Chennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour

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About this activity

Explore the highlights of Chennai on a full-day private tour of the city. See the St. George Museum, St. Mary Church, San Thome Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Government Museum, and the Sri Ramakrishna Math, and get photo stops of architectural gems like the Central Railway Station, Parry's Corner, and the High Court.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Pacific Classic Tours India

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional local private tour guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees of sights mentioned
Not included: Meals: Food and drinks unless specified

Itinerary

Fort St. George

one hour Admission not included

After morning pickup from the cruise port in Chennai, travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle to your first destination, St. George Fort Museum and St. Mary’s Church. St. George Fort was the first English fortress in India, built in 1640 on the Bay of Bengal. Tour the complex, which contains important buildings such as St. Mary's Church and a museum with British-era artifacts.
Santhome Cathedral Basilica

one hour

A Roman Catholic Cathedral originally built by 16th-century Portuguese explorers to mark the tomb of St. Thomas, then rebuilt by the British in neo-Gothic style in 1896, and is said to mark the final resting place of St Thomas the Apostle. Behind the cathedral is the tomb of St Thomas.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple

one hour

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful temples in Chennai built in the 7th century. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva (The supreme god). The temple is an emblem of Dravidian style of architecture with a rainbow-coloured gopuram (tower), pillared mandapas (pavilions) and a huge tank.

Later take a break to purchase lunch at a local restaurant.
Government Museum

one hour Admission not included

Then stop into the Government Museum of Chennai, one of the oldest museums in India, with various galleries that contain a variety of natural history and art, and one of the world's finest bronze collections from the 7th-century Pallava era through to modern times.
Chennai Central Railway Station

Passing by

Drive pass Central Railway Station, the main railway terminus in the city of Chennai. Railway station is 142-years-old. With a blend of Gothic and Romanesque style architectures, this station has a heritage vibe.
Parry's Corner

Passing by

Drive pass Parry’s Corner Shopping Market In Chennai, one of the oldest wholesale shopping market dealing in a variety of products ranging from fabrics, cosmetics, bangles and stationery items to utensils, plumbing equipment & cycle parts.
Madras High Court

Passing by

Drive pass Chennai High Court, one of the three High Courts in India. Completed in 1892, this imposing red Indo-Saracenic structure is said to be the world's largest judicial building after the Courts of London. The central tower was added in 1912.
Sri Ramakrishna Math

one hour

The tranquil, flowery grounds of the Ramakrishna Math are a world away from Chennai chaos. Orange-robed monks glide around and there’s a reverential feel. The Math is a monastic order following the teachings of the 19th-century sage Sri Ramakrishna, who preached the essential unity of all religions. Its Universal Temple is a handsome, modern, salmon-pink building incorporating architectural elements from different religions, and is open to all, to worship, pray or meditate.

Your full-day tour ends with cruise port drop-off. Alternatively, you can choose a drop-off location anywhere in Chennai.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pick-up from Chennai Cruise Port

Using your ticket

Dress code when visiting temples - Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Dress code when visiting temples - Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Options

5 or more Travelers

Package Includes: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off + Private air-conditioned vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Bottled water

Pickup included
3 Traveler

Package Includes: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off + Private air-conditioned vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Bottled water

Pickup included
1 Traveler

Package Includes: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off + Private air-conditioned vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Bottled water

Pickup included
2 Travelers

Package Includes: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off + Private air-conditioned vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Bottled water

Pickup included
4 Travelers

Package Includes: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off + Private air-conditioned vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Bottled water

Pickup included