Why choose this Chennai tour ?

This is a food walk in the Sowcarpet, to introduce you to the traditional cuisine of south India.Chennai’s tourist menus won’t give you a true perspective on the everyday foods enjoyed by locals. Step forward this small-group walking tour of the Sowcarpet Market: where a multitude of stalls serve the staples that keep Chennaites sustained. Let a guide navigate the market so you don’t get lost, taste popular foods at tried-and-trusted stands, and get the full lowdown on local delicacies that you wouldn’t hear on your own.

Discover Chennai’s street foods on a Sowcarpet Market food walking tour

Find and hear about dishes with a guide for insight, tips, and navigation

Taste snacks such as savory chaats, and hear food trivia you’d miss alone

All-you-can-eat street food tour, limited to 10 for personalized feel



Make the most of your Chennai adventure

What makes Food Trail Through Sowcarpet Market: A Taste of Chennai a unique experience ?

Meet your guide outside of Joonus Sait and Sons at 4pm and start this 2.5-hour walking tour. The streets of Sowcarpet teem with shops selling food – from the exotic to the everyday. Walk through the market sampling some of the best local street food on offer – savory ‘chaats’, sweets and refreshing cold beverages. ‘Murukku’ sandwich, ‘Thattu Idli’ and ‘Pal Kova’ are some of the foods you might encounter on the trail. Learn about local food habits, customs, and superstitions, and take back home some fascinating trivia related to the origins and varieties of popular local foods. The food trail through the busy streets of Sowcarpet is guaranteed to be an assault on your senses. So come, if you are a complete foodie, obsessively adventurous and very, very hungry. The tour price includes all the street food you can eat on this trail. The tour ends at the same place where it started.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Private walk without pick up
    Add
    without pick & drop
  • Group walk
    Add
    without pick & drop
  • Private tour with pick & drop
    Add
    sedan

Food Trail Through Sowcarpet Market: A Taste of Chennai Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Food tasting
  • Snacks Beverages
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Trending Chennai Nearby Tours Likely To Sell Out

Special Instructions:

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Wonder tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 26 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.