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Top 14 Walking Tours in Chennai

14 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $14

This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 walking tours in Chennai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company - Meeting point, pickup options, and what the group experience feels like
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Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company

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1.Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company

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

Walk Chennai’s Mylapore on a 3-hour tour of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Ramakrishna Math, Jain sites, and San Thome, with snacks and coffee.

“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 - Fort St. George Museum: where the East India Company story gets concrete
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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company - Pancha Rathas first: the rock-cut “chariots” that set the tone
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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

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Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour) - Your Guide Is the Product: Storytelling in English and Hindi
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Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide - Murukku Sandwich in Sowcarpet: The Start That Sets the Tone
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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

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5.Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $45

Taste Chennai street food in 2 hours with Murukku Sandwich, Kesar lassi, Kakada jalebi, and vada pav, guided in small groups.

“Great experience on this tour. Although I’m very familiar with Indian food, this tour gave me an opportunity to try a lot of previously unknown foods. Everything was delicious, and no one had any stomach problems afterwards.”

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Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town

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6.Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $68

Walk George Town’s markets with a private guide, get context on daily life, and see Kotwal Chavadi Market up close in 2.5 hours.

“This was a really wonderful tour - the one we enjoyed the most in Chennai. We actually had two guides - Lakshmi and a new guide (whose name I am ashamed to say I have forgotten!). Their English was first class, and they had great stories to tell and explanations of tRead more”

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British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai - Meeting Point to Finish: How Logistics Affect Your Experience
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British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $55

Walk through Chennai’s British-era buildings, from Egmore and Central stations to Napier Bridge and the University of Madras, with snacks included.

“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 - Kapaleeshwarar Temple: where rituals become understandable
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Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

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Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company - Chennai Lighthouse: the easy climb with real payoff
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Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

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9.Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $50

Guided Marina Beach walk in Chennai with lighthouse views, statue stories, Parthasarathy Temple rituals, snacks, tea, and optional pickup.

“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: Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour - Black Town and George Town, Where the Side Streets Do the Talking
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Chennai: Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour

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10.Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★2.4 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

Walk Chennai street markets in George Town, Black Town, textiles, flowers, and spices on a 2-hour guided tour for $18 with local tips.

“Nanda a été un super guide. Nous avons fait le marché aux fleurs, aux épices et aux fruits. Malgré une population très dense Nanda a su rendre le moment très agréable. Je recommande !”

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Chennai: 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour - What You Taste: Idiyappam, Dhokla, Sweets, Snacks, and Tea
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Chennai: 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

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11.2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

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

A 2-hour guided Chennai street food walk with English and Hindi help, local tastings, and a look at neighborhood markets for $18.

“Very interesting tour, lots to see and lots to try. Very friendly guide. Good organisation and delivery.”

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Chennai Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) - Marundeeswarar Temple and Shiva as Aushadeeswarar, the God of Medicines
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Chennai Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

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Chennai: Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience - Meeting at Ramakrishna Math and getting the neighborhood story first
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Chennai: Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience

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13.Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience

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

A 2.5 to 3 hour Mylapore walk with a ministry-approved guide, visiting Ramakrishna Math, Kapaleeswar Temple, Jain shrines, and St Thomas.

“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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Chennai: George Town Origins Guided Walking Tour - From St Mary’s Church to Madras High Court in Queen Victoria’s shadow
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Chennai: George Town Origins Guided Walking Tour

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14.George Town Origins Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $49

Trace Chennai’s George Town story from Fort St George to St Mary’s Church, Madras High Court, Dare House, and the Armenian Church, ending in China Bazaar for $49.

“The tour was excellent. We visited the colonial and British areas, which were clearly very interesting, even though some of the buildings are a bit deteriorated. The guide was extremely kind, very knowledgeable, and provided great service. The car was also in good condition. Overall, it was a very useful cultural experience and absolutely worth doing”

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