Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple

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4 Hours

Mobile ticket Pickup offered

Offered in: English, French

Overview

See Chennai’s historical and architectural gems on this half-day private sightseeing tour. Visit Fort St George, the first English fortress in India, and browse interesting art collections and exhibits at the Government Museum, which houses the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside of Europe. Learn about the Dravidian architecture of Kapaleeshwar Temple, built in the 7th century, and enjoy scenic views of Chennai on a drive along Marina Beach.

What's Included

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

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Chennai (Madras)

, , Chennai (Madras), India

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Start time

09:00 AM

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Our guides will meet the guest at the hotels lobby and will proceed for the sightseeing.

What To Expect

Fort St. George

Fort St. George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Madras, 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.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai. The form of Shiva's consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal is from Tamil. The temple was built around the 7th century CE and is an example of Dravidian architecture.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Government Museum

The Government Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata and is the tenth oldest Museum in the World. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fort Museum

Featuring an impressive architecture, the main highlight of Fort St. George is its museum. Named as Fort Museum, it boasts a varied collection of antiquities that are well-presented in different galleries. You can visit the Portrait Gallery to see portraits and oil paintings of the Madras Governors such as Queen Victoria, King George III, Sir Arthur Havelock, and Robert Clive. Or you can explore the Indo-French Gallery to discover exhibits like clocks, stamps, furniture, lampshades, and centuries-old British coins.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St Mary's Church

Another interesting monument within the boundaries of Fort St. George is St. Mary’s Church. Considered as the oldest Anglican church in Asia, the St. Mary’s Church features intricate wooden furnishings along with glass windows and teak plaques that still shine. Dating its history back to the year 1678, this building has stood with time and is worth visiting for everyone.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Operated by Apollo Voyages

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: 5353MAAPVTCITY

Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple

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

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Government Museum

Fort Museum

St Mary's Church

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple

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

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Government Museum

Fort Museum

St Mary's Church

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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