Top 15 Walking Tours in Chennai

Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company

/ August 18, 2026

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

/ August 25, 2026

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

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

Walk Chennai’s George Town from Fort St. George to the Armenian Church, tracing East India Company trade, law, and war-linked stories on a small-group tour.

“A very interesting tour , tailored to our interests. Would have preferred less time in the museum however as I had just spent the afternoon in another museum!”

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

/ September 1, 2026

3.Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

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

Mahabalipuram guided walk from Shore Temple to Five Rathas, UNESCO Pallava sights, small group up to 15, admission included, $50.

“Ramesh was knowledgeable, pleasant, and fkexible. Tour is well arranged. If you are arranging your own transportation, be sure to have drop off and pickup a bit away from the very busy temple sites.”

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Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

/ August 10, 2026

4.Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

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

2-hour Chennai walking tour from Kapaleeshwarar Temple with English/Hindi storyteller guides, hidden lanes, coffee stops, and local tips for $14.

“Really interesting. Fitted lots into a short time. Excellent informative guide Venkat. Highly recommended.”

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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

/ September 4, 2026

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

/ September 9, 2026

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

/ September 12, 2026

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

/ September 17, 2026

8.Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $68

Private Peacock Trail in Mylapore: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, 2000-year-old streets, St Thomas story at Santhome, snacks, water.

“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

/ September 22, 2026

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 Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

/ October 5, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · from $13

2-hour guided walk in Chennai’s Mylapore, from Kapaleeswarar Temple to Marina Beach and Vivekananda House, with a free souvenir.

“Tour did not turn up. We were at the start point but no tour guide. Called number for help but no answer. Spoke to locals and they confirmed we were in the right place. We would like a refund please”

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Explore Chennai City: Guided Walking Tour on Foot

/ October 21, 2026

11.Explore Chennai City: Guided Walking Tour on Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $12Best value

2-hour guided Chennai walk: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, St. Thomas Cathedral, lighthouse views, Vivekananda House, and Marina Beach for $12.

“It was a beautiful mixture of hoong to the ceremonies of the hindutple, walking around the jeighbourhood and drining a real good coffey and having a bite in a local place. The guide was showing a lot of interesting placesand knows well abput history. Hoghly recommended”

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Chennai: Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour

/ August 10, 2026

12.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

/ August 10, 2026

13.2 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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Food Walk Tour Chennai

/ October 27, 2026

14.Food Walk Tour Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $23

Taste Chennai street snacks on a 2-hour Food Walk Tour with guide, chai, and Kerala treats like idiyappam and sweets, fees included.

“Highly trained guide says viator... this is not true. Friendly guide with not a clue of doing the tour. We went to 4 places , eat few things here and there. Very dissapointed. We felt robbed tbh. I raised a complaint to viator... still didn't recieve a reply, not even acknowledge the complaint.”

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