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Marvel at Chennai's rich culture and history in this 8-hours Chennai sightseeing tour and visit its iconic landmarks and experience cities art and architecture at heritage sites. Visit attractions like the Fort Saint George, Burma Bazaar, Government museum and many more during this tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick-up address. Please enter the full pick up address at the checkout page. Airport Pickup can be done at an extra cost of Rs 500/- (Pay directly to the driver) The driver and cab details will be shared with you 2-4 hours prior to the tour start time
Itinerary
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1Fort St. George
Fort St George is the 17th-century fort built by British in the city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. The building now houses Tamil Nadu state legislative assembly. It is still a good place to visit in Chennai sightseeing places.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Burma Bazaar
Burma Bazaar is actually sort of grey market run by Burmese (Myanmar) refugees living in Chennai. A good place to buy cheap imported perfumes, electronics, and software.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The second oldest museum in India, the Government Museum or Madras Museum showcases human history and culture. Interestingly this museum has the largest collection of Roman artefacts outside of Europe.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Valluvar Kottam Monument
Valluvar Kottam is the most recognizable monument in Chennai and dedicated to the classical Tamil poet, Thiruvalluvar. The monument stands in the middle of a local Chennai lake and has become a prominent landmark of the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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San Thome Basilica is a 16th-century beautiful cathedral built by Portuguese and later restored by the British. Interestingly this church is only one of the three churches in the world to have been built over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a 7th century Lord Shiva temple with a huge gopuram built in typical Dravidian architectural style in Mylapore area of Chennai. This is Chennai's most famous temple one of the top places to visit in Chennai, to experience the cultural history of Chennai and South India in general.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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The Madras Light House situated on famous Marina Beach in Chennai stands facing the Bay of Bengal. The lighthouse is open to the public.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Marina Beach
Marina Beach is the most popular beach and a top tourist attraction in Chennai city. It is a natural beach famed to be the second-longest natural beach in the world. Swimming at the Marina Beach is prohibited because of strong undercurrents but fishing and sailing activities are possible.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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