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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
What sets this tour apart is its thoughtful balance of history, culture, and everyday life, all experienced at a relaxed pace over a full 8 hours. Rather than rushing through attractions, the itinerary is carefully planned to allow meaningful time at Chennai’s most important landmarks, temples, churches, museums, and the scenic Marina coastline. Travel is by private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort, privacy, and flexibility throughout the day.
The tour is led by a knowledgeable local driver or guide who shares insights into Chennai’s traditions, architecture, and colonial past, helping visitors understand the city beyond just sightseeing. Guest's interests, timing constraints, or traffic conditions, making it especially convenient for cruise passengers and first-time visitors. With hotel or port pickup and drop-off included, seamless logistics, and a mix of iconic highlights and city drive-throughs, this tour offers a smooth, immersive, and stress-free introduction to Chennai.
What's included
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Local Guide
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Entrance Fee for foriegn nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum. This is INR 350
What to expect
30m
Ancient Shiva temple with colorful gopuram, sacred rituals, vibrant streets, and rich Dravidian architecture.
Santhome Cathedral Basilica
30m · Admission ticket included
Historic neo-Gothic church built over St. Thomas’s tomb, featuring serene interiors and coastal heritage.
Fort St. George
30m · Admission ticket included
Historic British fort with museum, St. Mary’s Church, and colonial-era artifacts in Chennai. ( Subject to opening hours )
Government Museum
30m · Admission ticket included
Renowned museum showcasing ancient bronzes, archaeology, art, and South Indian heritage collections.
( Closed on Fridays )
Marina Beach
30m · Admission ticket included
One of the world’s longest urban beaches, ideal for seaside walks, views, and local life.
1h
Drive past lively local markets and city highlights, capturing Chennai’s daily life and vibrant streets.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up from the hotels listed. You can choose to pick you up from the hotel in Chennai where you have booked your stay on a mutually agreed terms
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking:, 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
