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Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transport and Tickets

By Chuttibaaz
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$89 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple and sip traditional filter coffee
  • Explore the busy Pattinapakkam Fish Market
  • Discover history at Fort St. George and the Government Museum
  • Enjoy a drive along Marina Beach
  • Visit Santhome Cathedral and St. George’s Cathedral

Activity location

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Check availability

ChuttiS01 -01 / Car + Driver
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Includes a private car with a professional driver.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$89.29 x 1 AdultNZ$89.29
Total
Price is NZ$89.29
Until Wed, 1 Apr
ChuttiS01 - 02 / Car+ Driver+ Guide
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Private car with a professional driver and the services of a guide.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$175.80 x 1 AdultNZ$175.80
Total
Price is NZ$175.80
Until Wed, 1 Apr
ChuttiS01 - 03 / Car+Driver+Guide+Entrance
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Includes a private vehicle with driver, professional guide, and monument entrance fees.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$205.39 x 1 AdultNZ$205.39
Total
Price is NZ$205.39
Until Wed, 1 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking tour guide included when selecting Option ChuttiS01-02.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary bottled water during the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets to all monuments and attractions included when selecting Option ChuttiS01-03.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Intoxication, Nudity, Ripped clothing, Short skirts, Shorts, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors, Unaccompanied minors, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

Detailed Itinerary

  1. Kapaleeshwarar Temple – Mylapore

Begin your day at the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Admire the colourful Dravidian-style gopuram (temple tower) and observe daily rituals.

After the visit, enjoy a short walking tour through the traditional Agraharam residential streets of Mylapore to experience local life.

Important Information:

Entry to inner sanctum areas may be restricted for non-Hindus.

Modest dress required (shoulders & knees covered).

Temple rituals may limit photography in certain areas.

  1. Pattinapakkam Fish Market (Morning Visit Only)

Visit a local working fish market to understand Chennai’s coastal lifestyle. Experience authentic daily trade activity.

Important Information:

Best visited in the morning (activity reduces later in the day).

Strong smells and busy environment expected.

This is a local market, not a tourist attraction.

  1. Fort St. George

Visit Fort St. George, the first British fortress in India (established 1644). Explore the museum section displaying colonial artefacts.

Closed: Fridays and certain government holidays.
If closed, an alternative heritage site will be visited.

  1. Government Museum (Subject to Availability)

Visit selected galleries of the Government Museum, including archaeological and art collections.

Closed: Fridays and public holidays.
If closed, time will be adjusted or another site included.

  1. Marina Beach (Panoramic Drive)

Enjoy a scenic drive along Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world.

Optional short stop for photos.

Note:
Horse rides and beach activities are not included in the tour price.

  1. Santhome Cathedral Basilica

Visit the Basilica built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle. Explore its neo-Gothic architecture and historical significance.

  1. St. George’s Cathedral

Conclude the tour at St. George’s Cathedral, an important colonial-era Anglican church.

Important Information Before Booking:
Monument closures (especially Fridays) may require itinerary adjustments.

Temple entry rules are controlled by local authorities.

Traffic in Chennai can affect timing and duration at each stop.

The fish market visit is dependant on morning timing.

This tour includes walking sections; comfortable footwear recommended.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India