Chennai

Private Tour: Half-Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple

Chennai, India
Private Tour Half Day Chennai Sightseeing with Government Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple

From $78.00

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

First time in Chennai? Make the most of a private guide and flexible itinerary on this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Unveil the secrets of Chennai’s rich history and heritage as you tour the fascinating Government Museum and admire the 17th-century Fort St George. Then, keep your camera poised as you drive along the scenic Marina Beach and visit the stunning Kapaleeshwar Temple.
  • 4-hour private sightseeing tour of Chennai
  • Learn about Chennai's history from your guide at the Fort St George, the oldest English fortress in India
  • Browse art and antique exhibits at the Government Museum
  • Discover Chennai’s religious heritage at 7th-century Kapaleeshwar Temple
  • Marvel at the beautiful landscape as you drive along Marina Beach
  • Round-trip transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle included

What's Included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Our guides will meet the guest at the hotels lobby and will proceed for the sightseeing.

What To Expect

Fort St. George

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Government Museum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fort Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St Mary's Church

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Matthew_C, May 2023
I literally only had 1 free morning in Chennai, so this was the perfect sized tour for me. The driver and guide were great and flexible. For example, I wanted to go and paddle in the sea, so they planned this into the itinerary.
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The local guide was SO informative...
Jonathan S, Aug 2017
The local guide was SO informative and professional. He also really made me feel comfortable and safe. I would love to take this tour again. So much history to absorb!
It was a great experience. The tour...
Ann T, Jun 2016
It was a great experience. The tour guide was very knowledge and explain both the culture and the artefacts is was presenting. I got to see lot of the main sights. The car was lovely and air conditioned, and the lunch was in a fantastic restaurant. All in all, a great experience.
It was a good tour. I had a very...
mariewuji, Mar 2016
It was a good tour. I had a very knowledgeable and professional young lady as a guide, a nice car and driver and the tour was worthwhile. I saw a lot in four hours. It will not have been the same, doing it on my own.
We enjoyed our tour! Our guide and...
Robin M, Dec 2014
We enjoyed our tour! Our guide and driver were very attentive and courteous. They even worked it out to pick us up at the port and then drop us off at the airport. We highly recommend using Viatour. They have many options and will work for you from all over the world!

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