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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai
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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai
By 5 Senses Walks
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This Chennai walk is led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement. in this walk we will trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East Indian Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the 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.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Fort St. George
- Entry/Admission - Madras High Court
- Entry/Admission - Armenian Church
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.
- Option 1Fort Saint George, Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFor 4PM departure, please meet our guide outside Fort St George
- Option 2C1 Flower Bazaar Police Station, 37QJ+8MW, Rattan Bazaar Rd, Rattan Bazaar, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, IndiaFor 8 AM departure, please meet our guide outside Flower Bazaar police station
Pickup details- Pick up from all hotels in Chennai
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- CHENNAI PORT, 37MV+M95, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India
End:- George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 122623P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 122623P1
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- R5464AAsamanthas0 contributionsExcellent tour - highly recommend.Hareesh was an excellent guide! The pace of the tour was just right and enjoyed learning about the history of the Mylapore neighborhood and the insights into the religious and cultural philosophies. The booking process was easy and straightforward. Thanks to Hareesh and the 5 Sense Walks teams for a wonderful and worthwhile experience. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Chennai!Written 16 September 2024
- catovanhees10 contributionsAmazing experience!The tour was amazing! I highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Chennai and its surroundings, who would like to learn a bit more about the culture and religion.Written 4 September 2024
- Nicole B0 contributionsSuch a wonderful and enlightening tour! An absolute mustAn absolute must if you are visiting Chennai. Our guide Srikrishnan was so informed and charming, he brought to life our tour and most importantly left us wanting more! We only had one day in Chennai, as we were just passing through - I cannot recommend this enough to get a sense of the foundations of the culture and history of Chennai and the south of India.Written 31 August 2024
- adelemariem0 contributionsPerfect walking tour in ChennaiThis tour was perfect - our guide gave prior notice of arrival, was on time, was very informative without being boring. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Chennai. Our guide Nivi was very helpful even when the tour was over helping us book a ride to our next destination and giving many food recommendations :) Our filter coffee break was also v delicious! Chennai is most beautiful because of the people ❤️Written 29 August 2024
- BirgitteG4870 contributionsFirst time in ChennaiWhat an amazing tour! Went with husband and 2 kids (18 and 20) with Kannan and driver Anand Babu for a magical 4 hours of stories and the history, culture and customs of the sites on this itinerary. We learned so much - and much more than I could through a guide book. Highly recommended!Written 27 August 2024
- 317lillye0 contributionsBrilliant tour !Had an amazing tour with our incredibly knowledgable guide Kannan. Absolutely brilliant and the best way to see Chennai’s temples. Our driver Anand Babu was also a wonderful drive which is helpful on the roads of Chennai !Written 26 August 2024
- Navigator121986440680 contributionsWalking tour of Chennai templesExcellent tour, well organised and full of interesting facts. We visited 3 temples and one church. The guide Kannan was very hospital and took us for a coffee. Highly recommend this tour.Written 26 August 2024
- Kirlosh1000 contributionsGreat tourMr. Hareesh accompanied us on the tour, he explained very well and guided us. We were able to see the ramakrishna mutt, kapaleeswar temple, jain temple and st. Thomas cathedral. It was a great experience.Written 19 August 2024
- W965DMfrancescac0 contributionsFar beyond the expectationThe tour was very interesting. Kannan was very knowledgeable and available to reply all sort of questions. We had similar tour in the past, in other cities, but he was one of the best ever. He did not limit the explanations to basics and he also explained anedocts difficult to find in books. We also appreciated the extra coffe experienceWritten 11 August 2024
- Micciolo0 contributionsTop tour, top guideKannan was really impressive in his explanation, full of detsils but never boring, we're really amazing. His passion for this job is clear and we were lucky to have him as a tour guide.Written 11 August 2024
- margies4130 contributionsA great tour with an amazing guide !This was my first experience with a guided tour anywhere in the world. I have to say that it was an amazing experience. I can thoroughly recommend ‘5 senses tours’ from initial booking to the day of tour, it was a simple and clear process, but it was my guide Nivi who clinched the deal for me ! She was always professional and very empathetic. She has a knack of understanding what you want out of this tour and has a huge amount of knowledge about her subject. She guides you with a personal passion for the various temples, churches and prayer areas and is respectful and understanding with a good sense of humour too !Written 6 August 2024
- Darren L0 contributionsChennai Beach TourMr Kannan was very knowledgeable and passionate about Chennai and India history. He made some minor changes to suit my interests. Can highly recommend.Written 13 July 2024
- sushilkF3019SA0 contributionsGreatest venue everNaz been just great. Throughout our function she look after everyone so nicely and effectively. Great place to visit. And great place to host your functionsWritten 13 July 2024
- Guide140029492200 contributionsPhenomenal tour with a phenomenal tour guide Kannan !!Went on this tour with Kannan Phenomenal. I really really enjoyed it beyond words. He was a great tour guide, very patient and knowledgeable, extremely accommodating and i cannot recommend this tour enough. He went out of his way to ensure I had all my questions answered and took a detour to show me some landmarks. If you have 1 day in chennai, take this tour it will certainly make your visit worthwhile.Written 27 June 2024
- Seaside167220579460 contributionsA good walkKannan was good. He articulated various historical aspects very well. Even though I have lived in chennai I came away learning new factsWritten 22 June 2024
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Jocelyne
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Jan 2023 • Solo
I loved walking around the market place and the temples. Sathish, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and kind and told interesting stories about the religions, buildings and origins of Chennai. Moreover, I really liked getting a taste of some local foods and drinks!
Written 13 January 2023
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Thanks so much. I am delighted you enjoyed the heritage walk as well as the food!
Written 5 February 2023
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Hari S
Chennai, India10 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We are locals but wanted to explore the city's history with someone who has a good perspective on this. We were not disappointed. It was a morning well spent. Buildings and places which we would normally walk past have now come to life with the stories of history behind it.
Written 8 September 2023
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Journey414
Berlin, Germany13 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
What an incredible experience! We were fortunate to book the Georgetown walk on a free day and it tuned out to be a vetu enriching experience. Over 3 hours we walked through bazaars, colonial mansions, a museum, couple of churches including a quaint Armenian one. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable with a lovely sense of humour. We learnt so much about the arrival of the British in India and how the East India Company was so successful. We learnt about the evolution of the modern city of Chennai as well. Each landmark during the walk had an interesting story. Our guide was kind enough tk treat us to local delicacies in the food street. The samosa snack with potato fillings and milk drink lassi were phenomenal. At the the end of the walk we knew so much more about Chennai and India and had a new perspective ro appreciate this ancient country and its people.
Written 19 April 2023
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Audrey C
7 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We took the morning walk with Sathish and he is full of information on Chennai, its history, temples and life in general in the city. We had a lovely breakfast break and Sathish catered to our requirements and questions resulting in a longer tour than planned. Overall a fantastic walking tour!
Written 19 December 2023
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amukho
Bangalore94 contributions
The walk covered the Fort Saint George campus, heritage buildings in the nearby Georgetown locality and the fascinating Georgetown market. Satish gave a great overview of the history of the area through the centuries and some nice anecdotes about the locality including the spot which was bombed during WW1. The snack break at Murugan idli was delicious. The market area is fascinating. Probably a walk through one of the gullies could be included in the itinerary. But overall a great experience. Thanks Satish!
Written 27 January 2024
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Arundathi V
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Jan 2023 • Friends
Very nice walk around the old parts of Chennai. Props for the guiding purchasing local delicacies for us (seems like that cost is build into the tour charge). Guide could do have a bit more info on some of the sites but absolutely worth it! Bring comfy shoes with you - you're in for a long evening walk!
Written 31 January 2023
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Thanks for taking time for this review. I am glad we made your evening through this heritage walk in Chennai
Written 5 February 2023
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K0900
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Fantastic way to experience Chennai! Knowledgeable and attentive guide, range of sights (museum, historical buildings, market), and the snacks at the end were very nice. Road crossings were terrifying and pavement underfoot was bad in places but same as anywhere in the city. Would recommend this tour.
Written 31 January 2023
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Max G
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Mar 2024 • Couples
Brilliantly paced tour with an interesting, knowledgeable and very friendly guide (Satish). It was the highlight of our stay in Chennai as we learnt loads about it's history, religion and residents, all while being kept well-fed and refreshed (included in the tour price). Although it lasted 3-4 hours, there were sufficient breaks and time to sit in the shade so it wasn't too tiring.
Written 5 March 2024
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Kishore S
18 contributions
The tour was very well organised! Everything was on time and our guide Mr.Satish made it very engaging. It was quite eye opening to know and experience the history and the culture of one part of the city I’ve called home for about 15 years ! Will recommend it.
Written 1 July 2023
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Isabelle A
United Kingdom6 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This walking tour was a really great way to explore the city! Satish was a fantastic guide - he was very knowledgable and friendly and was able to answer all our questions and more. The tour takes you to interesting sights across George Town in the morning when they’re all nice and quiet. Satish also took us for a morning meal with delicious South Indian delicacies.
Written 6 March 2024
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Written 11 July 2022
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