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British Buildings & the Story of Chennai walking tour with guide
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$110.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Story of Chennai through British Buildings is an immersive walking tour in Chennai. This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will explain the history of these buildings as well as the fate of their masters.
Chennai was an important power centre during the British rule in India. Listen to the Chennai story through the buildings built in that period.
Over the 3 hours appreciate the harmony in blending of Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic and Byzantine styles of architecture.
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.
Chennai was an important power centre during the British rule in India. Listen to the Chennai story through the buildings built in that period.
Over the 3 hours appreciate the harmony in blending of Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic and Byzantine styles of architecture.
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:
Walk with pick and drop
Car
Pickup included
Car
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
Meeting point
Meet out guide outside ticket counter near platform 4.
Return details
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Chennai Central Railway StationThe Railways is a British Legacy left behind after the fall of imperialism. Today the Indian Railways binds this vast country together. The Central Railway Station was built in 1873 in Gothic Revival style by British architect George Harding handles more than 350000 passengers every day.
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Built in the year 1913, the Ripon Building is the official seat of the Chennai Corporation and is painted white as a representation of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is named after Lord Ripon, a Governor-General of British India. Our Cultural Evangelist will explain how Ripon introduced local self Government in India. Today this building is the office of Mayor of Chennai and features a charming Westminster Chiming Clock.
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The Southern Railway headquarters was one of the earliest buildings in India to be built with reinforced concrete. Learn about how the British introduced Railways to hasten troop movement and helped keep the Colony under the control of the British Empire. After independence this symbol of colonialism became a unifying agent of Modern India with various provinces spread far away from each other.
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Victory War MemorialThe Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid’s bow, is a memorial constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I
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St Mary's ChurchWe will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India.
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Napier BridgeNapier Bridge was built in 1869 across the Coovum river and is named after the British governor of Fort St George. Before arriving iin India, Napier commanded the 50th Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War in Iberia against Napoleon Bonaparte. He helped annex the SIndh province in North West India which was resisting the British Empire.
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University of MadrasThe Senate House is the administrative center of the University of Madras. We part ways after appreciating this Indo Saracenic beauty.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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British Buildings & the Story of Chennai walking tour with guide
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$110.00
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
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!