• Chennai Central Railway Station - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the city center at 08:00 A.M. to meet their English-speaking guide.

The tour begins at the Central Railway Station, constructed in 1873 in the Gothic Revival style by British architect George Harding. It was later modified by Robert Chisholm, who added the central clock tower and Travancore caps on the main towers. Today, this station accommodates over 350,000 passengers daily.

• Ripon Building - Next, the tour proceeds to the Ripon Building, commissioned in 1913. Designed by G.S.T. Harris and constructed by Loganatha Mudaliar, it is named after Lord Ripon, a Governor-General of British India known as the father of local self-government in Chennai. Currently, it serves as the office of the Mayor of Chennai.

The tour continues to the Southern Railways headquarters in India. Built in the Indo–Saracenic style, this building was designed by N. Grayson and constructed by Samynada Pillai, completed in 1921. It was among the first buildings in India to be made with reinforced concrete.

• Victory War Memorial - The Victory War Memorial, initially called Cupid’s Bow, was built to commemorate the Allied Armies’ victory in World War I (1914–1918). It later became a memorial for World War II (1939–1945), honoring the soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
• Fort St. George - The tour leads to Fort Saint George, the first English fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. Visitors can explore St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church in India, and a museum rich with colonial relics. A 14.5 ft tall statue of Lord Cornwallis stands in front of the museum. Fort St. George is also the headquarters of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.
• Napier Bridge - Napier Bridge, one of Chennai’s iconic landmarks, also known as Iron Bridge, was built in honor of Lord Napier, a former Governor of Fort St. George. Spanning the River Cooum, it was one of the first structures in India to use reinforced cement concrete. It connects the beach with Fort St George. A new bridge was constructed alongside it in 1999.
• Senate House - The Senate House serves as the administrative center of the University of Madras in Chennai, India. Located on Wallajah Road along Marina Beach, it was constructed by Robert Chisholm between 1874 and 1879 and is considered one of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture in India.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (beverages not included).

After lunch, guests will be driven back to their hotel in the city center.

• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• 02 Bottles of Mineral water per person.
• Local English-speaking guide.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center.

• Gratuities
• Additional food or drink (unless specified)
• Items of a personal nature

Once known as Madras, Chennai was the principal city of British-controlled South India. It boasts a rich architectural legacy from the British colonial period, with many notable structures continuing to define Chennai’s skyline. This walking tour provides a glimpse into those historic sites, showcasing an intriguing blend of British and Indian architectural styles. The tour starts from the Central Railway Station, taking you through the Ripon Building, Southern Railway Headquarters, Victory Memorial, Fort St George, and finally ending at the Madras University building.

Key Sites
• Central Railway Station
• Ripon Building
• Southern Railway Headquarters
• Fort St George (The fort is closed every Friday)
• Napier Bridge

• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
• Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended
• Fort St. George, Chennai Closed on Every Friday and Holidays.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.