Chennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour
Explore the highlights of Chennai on a full-day private tour of the city. See the St. George Museum, St. Mary Church, San Thome Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Government Museum, and the Sri Ramakrishna Math, and get photo stops of architectural gems like the Central Railway Station, Parry's Corner, and the High Court.
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1 Traveler
Package Includes: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off + Private air-conditioned vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Bottled water
Pickup included
What's included in Chennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fort St. George
After morning pickup from the cruise port in Chennai, travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle to your first destination, St. George Fort Museum and St. Mary’s Church. St. George Fort was the first English fortress in India, built in 1640 on the Bay of Bengal. Tour the complex, which contains important buildings such as St. Mary's Church and a museum with British-era artifacts.
San Thome Church
A Roman Catholic Cathedral originally built by 16th-century Portuguese explorers to mark the tomb of St. Thomas, then rebuilt by the British in neo-Gothic style in 1896, and is said to mark the final resting place of St Thomas the Apostle. Behind the cathedral is the tomb of St Thomas.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful temples in Chennai built in the 7th century. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva (The supreme god). The temple is an emblem of Dravidian style of architecture with a rainbow-coloured gopuram (tower), pillared mandapas (pavilions) and a huge tank. Later take a break to purchase lunch at a local restaurant.
Inclusions
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional local private tour guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, 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
- Dress code when visiting temples - Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Travelers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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Pick-up from Chennai Cruise Port
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• Dress code when visiting temples - Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port • Travelers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
