Private Custom Tour: Chennai Sightseeing with Guide
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us for the private full-day sightseeing tour & explore the beautiful city Chennai, the capital of state Tamil Nadu in an air-conditioned transport with a professional guide. Experience the diverse cultures of the people living here, the architectural marvels of the historical structures, forts, palaces, religious sites like temples and various beautiful beaches.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Camera charges at monuments
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Marina Beach happens to be India’s longest and world’s second longest beach. It is primarily sandy and is located on the eastern side of Chennai, adjoining the Bay of Bengal. The 13 km long Marina Beach forms the city’s east coast, from Fort St. George to Mamallapuram and is one of the longest beaches in the world. Numerous statues of famous personalities adorn the roadside along the beach.
The site is also called the birthplace of the city. It was established in 1639 along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The fort museum inside is decorated with cannons of Tipu Sultan and displays many interesting artefacts. Today the fort houses the Legislative Assembly with the tallest flag pole at 150 m and is known as the Secretariat Building.
One of city’s landmarks, located to the south of Marina Beach, the Santhome Cathedral has seen several renovations with the foundation stone being laid in July 1523 for the first time. The present structure was constructed in 1896 in accordance to the Gothic style of architecture. A statue of Virgin Mary, imported from Portugal is also housed here.
The renowned Fort St. George, the St. Mary’s Church is often dubbed as Westminster Abbey of the East. The first anglican church in Asia and is presently preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India. A unique feature of its design is a bomb-proof roof, so as to cause cannon-balls to ricochet. Timings: 9 am-5 pm
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
- Delhi Airport Service
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chennai
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 321 experiences we list in Chennai.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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.
