Full Day Tour of Chennai With Marina Beach
the highlights of Chennai on a private full-day tour with your own personal guide. Take in landmarks such as Fort St. George, the Government Museum, and Kapaleeshwarar Temple; then wind down at the Art Gallery of Chennai and Marina Beach. Learn about the history of the city and the British influence in Chennai along the way.
Day by day
- Day 1The day
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai by 9:30 am and proceed for this exciting Chennai city tour with your local tour guide. First, you will explore St. George Fort, located on the banks of the Bay of Bengal. Historically know as a white town, It was built by the British East India Company in 1640 AD. The fort is believed to be the first establishment of the British in India. It is a military architecture marvel, and now the fort is serving as the administrative headquarters of the legislative assembly of the state of Tamil Nadu. The most popular structures inside the fort include the Museum, Wellesley House and Clive House. You will visit The Fort Museum, which contains a large selection of arms and armaments, and exhibits a wide range of artifacts dating back to the British period. Next, you will visit the Kapaleeshwar Temple, built around the 7th century CE. It is a fine example of Dravidian architecture and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, called Kapaleeshwar. The statue of his wife, Parvati, is also situated in the temple and known as Karpagamabl.
Payment and cancellation
Pay a 25% deposit to reserve, and the balance before departure. Cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the start date.
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