Storytrails
City Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Walking Tours • Sightseeing Tours
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Story-based walking tours and short excursions that zig-zag through the beat and the pulse of the city; from its oldest parts to its busy bazaars, through dance and art to its rural heart. Unlike sight-seeing tours, these trails focus on the everyday sights on the streets - the local customs, symbolisms and the fascinating stories behind the mundane rituals of life. Hosted by a team of articulate storytellers, these trails are an enjoyable way for visitors to appreciate the local way of life. Pick from nine different tours in Chennai.
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India

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Curious28902467467
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
When my wife booked the “Peacock Trail” tour, I went along, expecting it to be one of those many walking tours, that we have taken in the past.But nothing prepared me for what followed. Lakshmi our Tour Advisor, met us punctually at the appointed time and explained the programme. We were all very impressed by her friendly and pleasant demeanour and quite taken up by the way she took us through the tour. Her deft storytelling , recounting of fascinating facts and trivia, interspersed with interesting anecdotes, had us all hanging on to her every word !!! She answered all our queries patiently and clearly and cleared the air on many aspects and practices, that we were not aware of, or just followed, without really realising the true significance. In short Lakshmi was a treasure trove of information !!! Our 10 year old granddaughter who was with us simply couldn’t stop talking about the tour, much after it finished. There are many interesting places on this planet, that we might have visited, but what makes them that much more interesting and memorable, are those dedicated Tour Advisors, who take us there and guide us through, recounting the tales and trivia with such passion and pride !!! For us the Mylapore and San Thome walking tour was a one of a kind experience and we have Lakshmi to thank, for making it that much more special and unforgettable. Thank you Story Trails and keep it up!!!
Written 10 September 2023
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Pathfinder473569
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
The guide Lakshmi Shankar was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, personable, and able to make the experience unique. Definitely worth it!
Written 26 August 2023
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Ian P
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Very interesting area, and a well designed tour. Lakshmi was an excellent guide! The style of narrative for the tour is an interesting concept that works very well.
Written 18 August 2023
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Stephanie J
6 contributions
We had a fantastic tour around the bustling Sowcarpet market area . Lakshmi was the perfect guide giving us really interesting background stories of the local area and supplying us with loads of different foods from long-established local food outlets .
A perfect afternoon ! Thank you .
Written 9 August 2023
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Clive
Worcester, UK99 contributions
Nothing to complain about at all. Learnt a lot enjoied the food stops and the history along with it. Happily recommend this tour as a group or a solo traveller.
Written 2 August 2023
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Sunshine36098615018
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Jul 2023 • Friends
I had a wonderful experience.

Our guide, Lakshmi, was exceptional. Very personable and knowledgeable, she was full of facts and stories about anything you set your eyes on throughout the trail. She was attentive to our needs, and very hospitable.

I would highly recommend Storytrails for anyone wishing to have an immersive experience in Chennai's history and culture.
Written 18 July 2023
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Sonia R
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Lakshmi was an excellent storyteller who was able to condense Mylapore's rich and long history into bite size pieces. Although I'm a foreigner and my group was comprised of very learned Chennai natives, the tour had something new for all of us. Will definitely be doing another storytrails tour!
Written 18 July 2023
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Penny
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Jun 2023 • Friends
Wonderful walk with a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Loved learning about the Gods and ending with some amazing coffee.
Written 26 June 2023
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jo&rob
Ipoh, Malaysia16 contributions
Jun 2023
Lakshmi was an engaging and talented storyteller who weaved her magical anecdotes throughout the tour. She was wonderful at sharing her knowledge and answering questions throughout the Mylapore tour. I loved that we were able to experience the early morning devotee rituals without being intrusive to the rituals and practices and she was excellent at explaining the intricacies of Hinduism through her own experiences and wonderful humour.
Written 17 June 2023
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Ron J
Carlisle, PA17 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Our guide, Lakshmi, was very gracious and patient as we walked through the market. Always ready to adjust the schedule or food choices if requested. She told great stories along the way that really helped to make the experience come to life. My son & I will forever remember the great time in Chennai. I would definitely recommend it, and do it again.
Written 10 June 2023
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