Private Tour: Chennai Sightseeing Including Fort St George and Government Museum

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6 Hours

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Overview

On this private sightseeing tour of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, discover the city’s architectural diversity with visits to popular landmarks including Fort St George, the Government Museum, the Madras High Court and the Ripon Building. As you explore this bustling metropolis and cultural hub, your private guide will teach you about the fusion of traditional Dravidian (South Indian) styles of architecture with European colonial influences. You’ll also discover Chennai's religious diversity while exploring San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeshwar Temple, and soak in the vibrant beauty of the city with a stroll through a flower market.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

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Start time

09:00 AM

End Point

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Departure Point: Departs from your Chennai hotel Dates: Daily, except Fridays Return point: Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Fort St. George

Fort St. George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1639, the modern city of Chennai. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

San Thome Church

San Thome Church, is known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome and it was built in 1523 by Portuguese explorers, over the tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva located in Mylapore.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Government Museum

The Government Museum or the Madras Museum, is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

St Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church is the Anglican church located at Fort St George in Chennai, It lies East of Suez and also the oldest British building in India. The church is popularly known as 'Westminster Abbey of the East'

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 5353MAAPVTHER

Private Tour: Chennai Sightseeing Including Fort St George and Government Museum

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Start time

End Point

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Fort St. George

San Thome Church

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Government Museum

St Mary's Church

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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Private Tour: Chennai Sightseeing Including Fort St George and Government Museum

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Start time

End Point

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Fort St. George

San Thome Church

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Government Museum

St Mary's Church

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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