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Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$132.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
See Chennai’s historical and architectural gems on this half-day private sightseeing tour. Visit Fort St George, the first English fortress in India, and browse interesting art collections and exhibits at the Government Museum, which houses the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside of Europe. Learn about the Dravidian architecture of Kapaleeshwar Temple, built in the 7th century, and enjoy scenic views of Chennai on a drive along Marina Beach.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pickup from Chennai Hotels
Pickup from Hotel: Chennai Sightseeing Half Day from your Chennai hotel
Pickup from Hotel: Chennai Sightseeing Half Day from your Chennai hotel
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local English-speaking guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Chennai (Madras)
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Return details
Chennai (Madras)
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Fort St. GeorgeFort St. George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land.
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Kapaleeshwarar TempleKapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai. The form of Shiva's consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal is from Tamil. The temple was built around the 7th century CE and is an example of Dravidian architecture.
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Government MuseumThe Government Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata and is the tenth oldest Museum in the World. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.
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Fort MuseumFeaturing an impressive architecture, the main highlight of Fort St. George is its museum. Named as Fort Museum, it boasts a varied collection of antiquities that are well-presented in different galleries. You can visit the Portrait Gallery to see portraits and oil paintings of the Madras Governors such as Queen Victoria, King George III, Sir Arthur Havelock, and Robert Clive. Or you can explore the Indo-French Gallery to discover exhibits like clocks, stamps, furniture, lampshades, and centuries-old British coins.
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St Mary's ChurchAnother interesting monument within the boundaries of Fort St. George is St. Mary’s Church. Considered as the oldest Anglican church in Asia, the St. Mary’s Church features intricate wooden furnishings along with glass windows and teak plaques that still shine. Dating its history back to the year 1678, this building has stood with time and is worth visiting for everyone.
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Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$132.00
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
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