Chennai - Guided half day private city tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Chennai, formally known as Madras, has developed over the centuries from a small fishing village into a bustling metropolis. Representing the Dravidian civilization, the city upholds the music, drama, dance, architecture, arts, crafts and sculpture of India. It is known for Carnatic music and the birth place of Bharatnatyam, the oldest classical dance in India. It is also nicknamed "The Detroit of India", as more than one-third of India's automobile industry is based in the city. Chennai is a unique city that is as trendy as it is traditional
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Morning at 0900 hrs we will pick you from your hotel and process for half day city tour of Chennai, you will visit Fort St. George, a British trading post and powerful bastion. We then visit the 16th-century Portuguese Cathedral of St. Thomas, in which the remains of the apostle St. Thomas, who is said to have come to India in 52 AD, are buried. We drive past the Madras University built in Indo-Saracenic style, the 5 km long stretch of the Marina Beach, a lovely esplanade by the sea, and the National Museum of Chennai. The highlight of the museum is its world-renowned collection of stone and bronze sculptures. This is will private tour with a professional guide
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Sita, India
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
How it compares in Chennai
- Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 321 experiences we list in Chennai.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chennai
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal, a city of temples, classical music, a very long beach and a colonial fort.
Chennai, formerly Madras, grew from Fort St George, which the British East India Company built in 1644 on the Coromandel coast and which now houses the state government. The city is spread along the Bay of Bengal beside Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world. San Thome Basilica stands near the shore, built over what is believed to be the tomb of St Thomas the Apostle.
Top-ranked sights in Chennai: Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
