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Marina Beach, Chennai — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

San Thomas Cathedral, Chennai — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us for the private full-day sightseeing tour & explore the beautiful city Chennai, the capital of state Tamil Nadu in an air-conditioned transport with a professional guide. Experience the diverse cultures of the people living here, the architectural marvels of the historical structures, forts, palaces, religious sites like temples and various beautiful beaches.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Delhi Airport Service

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Camera charges at monuments
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Marina Beach

30 min

Marina Beach happens to be India’s longest and world’s second longest beach. It is primarily sandy and is located on the eastern side of Chennai, adjoining the Bay of Bengal. The 13 km long Marina Beach forms the city’s east coast, from Fort St. George to Mamallapuram and is one of the longest beaches in the world. Numerous statues of famous personalities adorn the roadside along the beach.
Fort St. George

30 min

The site is also called the birthplace of the city. It was established in 1639 along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The fort museum inside is decorated with cannons of Tipu Sultan and displays many interesting artefacts. Today the fort houses the Legislative Assembly with the tallest flag pole at 150 m and is known as the Secretariat Building.
Santhome Cathedral Basilica

30 min

One of city’s landmarks, located to the south of Marina Beach, the Santhome Cathedral has seen several renovations with the foundation stone being laid in July 1523 for the first time. The present structure was constructed in 1896 in accordance to the Gothic style of architecture. A statue of Virgin Mary, imported from Portugal is also housed here.
St Mary's Church

30 min

The renowned Fort St. George, the St. Mary’s Church is often dubbed as Westminster Abbey of the East. The first anglican church in Asia and is presently preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India. A unique feature of its design is a bomb-proof roof, so as to cause cannon-balls to ricochet. Timings: 9 am-5 pm

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Collection O 13574 Balaji Dental College
Grand Continent T Nagar
Hotel Mars Deluxe
Collection O 30035 Esthell near Malar Hospital
Thiviyam Airport Hotel
Hotel Beebiz Guindy
First Inn Hotels
Bells Grand Inn
Capital O 70712 Royal King Residency
Saravanas Park
Celebrity Hotel- Near US Consulate & Sanakara Nethralaya & Apollo
Goroomgo Al Salama Guest House Chennai

and 2,024 more pickup points

We provide pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Chennai city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Contact info: Mobile +91-9810311292 or email [email protected]

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.