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Overview
Enjoy a day exploring Chennai without worrying about catching buses or haggling with taxi drivers when you take a private tour by car. Check out the 7th-century Kapaleeshwar Temple and San Thome Basilica, followed by a traditional South Indian lunch. Continue to the shrine at Ramakrishna Math and the 17th-century Fort Saint George. Your guide provides English narration along the way, or opt for an audio guide in multiple languages.
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Great experience! Must do!
Vacation33994912367, Jul 2026
Hareesh was very nice and the tour was perfectly designed. They also ask you what you want to do in case there are other things you want to see. The car was air conditioned and came with multiple waters. I highly recommend even if you are solo.
Highly recommend!
626shellym, Jul 2026
This tour was perfect. Well structured, informative and interesting. My guide - Jainath was well informed and brought in lots of interesting trivia. We toured two temples, a museum and marina beach for a half day tour. Great value for money.
Chennai Half Day City Tour
Climber67837649941, Jul 2026
Kannan was very knowledgeable about Chennai! I really enjoyed the visit to The Tomb of St. Thomas on the tour!
If you have the time for tour in the great city of Chennai this is the one for you.
damonsW6409XZ, May 2026
If you have the time for tour in the great city of Chennai this is the one for you. The tour was incredibly well-organized, covering the history of Chennai and how it came to be. The tour highlights cultural significance of their monuments and good viewpoint of local life. My guide Kannan was the definition of brilliance as he passion for the city was almost profound as his knowledge about the city. He shared fascinating stories behind each landmark,whilst making the experience feel personal and engaging. I truly believe that from various temples, significant landmarks and scenic Marina Beach, every stop provided uniqueness and wasn't handed the same way. I now leave Chennai with deep appreciation and highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a taste of this city.t on the full tour with Guide
Itinerary
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
We head towards Mylapore an ancient residential neighborhood of Chennai whose history goes back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold!
We visit the magnificent Kapaleeshwar temple. Built in the 7th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in Dravidian style architecture it has a towering “Gopuram”. Guests can expect a mesmerizing experience of rituals and serenity inside the temple. Our cultural evangelist will demystify the happenings in the temple!
1 hourAdmission IncludedSri Ramakrishna Math
We visit a unique monastic organization called Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th century saint. Guests will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library.
45 minutesAdmission IncludedThis is a temple dedicated to Sai Baba, the great mystic who united Hindus and Muslims and preached about universal love and brotherhood. The temple is built with white marble and has a lamp which has been lit for more than a 100 years
30 minutesAdmission IncludedWe visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. We can see relics of St Thomas here. It is one of only three churches in the world that has been constructed on the tomb of an apostle. The other two are St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.
1 hourAdmission IncludedFort St. George
Fort St George is the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. We will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India. Our cultural evangelist will take you to a quaint museum rich with relics of the colonial times and retell the story of how the East Indian company morphed from a trading company into the ruler of India!
1 hourAdmission IncludedVivekananda House
We will explore the memorial for Swami Vivekananda who was a great philosopher. His speeches at the World’s Parliament of Religions held in September 1893 made him famous as an orator by divine right and as a messenger of Indian wisdom to the western world.
On Mondays it is closed.
45 minutesAdmission IncludedMarina Beach
Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Get to know why a Bull Fight is close to the heart of Chennaites at Jalikattu memorial. Climb an old Light House for an incredible perspective of Chennai! Note the light house is closed in Mondays.
45 minutesAdmission Included
Location
Address
27M7+4VF, Venkatesa Agraharam Rd, Kabali Nagar, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, India
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Multi language audio support with new ear phones
- Lunch
- Private car with hotel pick up and drop
- Full time english speaking Guide
Exclusions
- Beverages
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Mandarin
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.