🏨 Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple Activity

Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple

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From $66.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

All taxes

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Professional English Speaking guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
ADULT: Age: 5 - 99

Additional Info

Dress code is smart casual
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Dress code is smart casual
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

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.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Marina Beach

During the sightseeing tour, you will drive past the Madras High Court, Marina Beach, and Flower Market.

• Admission Ticket Free

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