Chennai City Sightseeing Tour – 8 Hours

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What sets this tour apart is its thoughtful balance of history, culture, and everyday life, all experienced at a relaxed pace over a full 8 hours. Rather than rushing through attractions, the itinerary is carefully planned to allow meaningful time at Chennai’s most important landmarks, temples, churches, museums, and the scenic Marina coastline. Travel is by private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort, privacy, and flexibility throughout the day.
The tour is led by a knowledgeable local driver or guide who shares insights into Chennai’s traditions, architecture, and colonial past, helping visitors understand the city beyond just sightseeing. Guest's interests, timing constraints, or traffic conditions, making it especially convenient for cruise passengers and first-time visitors. With hotel or port pickup and drop-off included, seamless logistics, and a mix of iconic highlights and city drive-throughs, this tour offers a smooth, immersive, and stress-free introduction to Chennai.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Local Guide
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Entrance Fee for foriegn nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum. This is INR 350

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from the hotels listed. You can choose to pick you up from the hotel in Chennai where you have booke your stay.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sri Kapaleeswarar Nagar

    Ancient Shiva temple with colorful gopuram, sacred rituals, vibrant streets, and rich Dravidian architecture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    San Thome Church

    Historic neo-Gothic church built over St. Thomas’s tomb, featuring serene interiors and coastal heritage.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Fort St. George

    Historic British fort with museum, St. Mary’s Church, and colonial-era artifacts in Chennai. ( Subject to opening hours )

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Government Museum

    Renowned museum showcasing ancient bronzes, archaeology, art, and South Indian heritage collections. ( Closed on Fridays )

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Marina Beach

    One of the world’s longest urban beaches, ideal for seaside walks, views, and local life.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Drive past lively local markets and city highlights, capturing Chennai’s daily life and vibrant streets.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking:, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Supplied by Excel India Tours

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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