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Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$152
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Overview
Chennai's vibrant history and stunning architecture come alive on this private sightseeing tour, where you'll uncover the city's most iconic landmarks. From the historic Fort St. George to the breathtaking Kapaleeshwar Temple, each stop offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of this remarkable city.
- 🏷️ Private Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a dedicated guide to share fascinating insights and stories throughout your journey.
- 🚐 Convenient Pickup: Benefit from seamless hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free start and end to your adventure.
- 🏰 Visit Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India, and explore its complex, which now houses the state’s legislative assembly.
- ⛪ Discover the architectural beauty of St. Mary's Church and Wellesley House, both located within the historic fort.
- 🏛️ Immerse yourself in the rich collections at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, showcasing ancient artifacts and historical treasures.
- 🕌 Marvel at the Kapaleeshwar Temple, a stunning example of Dravidian architecture, featuring a colorful 120-foot gopuram and intricate sculptures.
- 🌊 Drive past the scenic Marina Beach and the bustling Flower Market, capturing the essence of Chennai's vibrant street life.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout your tour.
- 🗣️ Engage with a professional English-speaking guide, ensuring you gain a deep understanding of Chennai's history and culture.
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Oct 2019 TO Sept 2020
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- All taxes
- Professional English Speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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Fort St. GeorgeYour tour starts with a pick up from the hotel. Afterwards, you will be driven through the city to explore some of its most famous attractions. As part of the sightseeing tour, you will visit Fort St George – the first English fortress in India, founded in 1644. Get some unique insights and stories about the fortress from your guide. Explore the fort complex that currently serves as the state’s legislative assembly.
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St Mary's ChurchThe fort is a prominent example of military architecture style. You'll visit popular landmarks inside the fort, including St. Mary's Church and Wellesley House. Also, head to the Government Museum and Art Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in India, which houses various ancient bronze artifacts and other valuable historical objects.
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Kapaleeshwarar TempleYou will also visit the Kapaleeshwar Temple - built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th century CE and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple showcases the typical Dravidian style of architecture, 120 feet colorful gopuram (gateway tower) with stucco figures adorning it and pillared mandapas (pavilions). The current temple is believed to have been rebuilt using the remains of the original by the Vijayanagar Kingdom in the 16th century after the Portuguese destroyed the original by the seashore in 1566, where now stands the present-day San Thome church. Legend has it that, Parvati - consort of Lord Shiva offered her devotion to Shiva here in the form of a peacock, and in Tamil peacock is called as ‘mayil’, and hence, the name developed to Mylapore (town of peacocks), the place where the temple sits now.
- During the sightseeing tour, you will drive past the Madras High Court, Marina Beach, and Flower Market. (pass by)
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Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$152
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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