Story of Chennai through British Buildings
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Story of Chennai through British Buildings
By 5 Senses Walks
This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will explain the history of these buildings as well as the fate of their masters.
Chennai was an important power centre during the British rule in India. Listen to the Chennai story through the buildings built in that period.
Over the 3 hours appreciate the harmony in blending of Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic and Byzantine styles of architecture.
from per adult (price varies by group size)
$45.00
from per adult (price varies by group size)
$45.00
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Chennai Central Railway Station
- Entry/Admission - Chennai (Madras)
- Entry/Admission - Chennai (Madras)
- Entry/Admission - Victory War Memorial
- Entry/Admission - St Mary's Church
- Entry/Admission - Napier Bridge
- Entry/Admission - University of Madras
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- All chennai hotels
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Chennai), Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India Meet out guide outside Vijaya Bank ATM at the Central Reservation Building adjacent to the Central Railway station.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- University of Madras, Navalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, 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: 122623P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Story of Chennai through British Buildings?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- University of Madras
- St Mary's Church
- Chennai Central Railway Station
- Victory War Memorial
- Napier Bridge
- How much is Story of Chennai through British Buildings?
- Story of Chennai through British Buildings price starts from $45.00. Discover and book Story of Chennai through British Buildings on Tripadvisor
- What is the Story of Chennai through British Buildings cancellation policy?
- Story of Chennai through British Buildings cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Story of Chennai through British Buildings on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Story of Chennai through British Buildings?
- Story of Chennai through British Buildings is hosted by 5 Senses Walks. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact 5 Senses Walks on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Story of Chennai through British Buildings on Tripadvisor
- 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: 122623P5
Itinerary
- You'll start atPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Chennai)Or, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- 1Chennai Central Railway StationStop: 30 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Greater Chennai Corporation OfficeStop: 20 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3Southern Railway HeadquartersStop: 20 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 4Victory War MemorialStop: 15 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5St Mary's ChurchStop: 30 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 6University of MadrasStop: 20 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll end atUniversity of MadrasNavalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, IndiaSee address & details
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Christian O
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Oct 2022
This is a must do tour when visiting Chennai. I went on this tour with my mom and dad in law. Our guide, Preethi, took us on a amazing tour. She showed us:
- Rippon building
- Victoria Public Hall
- Mgr Railway Station
- Napiers Bridge
- St. Mary’s Church
- Chennai Light House
- Madras University
Preethi gave a very thorough explanation of the buildings we saw and the history behind these buildings. Along the the tour she gave us an interesting insight in to the Indian society. The most exciting thing was when she took us to the railway station and showed us a train from the inside full of people heading to the northern part of India. That was an extraordinary experience.
In general we were taken really good care of. The weather was hot and sunny so she was aware of finding us a spot in the shadows when she had to explain us something. She picked us up with her driver at our hotel and was so kind to drop us off at another place than planned when the tour was finished.
I’m summary, a great tour that we highly recommend you to go on.
- Rippon building
- Victoria Public Hall
- Mgr Railway Station
- Napiers Bridge
- St. Mary’s Church
- Chennai Light House
- Madras University
Preethi gave a very thorough explanation of the buildings we saw and the history behind these buildings. Along the the tour she gave us an interesting insight in to the Indian society. The most exciting thing was when she took us to the railway station and showed us a train from the inside full of people heading to the northern part of India. That was an extraordinary experience.
In general we were taken really good care of. The weather was hot and sunny so she was aware of finding us a spot in the shadows when she had to explain us something. She picked us up with her driver at our hotel and was so kind to drop us off at another place than planned when the tour was finished.
I’m summary, a great tour that we highly recommend you to go on.
Written October 22, 2022
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