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Chennai City Highlights – Government Museum & Temple Discovery
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$144
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Overview
This half-day private sightseeing tour in Chennai showcases the city's historical and architectural gems. From Fort St. George to the stunning Kapaleeshwarar Temple, immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city.
- 🏰 Visit Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India, established in 1639, which catalyzed the growth of Madras.
- 🏛️ Explore the Government Museum, India's second oldest museum, featuring a remarkable collection of Roman antiquities and archaeological treasures.
- 🕌 Admire the Dravidian architecture of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and built in the 7th century.
- 🖼️ Discover the Fort Museum within Fort St. George, showcasing a diverse collection of antiquities, including the Portrait Gallery and the Indo-French Gallery.
- ⛪ Explore St. Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Asia, known for its intricate wooden furnishings and rich history dating back to 1678.
- 🚐 Enjoy transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable sightseeing experience.
- 🗣️ Benefit from the insights of a local English-speaking guide who will enhance your understanding of each site.
- 🔄 Hotel pickup and drop-off included for added convenience.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this cultural journey.
- 🍽️ Food and drinks are available, but not included in the tour cost.
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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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Chennai City Highlights – Government Museum & Temple Discovery
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$144
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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