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Rippon Building
Egmore Station
Victoria Memorial
Central Station
Napier Bridge

British Buildings & the Story of Chennai walking tour with guide

By 5 Senses Walks Chennai
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$115 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Story of Chennai through British Buildings is an immersive walking tour in Chennai. This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will explain the history of these buildings as well as the fate of their masters.
Chennai was an important power centre during the British rule in India. Listen to the Chennai storey through the buildings built in that period.
Over the 3 hours appreciate the harmony in blending of Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic and Byzantine styles of architecture.

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.

Activity location

  • Chennai Central Railway Station
    • General Hospital Rd, Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet
    • 600003, Chennai (Madras), India, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chennai Egmore
    • Gandhi Irwin Road
    • 600008, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Walk with pick and drop
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English

Car
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$115.21 x 1 AdultAU$115.21
Total
Price is AU$115.21
Until Fri, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chennai Central Railway Station
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Railways is a British Legacy left behind after the fall of imperialism. Today the Indian Railways binds this vast country together. The Central Railway Station was built in 1873 in Gothic Revival style by British architect George Harding handles more than 350000 passengers every day.
Greater Chennai Corporation Office
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Built in the year 1913, the Ripon Building is the official seat of the Chennai Corporation and is painted white as a representation of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is named after Lord Ripon, a Governor-General of British India. Our Cultural Evangelist will explain how Ripon introduced local self Government in India. Today this building is the office of Mayor of Chennai and features a charming Westminster Chiming Clock.
Southern Railway Headquarters
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Southern Railway headquarters was one of the earliest buildings in India to be built with reinforced concrete. Learn about how the British introduced Railways to hasten troop movement and helped keep the Colony under the control of the British Empire. After independence this symbol of colonialism became a unifying agent of Modern India with various provinces spread far away from each other.
Victory War Memorial
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid’s bow, is a memorial constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I
St Mary's Church
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India.
Napier Bridge
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Napier Bridge was built in 1869 across the Coovum river and is named after the British governor of Fort St George. Before arriving iin India, Napier commanded the 50th Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War in Iberia against Napoleon Bonaparte. He helped annex the SIndh province in North West India which was resisting the British Empire.
University of Madras
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Senate House is the administrative centre of the University of Madras. We part ways after appreciating this Indo Saracenic beauty.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChennai Central Railway Station
    • General Hospital Rd, Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet
    • 600003, Chennai (Madras), India, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChennai Egmore
    • Gandhi Irwin Road
    • 600008, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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