Chennai Heritage Day Trip — Mylapore, Fort St George & Marina
A full day through the layers of Chennai: the temple tank and lanes of Mylapore, Fort St George with its museum, the Santhome Basilica built over the tomb of St Thomas, and the long sweep of Marina Beach at dusk. Hotel or airport pickup, private car and driver, and a guide who can explain why this city has a Portuguese, Armenian, Dutch and English footprint all within a few kilometres.
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- Duration
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- Destination
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- Planned days
- 1–8
- Travellers
- ₹3,200
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup included
- Book 1 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Chennai.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
Fort St George — the oldest English fort in India
Santhome Basilica
Marina Beach at sunset
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Morning at Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the Mylapore lanes, then Fort St George and the museum. Afternoon at Santhome Basilica and the Government Museum, evening on Marina Beach. Drop back at your hotel.
Kapaleeshwarar TempleFort St GeorgeSanthome BasilicaGovernment MuseumMarina Beach
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver for the day
- English-speaking local guide
- Fort St George and museum entry
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop
- All applicable taxes and parking
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–8 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 08:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Light cotton clothes
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothing for the temple
Important notes
Fort St George and the museum close on public holidays.,Marina Beach is best at sunset; the schedule is built around that.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Tamil
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Chennai Heritage Day Trip — Mylapore, Fort St George & Marina?
1 day covering Chennai. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Chennai Heritage Day Trip — Mylapore, Fort St George & Marina?
1 day covering Chennai. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation