Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast

4.7
(6 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a 3 hour guided tour through the cultural centre of Chennai, Mylapore. This heritage walking tour takes you back to Roman Times and to the Portuguese and English occupation. You can enjoy breakfast at a traditional Indian restaurant. Tour is limited to a maximum of 10 travelers.

What's Included

Professional guide
Breakfast & coffee
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

Meet our guide outside the Saravana Bhavan restaurant near Kapaaleswar temple

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We start the walk at 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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After whetting our spiritual appetite, it is time to cater to the stomach! We have breakfast in a traditional restaurant which in itself is an integral part of the Mylapore experience.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Next destination in this Chennai walk is 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 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Our Chennai walk takes us to the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. Built in neo gothic style it was built by the Portuguese explorers in the 16th century.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    The last leg of this Chennai walk takes us to the Light House of Chennai. The view from the top is magnificent and makes for a perfect ending to this walking tour of Chennai.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.7 Based on 6 6 reviews
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