1 day

Private

With guide

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India

After morning pickup from the cruise port in Chennai, travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle to your first destination, St. George Fort Museum and St. Mary’s Church. St. George Fort was the first English fortress in India, built in 1640 on the Bay of Bengal. Tour the complex, which contains important buildings such as St. Mary's Church and a museum with British-era artifacts.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India

A Roman Catholic Cathedral originally built by 16th-century Portuguese explorers to mark the tomb of St. Thomas, then rebuilt by the British in 1893 as a Neo-Gothic style church.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful temples in Chennai built in the 7th century. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva (The supreme god). The temple is an emblem of Dravidian style of architecture with giant gopuram (tower).

Later take a break to purchase lunch at a local restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Government Museum, Pantheon Road, Chennai (Madras) India

Then stop into the Government Museum of Chennai, one of the oldest museums in India, with various galleries that contain a variety of natural history and art, and one of the world's finest bronze collections.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Chennai Central Railway Station, General Hospital Rd Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet, Chennai (Madras) 600003 India

Drive pass Central Railway Station, the main railway terminus in the city of Chennai.

Pass By: Parry's Corner, NSC Bose Road Intersection of North Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) India

Drive pass Parry’s Corner Shopping Market In Chennai, one of the oldest wholesale shopping market.

Pass By: Madras High Court, Near Marina Beach, Chennai (Madras) India

Drive pass Chennai High Court, one of the three High Courts in India.

yYur tour ends with drop-off at your starting point in Chennai.

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Included

Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local private tour guide
Bottled water

Not included

Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Entry/Admission - Fort St. George
Entry/Admission - Government Museum

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Dress code when visiting temples - Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate