Chennai city tour in private car with guide & lunch for a cultural immersion
Overview
Chennai city tour is a cultural immersion in the company of a cultural evangelist and an experience of a lifetime.
Visit the ancient town of Mylapore which used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for gold. Experience mesmerizing rituals in the 7th century temples of Kapaleeswar. Learn the science behind the rituals and role of temple in modern Indian society.
We also visit San Thome Basilica to see the relics of St Thomas who came here 2000 years ago.
The other experience includes Ramakrishna Math the monastic organization and Fort Saint George which provides a vivid history of how the East India Company came as traders and became the rulers of India.
Visit the ancient town of Mylapore which used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for gold. Experience mesmerizing rituals in the 7th century temples of Kapaleeswar. Learn the science behind the rituals and role of temple in modern Indian society.
We also visit San Thome Basilica to see the relics of St Thomas who came here 2000 years ago.
The other experience includes Ramakrishna Math the monastic organization and Fort Saint George which provides a vivid history of how the East India Company came as traders and became the rulers of India.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Full time english speaking Guide
- Private car
- Hotel pick up and drop
- Entry/Admission - Fort St. George
- Entry/Admission - Sri Ramakrishna Math
- Entry/Admission - Santhome Cathedral Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Vivekananda House
- Entry/Admission - Marina Beach
- Entry/Admission - Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Entry/Admission - Sai Baba Temple Mylapore
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
We head towards Mylapore an ancient residential neighborhood of Chennai whose history goes back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold!
We visit the magnificent Kapaleeshwar temple. Built in the 7th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in Dravidian style architecture it has a towering “Gopuram”. Guests can expect a mesmerizing experience of rituals and serenity inside the temple. Our cultural evangelist will demystify the happenings in the temple!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sri Ramakrishna Math, 31 RK Mutt Rd, Chennai (Madras) India
We visit a unique monastic organization called Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th century saint. Guests will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sai Baba Temple Mylapore, 27M7+4VF, Venkatesa Agraharam Rd, Kabali Nagar, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, India
This is a temple dedicated to Sai Baba, the great mystic who united Hindus and Muslims and preached about universal love and brotherhood. The temple is built with white marble and has a lamp which has been lit for more than a 100 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santhome Cathedral Basilica, 38, Santhome High Rd, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
We visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. We can see relics of St Thomas here. It is one of only three churches in the world that has been constructed on the tomb of an apostle. The other two are St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India
Fort St George is the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. We will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India. Our cultural evangelist will take you to a quaint museum rich with relics of the colonial times and retell the story of how the East Indian company morphed from a trading company into the ruler of India!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vivekananda House, Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
We will explore the memorial for Swami Vivekananda who was a great philosopher. His speeches at the World’s Parliament of Religions held in September 1893 made him famous as an orator by divine right and as a messenger of Indian wisdom to the western world.
On Mondays it is closed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Get to know why a Bull Fight is close to the heart of Chennaites at Jalikattu memorial. Climb an old Light House for an incredible perspective of Chennai! Note the light house is closed in Mondays.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
We head towards Mylapore an ancient residential neighborhood of Chennai whose history goes back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold!
We visit the magnificent Kapaleeshwar temple. Built in the 7th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in Dravidian style architecture it has a towering “Gopuram”. Guests can expect a mesmerizing experience of rituals and serenity inside the temple. Our cultural evangelist will demystify the happenings in the temple!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sri Ramakrishna Math, 31 RK Mutt Rd, Chennai (Madras) India
We visit a unique monastic organization called Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th century saint. Guests will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sai Baba Temple Mylapore, 27M7+4VF, Venkatesa Agraharam Rd, Kabali Nagar, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, India
This is a temple dedicated to Sai Baba, the great mystic who united Hindus and Muslims and preached about universal love and brotherhood. The temple is built with white marble and has a lamp which has been lit for more than a 100 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santhome Cathedral Basilica, 38, Santhome High Rd, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
We visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. We can see relics of St Thomas here. It is one of only three churches in the world that has been constructed on the tomb of an apostle. The other two are St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India
Fort St George is the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. We will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India. Our cultural evangelist will take you to a quaint museum rich with relics of the colonial times and retell the story of how the East Indian company morphed from a trading company into the ruler of India!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vivekananda House, Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
We will explore the memorial for Swami Vivekananda who was a great philosopher. His speeches at the World’s Parliament of Religions held in September 1893 made him famous as an orator by divine right and as a messenger of Indian wisdom to the western world.
On Mondays it is closed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Get to know why a Bull Fight is close to the heart of Chennaites at Jalikattu memorial. Climb an old Light House for an incredible perspective of Chennai! Note the light house is closed in Mondays.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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April 2022
This is a must for a historical/cultural experience. Kannan wove a rich tapestry of the city’s history in a meaningful and interesting way. The tour was exceptional and the guide went out of his way for us. He took pictures, made sure we were hydrated, sanitized and asked about food preferences....
This is a must for a historical/cultural experience. Kannan wove a rich tapestry of the city’s history in a meaningful and interesting way. The tour was exceptional and the guide went out of his way for us. He took pictures, made sure we were hydrated, sanitized and asked about food preferences. Communication was great. Stress free booking and day out! Highly recommend.NerosenV
April 2022
Five senses took our personal preferences into account when planning this private tour. Our tour guide was sharp and to the point getting in all the sights and sounds in the limited time we had. Kannan was exceptional and knowledgable. I recommend this company when planning Chennai tours
Five senses took our personal preferences into account when planning this private tour. Our tour guide was sharp and to the point getting in all the sights and sounds in the limited time we had. Kannan was exceptional and knowledgable. I recommend this company when planning Chennai toursPoojaKush
March 2021
I have been to Chennai several times but glad that on my husband insistence,took a day tour within the Chennai city with 5 Senses Tour and with our guide Mr.Kannan. He took us around to Sai Baba temple,St. Thomas Basilica, Kapaleshwar Temple, Parthaswamy Temple, Ramakrishna Mutt, Vivekananda hou...
I have been to Chennai several times but glad that on my husband insistence,took a day tour within the Chennai city with 5 Senses Tour and with our guide Mr.Kannan. He took us around to Sai Baba temple,St. Thomas Basilica, Kapaleshwar Temple, Parthaswamy Temple, Ramakrishna Mutt, Vivekananda house ,Lighthouse. The best part of the trip was visiting Ramkrishna Mutt, Kapaleshwar Temple and Lighthouse. The knowledge which Mr. Kannan imparts and the enthusiasm with which he shows around is really good. He explained us little things like the concept of keeping grains in vessels at the top of each temple gate in South India for 16 years,so that when the calamity strikes, one can survive and clutivate and continue the livelihood. I had simply loved Kapaleshwar Temple. It's vastly built and every sculpture done is beautiful and intricate. He made us have north indian thali at Sangeetha ,that was also good. I want to thankyou Mr. Kannan for making our trip so good. We had a great time learning and experiencing these. Thanks, Pooja Kush Bajajfarmeroman
March 2020
We spent a few days in Chennai in March 2020 and had some specific sites of interest we wanted to visit for family history purposes so we asked 5 Senses Tours to fit these sites into two private half day tours for us, which they did. The tours were carried out at exactly the right pace for us and...
We spent a few days in Chennai in March 2020 and had some specific sites of interest we wanted to visit for family history purposes so we asked 5 Senses Tours to fit these sites into two private half day tours for us, which they did. The tours were carried out at exactly the right pace for us and our guide Vijay was very knowledgeable and friendly. Their choice of vehicle and driver was perfect too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 5 Senses Tours and our guide Vijay to anyone visiting the city.elvirabala
March 2020
My family and I are delighted that we chose 5-Senses for our Chennai City tour. They offered various options and we carefully selected the sites based on the interest of our children, who were making the trip to the City for the first time. 5-Senses was outstanding in every department of the...
My family and I are delighted that we chose 5-Senses for our Chennai City tour. They offered various options and we carefully selected the sites based on the interest of our children, who were making the trip to the City for the first time. 5-Senses was outstanding in every department of their services and we were fortunate to have Rajiv, as our tour guide, one of the best we have encountered in our over 30 years of living and travels through over 20 countries around the world. Rajiv, with his expert knowledge and unfailing humor, made our City Tour even more interesting and memorable for me and my family. Our grateful thanks to Rajiv and to Mr. Narayanan, the brain behind 5-Senses and the City Tour.Bruce-Anne
March 2020
This tour with Kannan and his driver met all of our expectations. Not only did it cover some important Temples but also historical places and churches. The information he provided behind the creation of these places was knowledgeable. We have already recommended this tour to other tourists in ...
This tour with Kannan and his driver met all of our expectations. Not only did it cover some important Temples but also historical places and churches. The information he provided behind the creation of these places was knowledgeable. We have already recommended this tour to other tourists in our hotel and will do so in the future. One of the intended stops was closed due to renovations however we were taken to an alternative one which we found very interesting. It appeared to be a considered option based on our interests which he had observed.