Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
On this private sightseeing tour, get ready to explore the famous landmarks of the city of Chennai including the Fort St George, Government Museum. Also, visit the famous Kapaleeshwar Temple and wander soak in the stunning beauty of the Lord Shiva Temple as you gain insight into the history of the entire city from your knowledgeable guide.
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Oct 2019 TO Sept 2020
Pickup included
What's included in Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fort St. George
Your tour starts with a pick up from the hotel. Afterwards, you will be driven through the city to explore some of its most famous attractions. As part of the sightseeing tour, you will visit Fort St George – the first English fortress in India, founded in 1644. Get some unique insights and stories about the fortress from your guide. Explore the fort complex that currently serves as the state’s legislative assembly.
St Mary's Church
The fort is a prominent example of military architecture style. You'll visit popular landmarks inside the fort, including St. Mary's Church and Wellesley House. Also, head to the Government Museum and Art Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in India, which houses various ancient bronze artifacts and other valuable historical objects.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
You will also visit the Kapaleeshwar Temple - built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th century CE and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple showcases the typical Dravidian style of architecture, 120 feet colorful gopuram (gateway tower) with stucco figures adorning it and pillared mandapas (pavilions). The current temple is believed to have been rebuilt using the remains of the original by the Vijayanagar Kingdom in the 16th century after the Portuguese destroyed the original by the seashore in 1566, where now stands the present-day San Thome church. Legend has it that, Parvati - consort of Lord Shiva offered her devotion to Shiva here in the form of a peacock, and in Tamil peacock is called as ‘mayil’, and hence, the name developed to Mylapore (town of peacocks), the place where the temple sits now.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Professional English Speaking guide
- All taxes
- Gratuities
- Dress code is smart casual
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick up from your location in Chennai. Please provide your hotel name, location, and phone number.
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• Dress code is smart casual
