Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company | 3 hours

42 Reviews | Chennai
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Group walk without pick up
2 Adults x $60.00
$120.00
Approx Total
$120.00
Group walk: The tour will proceed even if only 1 guest books.
Private walk without pick up
2 Adults x $85.00
$170.00
Approx Total
$170.00
Private walk with pick up
2 Adults x $120.00
$240.00
Approx Total
$240.00
This is a private tour
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Overview

Marina beach walk is an immersive walking tour in Chennai, led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the cultural heritage of Chennai. It is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of Indian Tour Operators Association. Marina Beach is where the pulse of Chennai can be gauged. Soak in the atmosphere and meet the city's people in this walking tour in Chennai. While the statues tell the history of the city, the beach itself is where common people gather to voice their opinion on issues to those in power. This guided walking tour in Chennai is a cultural immersion! Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.

Itinerary

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    Marina beach walk commences at the Lighthouse in Marina, which is a unique one with an elevator to go up the 10 floors. It provides spectacular views of the world's second longest beach. Next in this walking tour in Chennai we will visit the quaint museum inside the Lighthouse which has a fascinating collection of Light House and other maritime equipment from around the world. (Lighthouse is closed on Mondays. On Mondays we will skip this).

    30 minutes

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    We will walk past many statues of prominent citizens of Chennai from the past and present and talk about hoe they shaped the city's history and ethos.

    30 minutes

  • Marina Beach

    The best part of this walking tour in Chennai follows! Walk on the beach, soak in the festive atmosphere and listen to the story of Chennai through its statues. There are many statues here each of which tells a part of the story of Chennai. Learn about characters from ancient Tamil epics, freedom fighters as well as poets who revolutionized the thinking of the society. Marina Beach walk is a true cultural immersive experience.

    30 minutes

  • Arulmigu Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple

    Marina beach walk ends after we take a guided walk inside the Parthasarathy Temple and its surroundings. Our cultural evangelist will interpret the colorful rituals which are being performed in the temple and explain the role of God in modern Chennai society. This walking tour in Chennai will leave you with an understanding of how God remains as relevant today in everyday life in this region as in the past!

    30 minutes

  • Vivekananda House

    We will learn about how Swamy VIvekananda made the Western world aware of Indian Philisophy. He travelled extensively and made the famous speech at World Parliament of Religions in 1893.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

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42 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 41 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent time with Nivi

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a great time on the walking tour with Nivi! She made us feel very welcome and was very knowledgeable about all the sights we visited. She did an excellent job explaining the key points.

Marina Beach Walking Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

An absolute must-do tour for any tourist to Chennai. My guide was Hareesh, who was very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The vistas from the top of the Madras Lighthouse, over the beach, sea and city are not to be missed. The beach walk also took us by the beautiful buildings of the Madras University campus. I cannot imagine coming to Chennai and not taking this tour! My tour included (I think substituted) a visit to St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, which was truly fascinating. TIP: Bring your water bottle and a hat.

Highly recommended tour

Published on Nov, 2024

We just got back from a private tour of the Marina area. Our guide Hareesh was extremely knowledgeable and we learnt so much. The visit to the Parthasrthy Temple was the highlight of a very interesting morning. I would highly recommend this business, they will taylor your experience to suit you and you will get a good understanding of the culture and local life of Chennai.

Great tour of Marina Beach

Published on Nov, 2024

I met with my guide at their Ramakrishna Math center for a very interesting tour. Nivethitha is knowledgeable and set an agenda for the tour that was best for me and the day. We walked along Marin beach, tried some local food, and saw the lights and activities of the local scene. We ended with a tour of the monument for the Chief Minister. Nivethitha ensured I got a cab back to my hotel. The tour was perfect.

Chennai Beach Tour

Published on Jul, 2024

Mr Kannan was very knowledgeable and passionate about Chennai and India history. He made some minor changes to suit my interests. Can highly recommend.

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