Private Heritage Tour Of Chennai (Madras)

On this half day tour discover the architectural heritage of Chennai. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, the city once served as a trading outpost for the East India Company. Drive past some of the heritage buildings of Chennai and discover the colonial past of the city. You will be able to see prime examples of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, which flourished in the 19th century as British architects combined Gothic styles with India’s Indo-Islamic architecture.

Highlights
• Indo-Saracenic architectural style
• Photo stop at buildings with Gothic, Islamic, and Hindu characteristics
• Learn about Chennai’s history and culture through the lens of its buildings
• Visit to the Government Museum, second oldest museum of India

You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai for the four-hour drive around the city to discover some of the finest examples of its architectural heritage that date back to the times when it served as a trading port for the British.

A number of the Heritage buildings served as administrative offices for the British. The unique Indo-Saracenic architectural style is distinctly visible in the sites lined up on this itinerary. You will drive past and photo stop at important buildings such as the Madras High Court, State Bank of India, General Post Office, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Southern Railway Headquarters, and the Ripon Building.

Then continue to landmarks like Victoria Public Hall, Senate House, Victoria Hostel

and the National Art Gallery.

Before finishing your tour you may visit the Government Museum, which is the second oldest museum of India. The museum has a rich archaeological and numismatic collection and the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe. 

At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.
• Government Museum & Fort St. George remain closed on Fridays and National Holidays.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

• 1-8 Travelers
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  Price per person for 1-8 travelers

• 02 bottles mineral water per person
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Food and drinks, unless specified

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Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by SITA World 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.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.