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This is a food walk in the Sowcarpet, to introduce you to the traditional cuisine of south India.Chennai’s tourist menus won’t give you a true perspective on the everyday foods enjoyed by locals. Step forward this small-group walking tour of the Sowcarpet Market: where a multitude of stalls serve the staples that keep Chennaites sustained. Let a guide navigate the market so you don’t get lost, taste popular foods at tried-and-trusted stands, and get the full lowdown on local delicacies that you wouldn’t hear on your own.
Discover Chennai’s street foods on a Sowcarpet Market food walking tour
Find and hear about dishes with a guide for insight, tips, and navigation
Taste snacks such as savory chaats, and hear food trivia you’d miss alone
All-you-can-eat street food tour, limited to 10 for personalized feel
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up you from Joonus Sait & Sons Shop entrance..
Itinerary
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1Sowcarpet
Dive into the vibrant culinary heart of Chennai with a guided street food tasting tour through Sowcarpet. Known as the city’s most famous food district, Sowcarpet is a bustling melting pot where North Indian trade traditions meet iconic South Indian flavors. Accompanied by an expert local food guide, navigate narrow, energetic alleys overflowing with spices and market stalls to sample handpicked delicacies off the beaten tourist path. From Chennai-exclusive inventions to decades-old sweet shops, discover how the locals eat while learning the stories and cultural history behind every dish.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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