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Private Heritage Tour Of Chennai (Madras)

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From $71.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 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 half day tour discover the architectural heritage of Chennai. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, the city once served as a trading outpost for the East India Company. Drive past some of the heritage buildings of Chennai and discover the colonial past of the city. You will be able to see prime examples of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, which flourished in the 19th century as British architects combined Gothic styles with India's Indo-Islamic architecture.

Highlights
• Indo-Saracenic architectural style
• Photo stop at buildings with Gothic, Islamic, and Hindu characteristics
• Learn about Chennai's history and culture through the lens of its buildings
• Visit to the Government Museum, second oldest museum of India

What's Included

02 bottles mineral water per person

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Government Museum & Fort St. George remain closed on Fridays and National Holidays.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Regular temperature checks for staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Government Museum & Fort St. George remain closed on Fridays and National Holidays.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Regular temperature checks for staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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

Madras High Court

You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai for the four-hour drive around the city to discover some of the finest examples of its architectural heritage that date back to the times when it served as a trading port for the British.

A number of the Heritage buildings served as administrative offices for the British. The unique Indo-Saracenic architectural style is distinctly visible in the sites lined up on this itinerary. You will drive past and photo stop at important buildings such as the Madras High Court, State Bank of India, General Post Office, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Southern Railway Headquarters, and the Ripon Building.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Then continue to landmarks like Victoria Public Hall, Senate House, Victoria Hostel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Art Gallery

and the National Art Gallery.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Government Museum

Before finishing your tour you may visit the Government Museum, which is the second oldest museum of India. The museum has a rich archaeological and numismatic collection and the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe.

At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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