🏨 Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple Activity

Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple

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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

See Chennai’s historical and architectural gems on this half-day private sightseeing tour. Visit Fort St George, the first English fortress in India, and browse interesting art collections and exhibits at the Government Museum, which houses the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside of Europe. Learn about the Dravidian architecture of Kapaleeshwar Temple, built in the 7th century, and enjoy scenic views of Chennai on a drive along Marina Beach.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local English-speaking guide

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Wheelchair accessible

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Fort St. George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai. The form of Shiva's consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal is from Tamil. The temple was built around the 7th century CE and is an example of Dravidian architecture.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Government Museum

The Government Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata and is the tenth oldest Museum in the World. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fort Museum

Featuring an impressive architecture, the main highlight of Fort St. George is its museum. Named as Fort Museum, it boasts a varied collection of antiquities that are well-presented in different galleries. You can visit the Portrait Gallery to see portraits and oil paintings of the Madras Governors such as Queen Victoria, King George III, Sir Arthur Havelock, and Robert Clive. Or you can explore the Indo-French Gallery to discover exhibits like clocks, stamps, furniture, lampshades, and centuries-old British coins.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St Mary's Church

Another interesting monument within the boundaries of Fort St. George is St. Mary’s Church. Considered as the oldest Anglican church in Asia, the St. Mary’s Church features intricate wooden furnishings along with glass windows and teak plaques that still shine. Dating its history back to the year 1678, this building has stood with time and is worth visiting for everyone.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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