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Discovering the Best of Chennai: A Full Day City Tour

By Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
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Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,172 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Chennai with our “Discovering the Best of Chennai: A Full Day City Tour.” Begin your day with the awe-inspiring Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a magnificent ode to Lord Shiva boasting Dravidian-style architecture. Explore the historic Fort St. George, a symbol of British colonial power, and delve into Chennai's rich past at the Government Museum. Indulge in authentic Chennai cuisine during a lunch break before experiencing the vibrant energy of Marina Beach, one of the world's longest urban beaches. Discover the spiritual serenity of the San Thome Basilica and delve into the teachings of Swami Vivekananda at Vivekananda House. As the day concludes, marvel at the grandeur of the Madras High Court and Ripon Building, reflecting Chennai's architectural heritage. Your memorable tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel, leaving you with cherished memories of Chennai's cultural tapestry.

Activity location

  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street, Vinayaka Nagar Colony
    • 600004, Chennai (Madras), India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street, Vinayaka Nagar Colony
    • 600004, Chennai (Madras), India

Check availability

Car Only in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:30-11:00
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
฿4,172.13 x 1 Adult฿4,172.13
Total
Price is ฿4,172.13

Car & Guide in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:30-11:00
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
฿8,043.86 x 1 Adult฿8,043.86
Total
Price is ฿8,043.86

Car, Guide & Entrance in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:30-11:00
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
฿8,945.04 x 1 Adult฿8,945.04
Total
Price is ฿8,945.04

Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:30-11:00
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary & Lunch.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
฿10,346.87 x 1 Adult฿10,346.87
Total
Price is ฿10,346.87
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Government Taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water in the car.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Camera charges at monuments.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge and optional activities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chennai (Madras) (Pass by)

9:00am - Pick-up from your hotel in Chennai Meet your driver and guide at your hotel lobby and start your Chennai city tour. You will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

  • 1h
9:30am - Visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple Kapaleeshwarar Temple is an ancient and famous temple located in the Mylapore area of Chennai. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a magnificent Dravidian-style architecture. The temple has a tall gopuram (entrance tower) and a tank.

Fort St. George

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
10:30am - Head to Fort St. George Fort (Friday closed) St. George is the first English fortress in India, built in 1644 by the British East India Company. The fort now houses the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and a museum. Explore the museum which has a collection of artefacts and exhibits that depict the history of Chennai and the British colonial era.

Government Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
12:00pm - Explore the Government Museum (Friday closed) The Government Museum is a vast complex that houses a rich collection of artefacts and art pieces from all over Tamil Nadu. The museum has several galleries that showcase various themes such as archaeology, numismatics, anthropology, art, and history.

Chennai (Madras)

  • 45m
1:00pm - Lunch break Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant that serves authentic Chennai cuisine. You can try some of the popular dishes like dosa, idli, vada, sambar, and chutney.

Marina Beach

  • 1h
2:00pm - Visit the Marina Beach Marina Beach is one of the longest urban beaches in the world and a popular hangout spot for locals and tourists alike. You can take a stroll along the beach, enjoy some street food, or just relax and enjoy the sea breeze.

San Thome Church

  • 30m
3:30pm - Explore the San Thome Basilica The San Thome Basilica is a beautiful church built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle, who is believed to have come to India in the 1st century AD. The church has a Gothic-style architecture and stained-glass windows.

Vivekananda House

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
4:30pm - Visit the Vivekananda House Vivekananda House is a museum dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, a revered spiritual leader and philosopher who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. The museum has several exhibits and displays that showcase the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.

Madras High Court (Pass by)

5:30pm - Drive past the historic Madras High Court building and the Victorian-style Ripon Building As you head back to your hotel, you will pass by some of the iconic buildings of Chennai such as the Madras High Court and the Ripon Building, a colonial-era structure built in the Victorian style.

Chennai (Madras) (Pass by)

6:00pm - Return to your hotel in Chennai. Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Chennai

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street, Vinayaka Nagar Colony
    • 600004, Chennai (Madras), India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street, Vinayaka Nagar Colony
    • 600004, Chennai (Madras), India

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