• Kapaleeshwarar Temple - Journey to Mylapore, an ancient residential area in Chennai with a history dating back to Roman times, when it traded pepper and fine cloth with Rome for gold!

Visit the stunning Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and built in the 7th century. This temple, showcasing Dravidian architectural style, features a towering “Gopuram.” Visitors can anticipate a captivating experience of rituals and tranquility within the temple. Our cultural guide will unravel the mysteries of the temple’s activities!

• Sri Ramakrishna Math - Explore the distinctive monastic organization known as Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to the 19th-century saint Sri Ramakrishna. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum, and a captivating library.

• Sai Baba Temple Mylapore - This temple is dedicated to Sai Baba, the revered mystic who united Hindus and Muslims and advocated for universal love and brotherhood. The temple, constructed with white marble, features a lamp that has been burning for over 100 years.

• Santhome Cathedral Basilica - Visit the renowned San Thome Basilica, the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. Here, one can view relics of St. Thomas. It is one of only three churches worldwide built on the tomb of an apostle, alongside St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.

• Fort St. George - Fort St. George is the first English fortress, constructed in 1644 by the East India Company. Visit St. Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church in India. Our cultural guide will lead you to a charming museum filled with colonial relics and narrate the transformation of the East India Company from a trading entity to the ruler of India!

• Vivekananda House - Discover the memorial for Swami Vivekananda, a great philosopher. His speeches at the World’s Parliament of Religions in September 1893 earned him fame as an orator by divine right and as a messenger of Indian wisdom to the Western world. Note that it is closed on Mondays.

• Marina Beach - Stroll along Marina Beach, soak in the festive atmosphere, and learn about the city’s legacy through its statues. Discover why a Bull Fight is dear to the hearts of Chennaites at the Jallikattu memorial. Climb an old lighthouse for a breathtaking view of Chennai! Please note the lighthouse is closed on Mondays.

• All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
• Lunch provided
• Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation in a private car
• Full-time English-speaking guide

• Beverages

Explore the vibrant city of Chennai with an English-speaking guide for an unforgettable cultural experience. This tour proudly holds the Traveller’s Choice award for 2025 from TripAdvisor, selected from 8 million listings. The organizing company is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism.

An audio guide is available upon request in languages including French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and more.

Discover the historic town of Mylapore, once a bustling trade hub with Rome for pepper and fine cloth in exchange for gold. Witness captivating rituals at the 7th-century Kapaleeswar temples and uncover the science behind these practices and the temple’s significance in contemporary Indian society.

The tour includes a visit to San Thome Basilica, where the relics of St. Thomas, who arrived 2000 years ago, are preserved.

Ramakrishna Math, a monastic organization, and Fort Saint George offer a vivid account of how the East India Company transitioned from traders to rulers of India.

The Saibaba Temple, Vivekananda House, and Marina Beach further enhance this unforgettable journey.

• Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders

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