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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

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Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

This Chennai walk is led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement.

Trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East Indian Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the trading hub of Chennai in this walking tour in Chennai.

Experience cultural diversity in this walking tour in Chennai at ancient temples predating the British Era and an iconic Church of Armenian traders.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Snacks

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

The Chennai walk takes us past Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road also called China Bazaar road, which has a market famous for utensils, cosmetics and clothes. As we walk past this ancient bazaar, we will talk about the evolution of a small trading post into a megapolis in just over 2 centuries.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sowcarpet

Experience a riot of colours and jazz in the Saree market. In this walking tour in Chennai we will also take time for savouring snacks in this famous food street.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Armenian Church

This Chennai walk takes us past the street where Armenian refugees set up trade for silk, spices & gems 300 years ago. Visit the unique Armenian Church for an immersive experience.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Madras High Court

Set up in 1862 by a decree from Queen Victoria, the High court serves the state of Tamil Nadu today. We will narrate the events in 1914 during the Word War I, that led to an attack on this building by German submarines. This is one of the highlights of this walking tour in Chennai.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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