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Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India
Your tour starts with a pick up from the hotel. Afterwards, you will be driven through the city to explore some of its most famous attractions. As part of the sightseeing tour, you will visit Fort St George – the first English fortress in India, founded in 1644. Get some unique insights and stories about the fortress from your guide. Explore the fort complex that currently serves as the state’s legislative assembly.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: St Mary's Church, Near Fort St. George On Fort St George administrative complex, Chennai (Madras) India
The fort is a prominent example of military architecture style. You'll visit popular landmarks inside the fort, including St. Mary's Church and Wellesley House. Also, head to the Government Museum and Art Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in India, which houses various ancient bronze artifacts and other valuable historical objects.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
You will also visit the Kapaleeshwar Temple - built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th century CE and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple showcases the typical Dravidian style of architecture, 120 feet colorful gopuram (gateway tower) with stucco figures adorning it and pillared mandapas (pavilions). The current temple is believed to have been rebuilt using the remains of the original by the Vijayanagar Kingdom in the 16th century after the Portuguese destroyed the original by the seashore in 1566, where now stands the present-day San Thome church. Legend has it that, Parvati - consort of Lord Shiva offered her devotion to Shiva here in the form of a peacock, and in Tamil peacock is called as ‘mayil’, and hence, the name developed to Mylapore (town of peacocks), the place where the temple sits now.
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
During the sightseeing tour, you will drive past the Madras High Court, Marina Beach, and Flower Market.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India
Your tour starts with a pick up from the hotel. Afterwards, you will be driven through the city to explore some of its most famous attractions. As part of the sightseeing tour, you will visit Fort St George – the first English fortress in India, founded in 1644. Get some unique insights and stories about the fortress from your guide. Explore the fort complex that currently serves as the state’s legislative assembly.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: St Mary's Church, Near Fort St. George On Fort St George administrative complex, Chennai (Madras) India
The fort is a prominent example of military architecture style. You'll visit popular landmarks inside the fort, including St. Mary's Church and Wellesley House. Also, head to the Government Museum and Art Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in India, which houses various ancient bronze artifacts and other valuable historical objects.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
You will also visit the Kapaleeshwar Temple - built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th century CE and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple showcases the typical Dravidian style of architecture, 120 feet colorful gopuram (gateway tower) with stucco figures adorning it and pillared mandapas (pavilions). The current temple is believed to have been rebuilt using the remains of the original by the Vijayanagar Kingdom in the 16th century after the Portuguese destroyed the original by the seashore in 1566, where now stands the present-day San Thome church. Legend has it that, Parvati - consort of Lord Shiva offered her devotion to Shiva here in the form of a peacock, and in Tamil peacock is called as ‘mayil’, and hence, the name developed to Mylapore (town of peacocks), the place where the temple sits now.
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
During the sightseeing tour, you will drive past the Madras High Court, Marina Beach, and Flower Market.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English Speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- All taxes
- Entry/Admission - Fort St. George
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - St Mary's Church
- Entry/Admission - Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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