Private Chennai city tour by tourism ministry approved company

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Hotel pickup Private tour

2 Adults x $135.00

$270.00

Approx Total

$270.00

Car: Pick up from hotel in private car
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Hotel pick up and drop
Private car
Full time english speaking Guide

Beverages

Overview

Chennai city tour is a cultural immersion in the company of a cultural evangelist and an experience of a lifetime. It is hosted by a company that is approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators. 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 also visit San Thome Basilica to see the relics of St Thomas who came here 2000 years ago. The other experience includes Ramakrishna Math the monastic organization and Fort Saint George which provides a vivid history of how the East India Company came as traders and became the rulers of India.

Itinerary

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

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!

1 hour
Sri Ramakrishna Math

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.

45 minutes
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This is a temple dedicated to Sai Baba, the great mystic who united Hindus and Muslims and preached about universal love and brotherhood. The temple is built with white marble and has a lamp which has been lit for more than a 100 years

30 minutes
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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.

1 hour
Fort St. George

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!

1 hour
Vivekananda House

We will explore the memorial for Swami Vivekananda who was a great philosopher. His speeches at the World’s Parliament of Religions held in September 1893 made him famous as an orator by divine right and as a messenger of Indian wisdom to the western world. On Mondays it is closed.

45 minutes
Marina Beach

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.

45 minutes

Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

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A Very Memorable City Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

Satish was an amazing guide! Very engaging and knowledgeable. I had an amazing day with him and would definitely recommend to friends or family. Thanks!

Private tour of chennai

Published on Mar, 2025

Really enjoyed the privaye city tour of chennai. Ganesh our Guide was very good and car was clean and had good AC. South indian lunch was great

Chennai Private City Tour - amazing

Published on Feb, 2025

It was a tour with a great itinerary and a very knowledgeable guide, Harish. I had booked it for my 26 year old son, who thought had been to Chennai on many occasions, had not done a formal visit to any of the attractions. It covered a wide range of areas from temple, architecture, advent of Christianity, british influence, Portugese influence, spirituality and of course, food. Very well conducted, Harish was very articulate and patient and considerate, and overall a day well spent and well worth it. I learnt many things about Chennai that I never knew.

Senses in Chennai

Published on Feb, 2025

An outstanding tour with Kannan, our first time in Chennai and also India, he ensured to fill us with interesting facts about the area and the culture. We saw many beautiful sites and ended the tour with a lovely meal which was also insightful!

Perfect day in Chennai

Published on Feb, 2025

The tour was great! We visited many different places where we had the opportunity to learn a lot about the history and culture of Chennai. Everything was already perfectly arranged, from food to entrances and driver. Definitely recommend 5 senses tours!

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