Mylapore Walking Tour in Chennai: Demystifying Hindu Gods, Temple Rituals, and Gastronomic Delights
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Chennai
Discover the secrets of Hindu Gods, temple rituals, and delicious cuisine on a captivating Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. Uncover the relics of St Thomas and support local communities.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Lord Shiva ) - The Chennai walk is set in Mylapore, an ancient site with written records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land of many Gods! We will begin the walking tour in Chennai at Kapaaleswar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. The Temple is the epicenter of Mylapore and our guide will demystify all the fantastic rituals that are happening in the temple!
  • Sri Ramakrishna Math - Next in our Chennai walk we will visit the monastery and universal temple of Ramakrishna, one of India’s greatest philosophers. Our cultural evangelist will explain his contribution to Indian philosophy, his belief in harmony of religions. His stellar work in acting as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds.
  • Vasupujya Swami Jain Mandir - Vasupujya Swami temple is a Shwetambara Jain temple and has an impressive architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the other 24 Tirtankaras (spiritual teachers). The temple has a spell binding ambience and adds to the religious diversity of Mylapore.
  • San Thome Church - The walking tour in Chennai brings us to the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Its a mesmerizing experience inside the neo gothic style Basilica. The shrine preserves a small bone and the lance that pierced through Saint Thomas in the year 52 and that is indeed the highlight of this Chennai walk.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
Additional Information

Mylapore walking tour in Chennai will demystify Hindu Gods & Temple rituals. 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.

Location
Ramakrishna Mutt Old Temple
Ramakrishna Mutt Road
Our guide will meet you at entrance of Ramakirshna Mutt
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Karent757237
May 23, 2024
Excellent way to spend a morning! - I was lucky enough to take this tour a couple weeks ago and it was fantastic! My tour guide Kannan was excellent - knowledgeable, personable, and overall a great person to walk around with. As a solo traveler in Chennai on business, it was the perfect trip to help me see a little bit of the city and the culture.
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992kavitas
Apr 29, 2024
A beautiful memory! - This was my first visit to Chennai and I stayed at the Trident Chennai for 2 nights. I checked in for one night after flying in from Boston, US. I was on my way to Trichy for a wedding at the temple town of Kumbakonam. After having had a long flight from Boston, Trident provided me the perfect night's rest. I checked in again for a night on my way back from Trichy. During both occasions, I found my room to be cosy and relaxing. My trip was rushed but they have all the amenities required for a pleasant stay. The establishment has a beautiful Spa, gym and pool. I wished I could have stayed longer to use their gym and Spa. The Concierge at the hotel gave me some great recommendations for touring the town. The employees at Trident Chennai go above and beyond to make their guests comfortable. They were courteous and most hospitable. I tried the food at both their restaurants Cinnamon and Samudra. I personally liked the food at Cinnamon since they had variety, both traditional South Indian cuisine as well as Moghlai cuisine. Thank you to everybody at Trident hotel who made my first visit to Chennai the most beautiful dream of an experience. I did spent sometime doing a few things, visited the LIOA art gallery and some shopping around the area. I found using the Uber service the most convenient during my outings.
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Julienwilanow
Apr 15, 2024
Magical experience of Mylapore walk - It was a perfect experience! My guide Hareesh was really great, the explanations were clear, I learned a lot about the history of Mylapore and Hinduism! I loved the experience at the Kapaleeshwar temple as well as the visit to St. Thomas Basilica. Thanks again Hareesh and 5Senses!
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Julesken1959
Apr 11, 2024
Wonderful walking tour in historic Mylapore - I enjoyed this tour; Mylapore God Tour very much. My guide, Kannon was so knowledgeable and made the tour so interesting, incorporating the background to the different religions but with many details on architecture and even flowers and trees. I also enjoyed seeing the Mylapore area by foot. Enjoyed a wonderful coffee and sweet treats. I highly recommend this tour.
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Kochakorn
Mar 23, 2024
Perfect tour if you want to learn about indian ways of life - The tour is great luckily i went there on weekend so the temple was full of people and there are many amazing cultural things to observe.
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N1158obfernandas
Mar 19, 2024
A must-do while in Chennai - I had the pleasure to spend the morning with Hareesh, my tour guide, who, honestly, made my day! He was able to explain very abstract and philosophical topics in an easy-going and interesting way. I could really immerse myself in the hindu religion and learn so much. Throughout the tour, you are also able to pass by different religions (Jainism, Christianity, Hindu, Sri Krishnama’s religion etc), which makes the tour even more special. I would definitely recommend this while in Chennai!
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Vichumania
Mar 14, 2024
An Excellent Experience - We had such a wonderful morning with our guide, Kannan. He was incredibly knowledgeable and his way of presenting information and showing us the sights was perfect. Our walking tour was comfortable, educational, and fun. Kannan allowed us to go at our pace to take in the beauty of each stop on our itinerary. We have a much deeper understanding of the fascinating religious history of Chennai. I would highly recommend booking a tour with 5 Senses!
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Justin
Mar 10, 2024
Excellent tour supported via an exceptional tour guide! - Very good tour that entirely due to the excellent services of the tour guide - Kannan. Try knowledgeable about the area, key sites, historical facts, and in depth knowledge of the different religions in Chennai/India. Would recommend to friends and family in a heartbeat.
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Marielan960
Mar 8, 2024
Great way to understand Chennai’s religious background - Absolutely amazing tour! If you only have a few hours available in Chennai this tour is a great way to see the diversity in Indian religious background and how that influences the culture. Ganesh (yes, like the god 😁), my guide, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, courteous and accommodating. Even accepted to take me to the airport at the end of the tour instead of back to the hotel, which saved me time and allowed me to enjoy the tour better 😁
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Erikakiemo
Mar 4, 2024
Quick tour through Chennai - The tour with Ganesh was quick but exactly what I needed, as I did not have much time. He was friendly and explained me everything that I asked so I could have an idea about the local culture.
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