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Exploring Georgetown: A Heritage Walking Tour of Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$39
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Georgetown features a vibrant market scene with specialized bazaars and winding streets. Originally known as ‘Black Town’, this area has a rich history dating back to the late 1600s.
- 🛍️ The neighborhood includes warehouses, covered wholesale markets, street stalls, and retail shops.
- 🏛️ Black Town was established after the founding of Fort St. George, with local people trading with the fort.
- 🏗️ In the 1700s, part of Black Town was flattened to create an open area outside Fort St. George, leading to the creation of New Black Town.
- 📜 The grand building of Madras High Court was constructed in the mid-1800s on the old Black Town site.
- 👑 Georgetown was renamed in 1910 during King George's visit to India, and it remains a bustling market today.
- 🍉 Visitors can find a variety of goods for sale, including bangles, fabrics, fruits, vegetables, spices, stationery, and jewellery.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
private walk
no pickup
no pickup
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
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- All Fees and Taxes
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
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From being the Black Town to becoming a bustling wholesale market, George Town in Chennai has seen it all. A market place where practically anything that can be legally sold can be bought for the right price. The walking tour takes you into the heart of the vegetable and flower market, with fascinating stories that provide a context to the colourful sights. A visit to the heart of George Town is an experience you will not forget. Crowded markets, narrow lanes, fascinating history, and mesmerizing images are welcoming you to experience the colorful and rich culture.
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Madras High CourtThe High Court of Chennai, originally established in 1862 by a decree from Queen Victoria, stands as one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Known for its grandeur and Indo-Saracenic architecture, the High Court has been at the heart of Tamil Nadu’s legal system for over a century. However, its story is not confined to its role in law and justice. One of the most dramatic chapters in its history occurred during World War I, when, in 1914, the building was targeted by German submarines in an attempt to disrupt British control over its colonial territories.
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Armenian ChurchThis Chennai walk takes us through the historic street where Armenian refugees established trade in silk, spices, and gems over 300 years ago. Explore the distinctive Armenian Church for an immersive experience of this rich history.
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This iconic Art Deco building is steeped in history and once served as the headquarters of Parry's company, founded by Thomas Parry, a Welshman and one of Chennai’s first free merchants. The building is named after John Dare, Parry's business partner, reflecting their significant role in shaping the city's commercial legacy. Today, it stands as a testament to their entrepreneurial spirit and the architectural grandeur of a bygone era.
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Exploring Georgetown: A Heritage Walking Tour of Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$39
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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