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Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Marina beach walk is an immersive walking tour in Chennai, led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the cultural heritage of Chennai.
It is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of Indian Tour Operators Association.
Marina Beach is where the pulse of Chennai can be gauged. Soak in the atmosphere and meet the city's people in this walking tour in Chennai. While the statues tell the history of the city, the beach itself is where common people gather to voice their opinion on issues to those in power. This guided walking tour in Chennai is a cultural immersion!
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.
It is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of Indian Tour Operators Association.
Marina Beach is where the pulse of Chennai can be gauged. Soak in the atmosphere and meet the city's people in this walking tour in Chennai. While the statues tell the history of the city, the beach itself is where common people gather to voice their opinion on issues to those in power. This guided walking tour in Chennai is a cultural immersion!
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Group walk without pick up
Group walk: The tour will proceed even if only 1 guest books.
Group walk: The tour will proceed even if only 1 guest books.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you outside the Light House in the Marina Beach.
Return details
The walk ends at the Parthasarathy temple.
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Marina beach walk commences at the Lighthouse in Marina, which is a unique one with an elevator to go up the 10 floors. It provides spectacular views of the world's second longest beach. Next in this walking tour in Chennai we will visit the quaint museum inside the Lighthouse which has a fascinating collection of Light House and other maritime equipment from around the world. (Lighthouse is closed on Mondays. On Mondays we will skip this).
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We will walk past many statues of prominent citizens of Chennai from the past and present and talk about hoe they shaped the city's history and ethos.
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Marina BeachThe best part of this walking tour in Chennai follows! Walk on the beach, soak in the festive atmosphere and listen to the story of Chennai through its statues. There are many statues here each of which tells a part of the story of Chennai. Learn about characters from ancient Tamil epics, freedom fighters as well as poets who revolutionized the thinking of the society. Marina Beach walk is a true cultural immersive experience.
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Arulmigu Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy TempleMarina beach walk ends after we take a guided walk inside the Parthasarathy Temple and its surroundings. Our cultural evangelist will interpret the colorful rituals which are being performed in the temple and explain the role of God in modern Chennai society. This walking tour in Chennai will leave you with an understanding of how God remains as relevant today in everyday life in this region as in the past!
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Vivekananda HouseWe will learn about how Swamy VIvekananda made the Western world aware of Indian Philisophy. He travelled extensively and made the famous speech at World Parliament of Religions in 1893.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!