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Story of Chennai through British Buildings provided by 5 Senses Walks
Story of Chennai through British Buildings
Story of Chennai through British Buildings
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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
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
About
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.
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 122623P5
Call +1 855 275 5071Important information
Inclusions
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
Duration
3h
Departure details
Traveler pickup is offered.
All chennai hotels
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station, 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.
University of Madras, Navalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Inclusions
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, 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.
University of Madras, Navalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
3h
Return details
University of Madras, Navalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
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
Itinerary
- You'll start atPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway StationOr, you can also get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Chennai Central Railway StationStop: 30 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Ripon BuildingStop: 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Story of Chennai through British Buildings
- Story of Chennai through British Buildings will start at 7:30 AM. Discover and book Story of Chennai through British Buildings on Tripadvisor
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- University of Madras
- St Mary's Church
- Chennai Central Railway Station
- Victory War Memorial
- Napier Bridge
- Story of Chennai through British Buildings price starts from $74.67. Discover and book Story of Chennai through British Buildings on Tripadvisor
- 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