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Delicious Food Trail: Explore Sowcarpet Market's Culinary Delight
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Delicious Food Trail: Explore Sowcarpet Market's Culinary Delight

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This is a food walk in the Sowcarpet, to introduce you to the traditional cuisine of south India.Chennai’s tourist menus won’t give you a true perspective on the everyday foods enjoyed by locals. Step forward this small-group walking tour of the Sowcarpet Market: where a multitude of stalls serve the staples that keep Chennaites sustained. Let a guide navigate the market so you don’t get lost, taste popular foods at tried-and-trusted stands, and get the full lowdown on local delicacies that you wouldn’t hear on your own. Discover Chennai’s street foods on a Sowcarpet Market food walking tour Find and hear about dishes with a guide for insight, tips, and navigation Taste snacks such as savory chaats, and hear food trivia you’d miss alone All-you-can-eat street food tour, limited to 10 for personalized feel
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Ages 12-90
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Food tasting
  • Snacks Beverages
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Joonus Sait & Sons, No.36, Rattan Bazaar Rd, Rattan Bazaar, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India
    Joonus Sait & Sons
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Chennai Airport, Chennai (Madras) India
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • CHENNAI PORT, 37MV+M95, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Near public transportation
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107256P26

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      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: 107256P26

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      • Wonder Journeys
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        Joined in November 2018
      • N4386INlauriek
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great city tour
        Great way to see Chennai.This is the another tour with same company which is awesome.The lot of history and details given by our guide .
        Written January 27, 2025
      • A1682EFjaneh
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful trip
        We had the wonderful experience with our guide’s both Basha and Rajesh.Vehicle is very neat and clean.Driver is so humble.
        Written January 21, 2025
      • A1682EFjaneh
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great job
        Great way to see Chennai.Rajesh was our guide done fabulous job.He explained about historical information and culture of the places.
        Written January 21, 2025
      • Gunkta1
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        A must see area.
        It's not really a day trip, more like a half day trip. It's an hours drive there from Chennai, you then get a two hour tour which is good apart from the awkward visit to a stone carving shop at the end where you are expected to buy over priced pieces. Then an hour back. We were offered a lunch which I guess could have been stretched out to an hour at a push. But really it's a two hour trip plus two hour tour. It seemed very over priced claiming to be 6 hours+. My advise would be to get your own transport there and a guide when you are there and it will probably work our a lot cheaper. We have done lots of tours all over the world including India this was definitely over sold and over priced.
        Written January 18, 2025
      • johnkB8535LR
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Walking tour in Chennai
        One of the best walking tour in Chennai.our guide shows the temple,church and market area.He also added one extra place for us
        Written January 13, 2025
      • I717AQlisad
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour
        Rajesh was a lively tour guide who made the experience enjoyable, entertaining, and exciting! A great way to cover some of the highlights in an easily accessible way.
        Written January 3, 2025
      • NJSueNewJerseyUSA
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day
        Excellent trip. Very good Leader in Rijesh and careful driver. The local guide was excellent and we enjoyed the chai and lunch. Mahabalipuram is a very special place and a must see from Chennai
        Written January 3, 2025
      • H6280YHsaral
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Historical tour!
        In Wonder tours they provide this complementary walking tour.Our guide Rajesh done fabulous job.He explains every detail in the temple.
        Written December 15, 2024
      • F2280SBmarial
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic
        Another tour with Wonder tours at the best price.Our guide is knowledgeable and friendly to take into important places.
        Written December 14, 2024
      • kengL175PU
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best walking tour
        Great bazaar walk with our guide Rajesh.Visited very busy market area and flower markets.Also know the history of the Chennai city.
        Written December 1, 2024
      • 292maxwellj
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great temple tour
        It was an awesome time with our guide Rajesh.we walkthrough the history of the local monuments and temples in Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.Fantastic lunch in middle of the tour.
        Written November 19, 2024
      • matheww655
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day trip
        Great trip to Pondicherry with our guide rajesh and driver Samy. Both City and Auroville town are gave wonderful experience.
        Written November 12, 2024
      • karendR9740NE
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic
        Great Walking tour with our guide Nanda.We visited multiple places in this walking tour and also tuk tuk ride.Coffee at the local restaurant was great.
        Written November 4, 2024
      • karendR9740NE
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Cycling tour
        Great tour with Rajesh.The Cycling activity is our favourite part in this trip.Our guide is so friendly and explained the places.
        Written November 4, 2024
      • lindajB1758GM
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommended
        We highly recommend this Chennai city tour when you visit first time to city.our guide Rajesh did the great job and he explained about the city very well.
        Written October 22, 2024
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      Kriddle_2
      Perth, Australia14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2024 • Family
      Rajesh accommodated our son’s no-spice requirements and made sure he had enough to experience as well. The food was delicious, didn’t make us sick (this was day 1 of India for us) and his communication skills were superb. Thank you Rajesh!
      Written December 6, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Food tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
      Written December 12, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      rc0ffey
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Solo
      Rajesh was a great tour guide and was able to organise the tour for me last minute. Had a great time exploring sowcarpet market and trying lots of local delicious food! I would highly recommend this tour for a real local experience. :)
      Written July 2, 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Private Food tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written July 4, 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Edward W
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Friends
      We had the best time with our guide Rajesh.Walking through the narrow streets which makes us different experience and street foods are tasty.
      Written October 26, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Food tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
      Written October 30, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Jane K
      New Jersey2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Friends
      Rajesh was absolutely wonderful - he was the perfect mix of funny, entertaining and knowledgeable. The food was absolutely delicious- I HIGHLY recommend.
      Written May 3, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Food tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written May 4, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Maria k
      London, UK2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Family
      Very tasty Indian street foods and we walked through a very busy market and narrow streets.In this private tour we had enough time to explore.
      Written April 15, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Private food tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written April 16, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Lissa k
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Solo
      Yummy food tour with our guide Rajesh.Best food tour to take in local bazaar.You must go hunger.Enjoyed the tour with more snacks and drinks.
      Written April 2, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Food tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written April 4, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Jack D
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Friends
      Great food tour with our guide Rajesh.The market area is very busy and looks interesting.We tried lot of snacks which is very tasty.
      Written March 29, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Food tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written April 4, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Matt henricks
      Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We have done food tours before many places and our experience in Chennai compared very well.Rajesh is excellent and gave us information and history about the city.
      Written October 20, 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Private Food tour at Sowcarpet . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written October 26, 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Thales
      19 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good food and super nice your guide! We had an amazing time visiting different food stalls across the market, also the tour explained to us the different dishes existent in the Chennai cuisine!
      Written July 3, 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Private Food tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written July 3, 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Kennedy J
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2023 • Couples
      This is our first tour in Chennai.Guide picked us and we start the tour with sweet.We almost done for the dinner and great job by Rajesh.
      Written May 7, 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Private Food tour at Sowcarpet. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
      Written May 9, 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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