Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, Pick up from all hotels in Chennai
Meet at meeting point: For 8 AM departure, please meet our guide outside Flower Bazaar police station
Meet at meeting point: For 4PM departure, please meet our guide outside Fort St George
Attractions and Activities: Fort St. George Museum (Ticket included) We will commence the walk at the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. During this visit we will the Museum inside the Fort to understand how the British came to dominate India , their rule and finally how India won its independence. Note the museum will be closed on Fridays. We will also visit St Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: St Mary's Church (Free entry) Visit the oldest Anglican Church of India to appreciate the "Last Supper". 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Besant Nagar Beach (Free entry) Explore the site of a couple of Old Lighthouses which were functional during the times of East India Company. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Besant Nagar Beach (Free entry) This is an iconic art deco building steeped in history. It was the head quarters of Parrys company which was named after Thomas Parry who was welsh and one of the first free merchants of Chennai. The building is named after his John Dare, his business partner 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Madras High Court (Ticket included) Set up in 1862 by a decree from Queen Victoria, the High court serves the state of Tamil Nadu today. We will narrate the events in 1914 during the Word War I, that led to an attack on this building by German submarines. This is one of the highlights of this walking tour in Chennai. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: The Armenian Church (Ticket included) This Chennai walk takes us past the street where Armenian refugees set up trade for silk, spices & gems 300 years ago. Visit the unique Armenian Church for an immersive experience. 30 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Besant Nagar BeachEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.