Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Description
On this private sightseeing tour, get ready to explore the famous landmarks of the city of Chennai including the Fort St George, Government Museum. Also, visit the famous Kapaleeshwar Temple and wander soak in the stunning beauty of the Lord Shiva Temple as you gain insight into the history of the entire city from your knowledgeable guide.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
During the sightseeing tour, you will drive past the Madras High Court, Marina Beach, and Flower Market.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up from your location in Chennai. Please provide your hotel name, location, and phone number.
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Important Information
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(1)
Assalammualaikum Hello, Mr. Azhar. I am sorry it took so long to respond. On December 18th, between 7.50 and 9.30 a.m. Chennai time, we reached Brunei without incident.My family is pleased with the package, and the driver provided excellent service throughout the trip 👍🏽😊😊 the whole experience was amazing and the service provided was very helpful. Can’t wait for next trip to India again
Dear Puspha, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the trip and appreciated the service provided. It’s great to know everything went smoothly, and we look forward to helping you plan your next visit to India!
