Chennai city tour by English guide & multi language audio support
Chennai city tour is a cultural immersion in the company of an English speaking guide and an experience of a lifetime. An audio guide is available on request in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and other languages. The tour is hosted by a company that is approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators.
Visit the ancient town of Mylapore which used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for gold. Experience mesmerizing rituals in the 7th century temples of Kapaleeswar. Learn the science behind the rituals and role of temple in modern Indian society.
We also visit San Thome Basilica to see the relics of St Thomas who came here 2000 years ago.
The other experience includes Ramakrishna Math the monastic organization and Fort Saint George which provides a vivid history of how the East India Company came as traders and became the rulers of India.
Options
Full day private tour + lunch
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch: South Indian meals
Car: Pick up from hotel in private car
Pickup included
What's included in Chennai city tour by English guide & multi language audio support
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
We head towards Mylapore an ancient residential neighborhood of Chennai whose history goes back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold! We visit 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. Our cultural evangelist will demystify the happenings in the temple!
Sri Ramakrishna Math
We visit 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.
This is a temple dedicated to Sai Baba, the great mystic who united Hindus and Muslims and preached about universal love and brotherhood. The temple is built with white marble and has a lamp which has been lit for more than a 100 years
Inclusions
- Multi language audio support with new ear phones
- Lunch
- Private car with hotel pick up and drop
- Full time english speaking Guide
- Beverages
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
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Ticket Redemption
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements