Best Walking Tours in Chennai

Discover the beauty of Chennai on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Chennai by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Chennai

Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (224 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Mylapore walking tour in Chennai will demystify Hindu Gods & Temple rituals. It is organised by a tourism ministry approved company which is also a member of IATO. From far, the thousands of Hindu Gods and complex rituals in temples look bewildering! Our Cultural Evangelist will demystify the reason for so many Gods and purpose of Temple rituals. Relics of St Thomas are a highlight of the Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. Visit the Shrine in San Thome Basilica to see relics like a small bone of St Thomas, the head of the lance with which the Saint was pierced and an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother. Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. comes with an opportunity to savor the taste of the iconic Filter Coffee of Mylapore. Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.

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

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (125 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Georgetown Heritage walk is an immersive walking tour in Chennai. It is organised by a tourism ministry approved company which is also a member of IATO. This Chennai walk will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement. We will trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East India Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the premier trading hub of Chennai. Experience cultural diversity in this walking tour in Chennai at streets where traders from many nationalities and communities used to ply their trade including Armenian merchants. Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (78 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Over 3 hours, the Mahabalipuram walking tour will teleport you to the 7th century incredible rock cut monuments. It is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of Indian Tour Operators Association. This tour can be done by walk or in your vehicle. We can also arrange a tuk tuk or autorickshaw. You will experience masterpieces from this world heritage site like the Pancha Rathas which are rock cut monolith temples, Arjuna's Penance the giant open air rock relief, the gravity defying Krishna's butterball and the Shore temple which is the last remaining of the 7 Pagodas mentioned by Marco Polo. Mahabalipuram is the proud recipient of world's first stone carving city declaration. However, the next generation of sculptors are moving to the cities for jobs threatening a slow death for this fine art. Our company is helping this community by training & employing local guides and by procuring their wares to strengthen their livelihood. .

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Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (70 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 68.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Visit a bustling market place and streets teeming with life and color in Chennai. Walk through George Town and discover fascinating stories of the everyday life of local people. From being the Black Town to a vibrant wholesale market, this place has seen it all. Come experience the crowded markets, narrow lanes, fascinating history, and mesmerizing images!

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 Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (67 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 45.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Sowcarpet street food is a food walking tour in Chennai to stimulate your taste buds. Street Food Tour is a great way to experience Chennai through its delectable street food. It's a multi-sensorial experience over 2 hours as we taste the signature dishes from legendary food stalls as we walk through frenetic streets, narrow alleys brimming with food stalls and colorful shops. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

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

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (54 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

British Architecture walk is an immersive walking tour in Chennai which traces the city's heritage from colonial times to the modern age. Chennai, formerly known as Madras, was the capital of the Southern British India. Many great monuments were built during the British rule and several of them continue to dominate the skyline of Chennai even today. In this walking tour, we will visit some of the prominent landmarks of Chennai, which were built during the British era in an architectural style blending British as well as Indian elements. We will start at the Central Railway Station and walk to Ripon Building, Southern Railway Headquarters, Victory Memorial, Fort St George, Naper Bridge and finish at Madras University building. Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

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Marina Beach walking tour by tourism ministry approved company in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (44 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Marina beach walk is an immersive walking tour in Chennai, led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the cultural heritage of Chennai. It is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of Indian Tour Operators Association. Marina Beach is where the pulse of Chennai can be gauged. Soak in the atmosphere and meet the city's people in this walking tour in Chennai. While the statues tell the history of the city, the beach itself is where common people gather to voice their opinion on issues to those in power. This guided walking tour in Chennai is a cultural immersion! Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.

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Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (35 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 68.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Have you ever wondered why there are so many Gods in India? Or what the stars have to do with your future? As you walk through the Mylapore neighborhood in Chennai, explore fascinating stories hidden from the mundane rituals of daily life in South India - stories of Gods and demons, and stories of ancient customs and symbolism. Mylapore is a bustling neighborhood in the heart of Chennai dated the city by at least 2,000 years and has maintained many traditions and arts that Chennai is so famous for.

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Exploring Georgetown: A Heritage Walking Tour of Chennai in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

On this tour, we explore the busy neighbourhood of Georgetown. This area consists of well-established specialised bazaars, with small winding streets, warehouses, covered wholesale markets, street stalls and retail shops. Originally called ‘Black Town’, the area came up in the late 1600s after the founding of Fort St. George. Local people settled here to trade and do business with the fort. A portion of Black Town was flattened in the 1700’s, to provide an open area outside Fort St George. The residents of Blacktown re-settled just beyond the open area, in what was called New Black Town. In the mid 1800’s, the open area (old Black Town) was used to construct the grand building of Madras High Court. In 1910, when King George visited India, Blacktown was renamed Georgetown. Today Georgetown continues to be a busy market area, selling everything under the sun: bangles, fabrics, fruits, vegetables, spices, stationery, jewellery, etc.

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Chennai, Guided Birding And Birding Photo Trip With Spot Scope, 2 to 3 Hours in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 70.41

 

Our Chennai Birding or Birding Photography or Birdwatching trips are popular. Why should you do Birdwatching Trip with KeyTerns? - You will be taken to the best locations to see maximum / rare species - You will get enhanced birdwatching with the experienced Birding Guide and Bird call expert using high end Spotting Scope / Binocular - You will experience the best Birdwatching, and learning several species of birds, their behaviors, sound and life. - You will do some stunning Birding photography - Much more Curator profile: Curator is Subbu. He is a passionate Birdwatcher, Bird call specialist, Bird sound recorder and a Researcher providing lectures at various places. He can identify a bird by listening to the sound. He has contributed a lot to the Bird counting and is part of various Birding organizations. He uses high quality Spotting Scope or Binoculars to spot the birds at distance and explains. Last Birding Trip details 2.96 km, 192 minutes, 298 Birds of 48 Species identified.

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Big Fat Indian Wedding, shopping & bazaar walking tour in Chennai in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 60.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Big Fat Wedding is an immersive walking tour in Chennai. It is organised by a tourism ministry approved company which is also a member of IATO. This walk is led by a cultural evangelist who will explain the things required for a typical South Indian Wedding. Walk past all the shops that sell merchandise critical for an Indian Wedding. Silk, jewelry, apparel, flowers & utensils. Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.

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Chennai Walk of Divinity  in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 13.05

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This walk is very different because when we go on any tour, we are exploring and experiencing places and things that are outside, but on this tour we will be taking a journey inwards and you will explore the very life within, it could be a life changing experience if you decide to take it in the right perspective. Connect the dots of spirituality, religion and science to make sense and go beyond the framework of logic, an experience designed to elevate your spiritual journey.

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Chennai Museum Walk with a Storyteller in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 58.67

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

- Led by the Heritage Storyteller, - 3 dimensional narration that includes cultural, historical, and mythological wherever required - Learn about Egmore Museum, its origin, seeing rich and classic collection of artefacts. - Understanding sculptors' creativity Important galleries of Museum are Anthropology, Prehistory, Folk Arts, Bronze, Stone, Arts, Zoology, Botany, etc. Heritage Storyteller will cover some galleries.

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Private Night Walking Tour Chennai in Chennai

Chennai , Tamil Nadu

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 12.67

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Chennai's charm transforms into a captivating spectacle by nightfall, offering a mesmerizing experience unlike any other. Join us on a unique and off-the-beaten-path adventure through the nocturnal wonders of Chennai. Embark on an urban exploration as we traverse local hotspots and popular hangouts, immersing ourselves in the vibrant pulse of the city after dark. From iconic monuments to ancient alleyways, and from modern marvels to historic streets, witness the enchanting beauty of Chennai illuminated under the moonlit sky.

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Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Chennai at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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