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Private Heritage Tour Of Chennai (Madras)

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Highlights

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

Itinerary

  • Madras High Court

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.

  • Victoria Public Hall

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Then continue to landmarks like Victoria Public Hall, Senate House, Victoria Hostel

  • National Art Gallery

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    and the National Art Gallery.

  • Government Museum

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

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

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.

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Location

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Near Marina Beach, Chennai (Madras), India

Provider

SITA World Tours

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