Chennai - Fort St. George, Temple & Marina Beach Private Tour
Key Details
- Duration
- 07 Hours
- Pick up Location
- Hotel Lobby
- Live Guide
- Yes
- Language
- English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, French and German
Overview
Your full-day Chennai city tour includes a visit to the world-famous Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George and the People’s Park.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the fascinating Fort Museum
- Relax by spending the evening at Marina Beach
- Admire the brilliant architecture of the Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Tour Details
Start your tour of Chennai with a visit to the St. George Fort, located on the banks of the Bay of Bengal. The fort is believed to be the first establishment of the British in India. Fort St. George was named after St. George, the patron saint of England, and is deemed to be one of the most prominent tourist spots in Chennai.
The Fort Museum is a large repository of arms and armaments. It also exhibits a wide range of artifacts dating back to the British period. These artifacts comprise of uniforms, manuscripts, paintings, letters, coins and much more. Afterwards, it's on to the Kapaleeshwarar, which was built around the 7th-century and is a good example of Dravidian architecture
Then a visit to the Government Museum of Chennai, one of the best museums in India and a prime tourist attraction. The museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and other historical objects from the Chola, Hoysala, Vijayanagar and Chalukya dynasties. You'll then end the day with a visit to Marina Beach to relax and unwind. Marina Beach is the second longest beach in the world from where you can watch the sunset.
What's Included
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- English-speaking local guide
- Transfer and city tour by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- All applicable taxes and service charges
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion
Meeting Points
Pick-up from your Hotel Lobby
What to Remember
Know before you go
• Please note: the fort is closed every Friday