Immersive culture walk on Marina Beach

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Overview

Marina beach walk is a walking tour in Chennai, led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the cultural heritage of Chennai.

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.

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The walk ends at the Parthasarathy temple.

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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 • Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operated by 5 Senses Walks Chennai

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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

Product code: 122623P3

Immersive culture walk on Marina Beach

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Overview

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What To Expect

Marina Beach

Arulmigu Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple

Vivekananda House

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

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Immersive culture walk on Marina Beach

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Select a meeting point

End Point

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Marina Beach

Arulmigu Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple

Vivekananda House

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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