Private Half-Day Tour in Chennai - India's Gateway to the South

Chennai, India
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Chennai, formerly called Madras, is a collection of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods and the capital of the Indian state Tamil Nadu. As the gateway to India’s South it is the fourth most populous city in India and considers itself the keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.  This tour will allow you to see the most important points of interest within Chennai including galleries, museums, forts, temples and cathedrals.
NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Fort St. George
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You’ll be picked up from your Chennai hotel in the morning and taken on a sightseeing tour by private vehicle. Visit Fort St George, the oldest English fortress in India, founded in 1644. Learn how it now serves as the headquarters for the legislative assembly of the state of Tamil Nadu. Inside, tour St Mary's Church, Wellesley House and the Fort Museum, where you’ll see relics from British rule in India including weapons, coins, medals and uniforms.
  2. Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Drive to Kapaleeshwar Temple, built in the 7th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Learn about its Dravidian architecture, which is evident in its gopuram (ornate monumental tower).
  3. Government Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then head to the Indo-Saracenic-style Government Museum (also called the Madras or Chennai Museum), which is the second-oldest museum in India  housing  the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside of Europe. The Government Museum and National Gallery is home to one of the finest collections of bronze sculptures in the country including some stunning Chola bronzes.
    With your guide, browse an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures, both traditional and modern, and explore diverse exhibits featuring archaeological findings, coins, sculptures, palm-leaf manuscripts and Amravati paintings, as well as rare works from famous Indian artists like Raja Ravi Varma.
  4. Marina Beach
    30m
    Before returning to your hotel, drive along Marina Beach for fantastic views of Chennai’s beautiful ocean front.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
Chennai (Madras)
Chennai (Madras), India
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup details

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Dress Code: Dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship. Shoes must be removed at most places of worship

Cancellation policy

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