minakshi temple

Heritage Walking Tour of Madurai with Private Transfer

Small Group
Digital
150 minutes
English

Madurai is the oldest city in South India and a place of great historical importance. Madurai has been a flourishing market town since the 2nd century BC, the center of power for many dynasties and a seat of divinity. During your tour you’ll visit the Meenakshi Amman temple dedicated to goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, one of the most famous sights in Madurai.. The temple is said to be 1500 years old. It is located in the center of the city, and the streets of the old city were laid around it. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.

Highlights • Walking tour • Auto rickshaw ride • legends and stories of Madurai • Flower, vegetable and fruit markets

Options

1-8 Travelers

Price based on Per Person Basis
Pickup included

From£99.14Per Person

What's included in Heritage Walking Tour of Madurai with Private Transfer

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

Located on the banks of the river Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Fondly known as the Athens of the South, Madurai is a city with a glorious past. The modern city was established by the Pandya rulers and expanded during the Nayak rule. The city is rich in culture and heritage. You will be escorted from your hotel to Meenakshi Temple in your air-conditioned vehicle to begin your heritage walk. Starting with the East Tower of the temple, you will explore many storeyed “gopurams” – ornate statue-adorned towers, that are a typical feature of the temples in the state.

Inclusions

  • Walking tour with auto rickshaw ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Meeting / End Points

  • We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

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Ticket Redemption

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• Dress code is smart casual • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Please note: This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Operator

SITA World Tours