Mylapore Walking tour by Wonder tours
Overview
Visit the Kapaleeshwara Temple, the Santhome Church, and walk through the by-lanes of Mylapore during this 3-hour tour. The tour is mostly on foot with a short stretch in an auto-rickshaw (local tuk-tuk) that are arranged and included in the tour and it will end with south Indian refreshments.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide
- Entry/Admission - Ratna Cafe
- Entry/Admission - Mylapore
- Entry/Admission - Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Entry/Admission - San Thome Church
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) India
This is a walk through the Mylapore neighbourhood in the heart of Chennai. It is a 2000 year old village that predates the city itself and is the nub of local culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
Mylapore is - and has in some sense always been - the religious and cultural epicenter of the Tamil people. The village of Mylapore pre-dates Chennai. A great shore temple dedicated to Shiva once stood at this ancient thriving seaport, until the Portuguese arrived in the mid-sixteenth century. They destroyed the temple, created a Portuguese colony on the shore, and pushed Mylapore inshore, where it still stands today. The Shiva temple was re-built 300 years ago, and is called the Kapaleeswara Temple. It is a fine example of the pure Dravidian style, with gopurams and mandapams, and is the epicentre around which the area of Mylapore is built.
During this walk, you will visit the temple in the company of our knowledgeable guide. We will also walk through the surrounding areas, where you can see Mylapore in all its crowded chaos. The jewellers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers and the flower vendors in the bazaars provide a colourful backdrop to the temple. The walk takes us through small lanes with old-style homes, through silk shops, stores selling music and religious memorablia, ‘kutcheri’ auditoriums, etc. At the end of the tour, we stop at the popular Saravana Bhavan for snacks and coffee.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
Visit the Santhome Basilica and listen to stories of the arrival of St Thomas to India and the evolution of Christianity in these parts
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ratna Cafe, 37, S Mada St, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
After completing the walking tour, we will provide you the breakfast here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We went over the history of Mylapore and did a bit of walking on our half day tour. We ended the tour in a low key restaurant which served great Dosa.Rajesh did an amazing job and I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to the city tour.
We went over the history of Mylapore and did a bit of walking on our half day tour. We ended the tour in a low key restaurant which served great Dosa.Rajesh did an amazing job and I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to the city tour.Our tour guide rajesh was so nice and knowledgeable. Very detailed historical stories.Great snacks at end.Highly recommend this tour.
Our tour guide rajesh was so nice and knowledgeable. Very detailed historical stories.Great snacks at end.Highly recommend this tour.This is highly recommended tour.We saw a lot and learned a lot.Rajesh was knowledgeable and respectful tour guide.
This is highly recommended tour.We saw a lot and learned a lot.Rajesh was knowledgeable and respectful tour guide.Loved this tour! I went in the evening as I couldn't make it in the am and was the only person on the tour...I literally had my own private tour...it was wonderful. The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the history of Chennai and the areas he took me too. He was extremely flexible as well...
Loved this tour! I went in the evening as I couldn't make it in the am and was the only person on the tour...I literally had my own private tour...it was wonderful. The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the history of Chennai and the areas he took me too. He was extremely flexible as well and patiently answered all my questions. Great tour ... thank you!!Rajesh was knowledgeable,helpful and friendly.He great sight of Chennai including traditional things.We had great coffee at Mylapore.
Rajesh was knowledgeable,helpful and friendly.He great sight of Chennai including traditional things.We had great coffee at Mylapore.We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting the experience of South India.Rajeh from wonder tours did a great job on our tour.
We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting the experience of South India.Rajeh from wonder tours did a great job on our tour.