Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore


3 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Have you ever wondered why there are so many Gods in India? Or what the stars have to do with your future? As you walk through the Mylapore neighborhood in Chennai, explore fascinating stories hidden from the mundane rituals of daily life in South India - stories of Gods and demons, and stories of ancient customs and symbolism. Mylapore is a bustling neighborhood in the heart of Chennai dated the city by at least 2, 000 years and has maintained many traditions and arts that Chennai is so famous for.

Inclusions

  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Guide
  • Private tour
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

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

Visit the Kapaleeshwara temple in Mylapore and explore every Hindu customs and rituals and the fascinating stories behind them

Duration: 45 minutes

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: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Santhome Cathedral Basilica, 38, Santhome High Rd, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Recommended minimum age is 6 years
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers 12 years and older
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship. Avoid shorts or sleeveless tops. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Stroller 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, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

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.
560filips
October 2023

I've taken this tour 3 times over the last 5 years during various business trips to Chennai and I loved everyone of them! Lakshmi is a fantastic story teller, delivering an engaging history of the temples and surrounding area of Mylapor. If all of the tours they offer are like this one, you can e...

Sunshine36098615018
July 2023

I had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Lakshmi, was exceptional. Very personable and knowledgeable, she was full of facts and stories about anything you set your eyes on throughout the trail. She was attentive to our needs, and very hospitable. I would highly recommend Storytrails for anyon...

Sven E
February 2018

Great tour in Chennai visiting the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and tank Temple and the Sant Home church. Our guide was a great enthusiastic story teller. Great tour!

Wouter S
February 2018

We went with a big group on the peacock trail with our guide A/Equilla (names are quite difficult). We had a great time. The headsets are soooo useful! The guide had great stories and we talked not just about all the temples but also living in India and Chennai in general. All the transport a...

David F
February 2018

I had two private tours -- the peacock tour and the British colonial history (not sure of the name) tour with Lakshmi. She was an excellent guide all around -- knowledgeable, engaging, and flexible. We were able to move back and forth in our conversation between history, culture, and current even...

awrightcharlie
January 2018

A group of three of us booked the peacock walking tour with Storytrails. Our guide Lakshmi took us around Mylapore. As the name of her company indicates, the style is to tell stories related to what we saw. Some of these were general history but most were personal or family anecdotes. One of the ...

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