Chennai Guided Tour

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Explore one of the most fascinating coastal cities in eastern India with this Chennai Guided Tour. Discover its monumental legacy with an English speaking guide.

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Explore one of the most fascinating coastal cities in eastern India with this Chennai Guided Tour. Discover its monumental legacy with an English speaking guide.

Chennai Guided Tour

We'll depart from your hotel in Chennai at 9 am First stop? One of the most beautiful sanctuaries of the city, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple. This centre of Hindu worship, dedicated to the god Shiva, will attract your attention with its vivid colours.

We'll then go to Fort Saint George, one of the main vestiges of the British colonial era. In this ancient bastion, we'll visit the museum that reviews this period in the history of India. Among the most important exhibits are coins, weapons, old uniforms and the letters exchanged between the most prominent military officers, such as Generals Robert Clive and Lord Cornwallis.

After a break for lunch on your own, we'll continue our tour of Chennai to the Victoria Memorial Hall. Inside this pink sandstone building, we'll see an extensive collection of paintings, which is notable for its collection of works from the Rajput and Moghul schools.

Finally, we'll stop at one of the main Catholic temples in Chennai, the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Thomas. Its neo-Gothic architecture contrasts with the rest of the buildings in the surrounding area.

The tour will end back at your hotel in Chennai at 5 pm.

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Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Pick up and transfer back to the hotel.

Transport by car or minibus, depending on the size of the group.

English speaking guide.

One bottle of mineral water per person.

Private and exclusive tour, there will be no one else in the group.

Not included

Food and beverages.

Entrance fees to the monuments (US$ 10 per person).

When to book?

You can book up until 7 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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Reduce, reuse, recycle.

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Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

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Divaindia

Corporate name: Indian Trails Sourcing Services PVT LTD

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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