Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Visit the Kapaleeshwara temple in Mylapore and explore every Hindu customs and rituals and the fascinating stories behind them
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.
Visit the Santhome Basilica and listen to stories of the arrival of St Thomas to India and the evolution of Christianity in these parts
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(59)
It was such an amazing tour and I absolutely had the time of my life with my friends and family. 10/10 would recommend
The Peacock Trail tour with Lakshmi was a 5-star experience. We saw Mylapore and Santhome through new eyes, and learned a lot of very interesting new stories from Lakshmi! The tour itself was really great, but above all, Lakshmi’s kindness and patience stood out. One person in our group was overheated and felt sick. Lakshmi found shady spots in every location, and even found little corners to sit. We enjoyed our morning immensely, despite the heat! We highly recommend Storytrails to anyone looking for an interesting experience in Chennai.
We went on a fantastic tour with probably the best guide ever - Ms Lakshmi Shankar, who introduced us to the faboulus world of the temples of Chennai and so much more. Ms Lakhsmi was so informativ, so knowledgeable, so full of good and interresting stories. A smiling and pleasant person whom you like to spend time with. We give 5 stars plus of 5. Thank you for a formidable tour. The day after we went on another tour - The Bazaar Trail - and it was precise as good as the day before had been. Thank you, Lakhsmi♥️
Lakshmi was fantastic! So knowledgeable, awesome sites, and very well organised. A fantastic experience, and awesome way to see and hear more about Chennai!
We had a wonderful tour with Lakshmi today. She was extremely knowledgeable and told us wonderful stories of all the sites we saw. I would highly recommend!
My nephew booked this tour for us. Our tour guide Lakshmi was very knowledgeable, pleasant and showed a very caring attitude making sure that we stand in shade whenever possible, reminding us to keep drinking water and stay hydrated. We loved her smiling face with a positive attitude and all the stories of the Mylapore temple she shared. Would definitely recommend her and the story trails operator..
I enjoyed an enlightening walking tour around the old area of Mylapore with the very knowledgeable and entertaining Lakshmi. She took me around the wonderful Kapaleeshwara Temple, telling me stories about the many gods and explaining the various rituals that were being observed. We also went went to the impressive San Thome Cathedral and walked through the surrounding neighbourhood, looking at the old houses and people going about their daily lives.
What’s wonderful morning with Lakshmi, she made the tour interesting and fun. Her knowledge and ability to hence the experience was amazing. She friendly and fun loving personality was so welcoming, absolutely loved it. Thank you Lakshmi!
Need to change our opinion about guided tours. Had a great afternoon with good stories and interesting explanations about religions, culture and history. As if being invited to the home of a friend. A true taste of Mylapore.
The Peacock Trail tour was fascinating and full of insight. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and an engaging storyteller, which made the experience even more memorable. We definitely recommend this tour.
