2 hours
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Overview
Get your bearings in the old part of Chennai, Mylapore, with this small-group walking tour. Your guide will provide narration about the area's history as you walk past important cultural sites, including the ancient Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Vivekananda House and Museum, and Marina Beach. Your guide will also be on hand to answer questions and provide recommendations of things to see and do after your tour is over.
Operated by
Yo Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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An interesting tour of...
Jackie_R, Mar 2025
An interesting tour of some key places in Chennai including the temple, church and lighthouse viewpoint.
Don’t go with this tour operator
Susan C, Feb 2025
We went there and waited and guide didn’t turn up. We sent messages to the operator and no response. The government guides at the temple said this is a common problem I would like it my money back. we spent a lot of time waiting for a guide that never showed. I know we booked last minute, but you did confirm the tour. No apology and no communication
Guide didn't show up
marleneaF3635WU, Feb 2025
Unfortunately, our tourist guide didn't show up so I can't recommend this tour option. We waited around 40 minutes for them and then the agency called saying the guide tried to call, which is not true. I will delete this post if a good explanation is given to me, as well as the refund.
Top notch walking tour
32clara, Feb 2025
Riyaz was a fabulous guide and delivered the history of religious buildings with great detail and knowledge of facts. He walked us through areas we would never have found. Recommend tour to understand religions within India.
Itinerary
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Kapaleeswarar Temple dedicated to lord Shiva - most ancient temple built around the 7th century CE in Dravidian architecture, who's original temple structure have been destroyed by the Portuguese in the 16th century AD.
Mylapore
Explore the bustling Mylapore neighbourhood in the heart of Chennai, which still kept many traditions and arts that Chennai is so well known for alive by at least 2000 years.
Nungambakkam/Marina Beach
Chennai Marina Lighthouse and white sandy Marina beach beach- the second largest in the world
Vivekananda House- Multimedia Cultural Museum
Vivekananda House and Museum known as the Ice House a memorial for Swami Vivekanada.
Location
Address
234, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Access to hidden lanes and places.
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
- Great conversations and interesting stories
- Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city
Exclusions
- Hotel Pickup and Drop(If needed can be available on extra charges)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Hindi
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.