Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai
Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai
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Georgetown Heritage walk is an immersive walking tour in Chennai. It is organised by a tourism ministry approved company which is also a member of IATO.
This Chennai walk will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement. We will trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East India Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the premier trading hub of Chennai.
Experience cultural diversity in this walking tour in Chennai at streets where traders from many nationalities and communities used to ply their trade including Armenian merchants.
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.
Itinerary
Fort St. George
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will commence the walk at the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. During this visit we will the Museum inside the Fort to understand how the British came to dominate India , their rule and finally how India won its independence. Note the museum will be closed on Fridays. We will also visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India.St Mary's Church
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the oldest Anglican Church of India to appreciate the "Last Supper".George Town
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeExplore the site of a couple of Old Lighthouses which were functional during the times of East India Company.Dare House #234
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis is an iconic art deco building steeped in history. It was the head quarters of Parrys company which was named after Thomas Parry who was welsh and one of the first free merchants of Chennai. The building is named after his John Dare, his business partnerMadras High Court
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSet up in 1862 by a decree from Queen Victoria, the High court serves the state of Tamil Nadu today. We will narrate the events in 1914 during the Word War I, that led to an attack on this building by German submarines. This is one of the highlights of this walking tour in Chennai.Armenian Church
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis Chennai walk takes us past the street where Armenian refugees set up trade for silk, spices & gems 300 years ago. Visit the unique Armenian Church for an immersive experience.
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5 Senses Walks Chennai
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