15 Walking Tours in Chennai Worth Booking

Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company - Kapaleeshwarar Temple: the morning opener with big spiritual energy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $40Our pick

Walk Chennai’s Mylapore in 3 hours, visiting temples, a Jain mandir, a neo-gothic church, and the lighthouse with snacks and tea.

“This was my first time in India. My husband is actually from Chennai. I told him I wanted to experience a really good walking tour. He booked with your company. Our guide was Nivi. Nivi was probably the BEST tour guide I’ve ever had. I exRead more”

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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

2.Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $50

Walk Chennai’s George Town with a local guide in 3 hours, visiting Fort St George, St Mary’s Church, the High Court, and more.

“Kannan was great guiding us through Fort St George with its historic buildings, visited St Thomas’s fascinating Basilica and the colonial buildings either side or Central Station Good pace, good description and quite fascinating.”

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

3.Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $50

A 3-hour guided Mahabalipuram walk through Pallava monuments, with admission tickets included, small groups, and a mobile ticket.

“The mahabalipuram tour by 5 senses tours was outstanding and it was easily the best tour I have done in india. I would say it is one of the best I have done anywhere in the world. Ramesh was a top notch guide and more of a story teller. We Read more”

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Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

4.Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 85 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

2-hour guided walk from Kapaleeshwarar Temple with English/Hindi storytellers, temples, church, coffee, and beach views.

“Our guide Mani was excellent, he was very knowledgeable and informative. He was also very caring and went beyond his role as a guide to ensure that we returned safely to our hotel.”

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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

5.Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $45

A guided 2-hour Sowcarpet street-food walk in Chennai. Taste Murukku Sandwich, Kesar lassi, chaats, and vada pav with a small group.

“Nichee was an amazing tour guide! He is well educated on the cuisine and easy to get along with. This was the best tour I’ve ever been on! I feel like I really got to experience Chennai and experience something that many foreigners would be too afraid to do. I felt very safe with Nichee as a solo female traveler. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town

6.Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $68

Private 2.5-hour walk through Chennai’s George Town bazaars, led by local guides, with headsets and big-market history at Kotwal Chavadi.

“Fascinating walk in the Georgetown bazaar. Lakshmi was a wonderful guide who told us many stories about the local folflore and daily life of local people. A must do when in Chennai.”

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British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

7.British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $55

Walk Chennai’s British-era landmarks, from Egmore to Napier Bridge and the University of Madras, with a local guide, snacks, and key admissions.

“We had a wonderful evening with Hareesh! He was so knowledgeable about the history and told us many fascinating facts about the buildings we visited. He even bought us an Indian coffee on the way which was delicious! He also took uRead more”

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Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

8.Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $68

Private Peacock Trail in Mylapore: guided walk to Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Santhome Basilica with snacks, water, and headsets.

“Amazing Impressions, interesting background Stories, a really Lovely experience! We had a wonderful time, unforgetable!”

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Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

9.Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $50

Guided Marina Beach walk in Chennai, from the Lighthouse to Parthasarathy Temple, with snacks, tea, and optional pickup for about 3 hours.

“What a fabulous trip. Nivi and Ganesh our guides were very engaging informative and good fun. They gave us just the right amount of information without giving us brain overload. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel which was Read more”

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Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

10.Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · from $13Best value

2-hour Chennai Mylapore heritage walk with an English and Hindi guide, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Marina Beach lighthouse, and Vivekananda House.

“Vicky and Sharmini were great hosts. They explained each site in much detail and also allowed ample time for us to take many pictures. They were both super accommodating and I would surely recommend anyone to take this walking tour when visiting Chennai.”

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Chennai: 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

11.2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

A 2-hour Chennai street food walk with a bilingual guide, local savory bites and sweets, market scenes, and one included beverage for $18.

“Our guide, George, was really good. He asked us what foods we liked and didn't like and took us around lots of food stalls. We tried things, and went to places we never would have tried on our own. It was excellent value and a great experience.”

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Food Walk Tour Chennai

12.Food Walk Tour Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $23

Sample Chennai street food on a 2-hour guided walk with small groups, tasting fees included, and stops for snacks and sweets.

“The guide never came. The office never Ickes up and they never returned my email. We paid for nothing and never got the experience”

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Chennai Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

13.Chennai Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

A 2-hour Chennai walk linking Shiva, scholars, and Lakshmi through stories, hidden lanes, and a reflective inward perspective for $18.

“The guide Kavin was very nice and considerate of our group. And he was also very knowledgeable and explained the history of the temples and places of worship we visited, and answered all questions very patiently. I booked the afternoon/evening timeslot and I can only recommend that time of day for it. After the tour Kavin even helped me getting an auto to get back to my hostel, and checked if I arrived safely. That's really very, very sweet!”

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Experience Mylapore: Enriching Walking Trail Tour

14.Experience Mylapore: Enriching Walking Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $35

Walk historic Mylapore with a guide, visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Santhome Church, then enjoy a rickshaw ride and snacks for $35.

“In Wonder tours they provide this complementary walking tour.Our guide Rajesh done fabulous job.He explains every detail in the temple.”

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Chennai: Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience

15.Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $49

Walk Mylapore with a ministry-approved guide to see Ramakrishna Math, Kapaleeshwar Temple, Jain shrines, and San Thome Basilica in 3 hours.

“A fantastic walking tour to some amazing temples and cathedral guided by the beautiful and funny Kalpana. Kalpana was knowledgeable, relaxed, warm and funny and made the tour really special. She shared the stories from each site with a genuine style that brought each place to life. Walking through the streets of Chennai was fun!”

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