Full day Chennai city tour with major landmarks

• A local guide who speaks English, if the option is chosen. • Admission fees to monuments, if the option is chosen. • A private air-conditioned car or van for transportation to and from your hotel. • Lunch, if the option is chosen. • Applicable government taxes. • Bottled water provided in the vehicle.

• Charges for photography at monuments. • Tips and any optional activities. • Any items not listed in the inclusions.

• Infants and young children are permitted in a pram or stroller • Nearby public transport options are accessible • Infant seats designed for safety are provided • All levels of physical fitness are accommodated

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the planned departure time.

Kindly provide the name and address of your hotel during the booking process or at least three days before the scheduled trip. The guide and driver will greet you in the hotel lobby at the designated time. You will receive contact information one day before the tour.

• 9:00am - Depart from your hotel in Chennai Meet your driver and guide at the hotel lobby to commence your Chennai city tour. You will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. • 9:30am - Visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple This ancient and notable temple is situated in the Mylapore area of Chennai. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and showcases impressive Dravidian-style architecture, featuring a tall gopuram (entrance tower) and a tank. • 10:30am - Proceed to Fort St. George (Closed on Fridays) Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India, was established in 1644 by the British East India Company. The fort currently accommodates the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and a museum. Visit the museum to view artifacts and exhibits that detail the history of Chennai and the British colonial period. • 12:00pm - Visit the Government Museum (Closed on Fridays) The Government Museum is an extensive establishment that contains a significant assembly of artifacts and artworks from across Tamil Nadu. It features various galleries focused on topics such as archaeology, numismatics, anthropology, art, and history. • 1:00pm - Lunch break Enjoy a break for lunch at a local restaurant offering authentic Chennai cuisine. You can sample popular dishes like dosa, idli, vada, sambar, and chutney. • 2:00pm - Visit Marina Beach Marina Beach is among the longest urban beaches globally and a favored gathering place for both locals and tourists. You may stroll along the beach, indulge in some street food, or simply relax and enjoy the sea breeze. • 3:30pm - Explore San Thome Basilica San Thome Basilica is a stunning church constructed over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle, believed to have arrived in India in the 1st century AD. The church features Gothic-style architecture and stained-glass windows. • 4:30pm - Visit Vivekananda House Vivekananda House serves as a museum honoring Swami Vivekananda, a respected spiritual leader and philosopher who significantly influenced the Indian independence movement. The museum contains numerous exhibits and displays highlighting his life and teachings. • 5:30pm - Drive past the historic Madras High Court and Victorian Ripon Building On the journey back to your hotel, you will pass some of Chennai's iconic structures, including the Madras High Court building and the colonial Ripon Building, built in the Victorian style. • 6:00pm - Return to your hotel in Chennai The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Chennai.