Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of Mylapore, Chennai’s vibrant neighborhood, and immerse yourself in its temples, bazaars, and local culture. Explore the Kapaleeshwara Temple, Santhome Church, and stroll through the bustling streets filled with jewellers, silk merchants, and flower vendors. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the authentic charm of Mylapore!
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of Mylapore, Chennai’s vibrant neighborhood, and immerse yourself in its temples, bazaars, and local culture. Explore the Kapaleeshwara Temple, Santhome Church, and stroll through the bustling streets filled with jewellers, silk merchants, and flower vendors. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the authentic charm of Mylapore!
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple - The Chennai walking tour begins in Mylapore, a historic area with records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land rich with deities! The tour starts at the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. This temple is the heart of Mylapore, and the guide will reveal the intriguing rituals that occur…
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple - The Chennai walking tour begins in Mylapore, a historic area with records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land rich with deities! The tour starts at the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. This temple is the heart of Mylapore, and the guide will reveal the intriguing rituals that occur there.
- Sri Ramakrishna Math - The tour includes a visit to the Ramakrishna Monastery and Universal Temple, dedicated to one of India’s most influential philosophers. The cultural guide will discuss his significant contributions to Indian philosophy and his belief in the unity of religions. He was instrumental in connecting the ancient and modern worlds.
- Vasupujya Swami Jain Mandir - The Vasupujya Swami Temple is a Shwetambara Jain temple renowned for its extraordinary architecture. Dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the other 24 Tirthankaras (spiritual teachers), the temple provides a captivating atmosphere that enhances Mylapore’s religious diversity. Its peaceful and unique ambiance makes it a notable site in the area.
- San Thome Church - The Chennai walking tour also includes a visit to the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Inside the magnificent neo-Gothic Basilica, visitors will be captivated by its beauty. The shrine contains a small relic of bone and the lance that pierced Saint Thomas in the year 52, which is truly the highlight of this Chennai tour.
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Gratuities (optional)
During this walk, you will visit the temple in the company of our knowledgeable guide. We will also walk through the surrounding areas, where you can see Mylapore in all its crowded chaos. The jewellers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers and the flower vendors in the bazaars provide a colourful backdrop to the temple. The walk takes us through…
During this walk, you will visit the temple in the company of our knowledgeable guide. We will also walk through the surrounding areas, where you can see Mylapore in all its crowded chaos. The jewellers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers and the flower vendors in the bazaars provide a colourful backdrop to the temple. The walk takes us through small lanes with old-style homes, through silk shops, stores selling music and religious memorablia, ‘kutcheri’ auditoriums, etc.
Visit the Kapaleeshwara Temple, the Santhome Church, and walk through the by-lanes of Mylapore during this 3-hour tour. The tour is mostly on foot with a short stretch in an auto-rickshaw (local tuk-tuk) that are arranged and included in the tour and it will end with south Indian refreshments.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
