Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award

5.0 (300 reviews) Chennai, India
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Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Chennai city tour is an unforgettable cultural immersion in the company of an English speaking guide. It is a proud winner of the Traveller's Choice award for 2025, by TripAdvisor out of 8 million listings. The organising company is approved by the Ministry of Tourism.

An audio guide is available on request in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & other languages.

Visit the ancient town of Mylapore which used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for gold. Experience mesmerizing rituals in the 7th century temples of Kapaleeswar. Learn the science behind the rituals and role of temple in modern Indian society.

We visit San Thome Basilica to see the relics of St Thomas, who came here 2000 years ago.

Ramakrishna Math, a monastic organisation, and Fort Saint George provide a vivid history of how the East India Company came as traders and became the rulers of India.

Marina Beach adds to the unforgettable experience.

Options

Half day private tour no lunch

Itinerary: Kapaaleswar temple, Ramakrishna Mutt, Santhome Basilica and choice between Marina Beach or Vivekananda House
Duration: 4 hours
Coffee
Pickup included

Full day private tour + lunch

Duration: 7 hours
Lunch: South Indian meals
Car: Pick up from hotel in private car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Multi language audio support with new ear phones
  • Lunch
  • Private car with hotel pick up and drop
  • Full time english speaking Guide
  • Beverages

What to expect

  1. Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We head towards Mylapore an ancient residential neighborhood of Chennai whose history goes back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold!

    We visit the magnificent Kapaleeshwar temple. Built in the 7th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in Dravidian style architecture it has a towering “Gopuram”. Guests can expect a mesmerizing experience of rituals and serenity inside the temple. Our cultural evangelist will demystify the happenings in the temple!
  2. Sri Ramakrishna Math
    45m · Admission ticket included
    We visit a unique monastic organization called Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th century saint. Guests will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    We visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. We can see relics of St Thomas here. It is one of only three churches in the world that has been constructed on the tomb of an apostle. The other two are St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.
  4. Fort St. George
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Fort St George is the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. We will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India. Our cultural evangelist will take you to a quaint museum rich with relics of the colonial times and retell the story of how the East Indian company morphed from a trading company into the ruler of India!
  5. Marina Beach
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Get to know why a Bull Fight is close to the heart of Chennaites at Jalikattu memorial. Climb an old Light House for an incredible perspective of Chennai! Note the light house is closed in Mondays.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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