Sowcarpet Market: Chennai Street Food Tour

Embark on a delectable food journey through the vibrant Sowcarpet Market in Chennai. Discover the authentic flavors of South Indian cuisine, taste local delicacies, and explore the bustling stalls with a knowledgeable guide. Limited spots available, book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sowcarpet - Meet your guide outside of Joonus Sait and Sons at 4pm and start this 2.5-hour walking tour. The streets of Sowcarpet teem with shops selling food - from the exotic to the everyday. Walk through the market sampling some of the best local street food on offer - savory ‘chaats’, sweets and refreshing cold beverages. ‘Murukku’ sandwich,…
What's Included
  • Food tasting experience
  • Refreshments including snacks and beverages
  • Expert local guide
  • All inclusive of taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey through Sowcarpet to explore authentic South Indian flavors beyond what you’ll find on the typical Chennai tourist menu. Navigate the bustling Sowcarpet Market with ease alongside a small group, guided by an expert who will introduce you to the daily fare savored by the locals. Dive into a haven of street food, sampling the…

Location
Joonus Sait & Sons
Rattan Bazaar Road
We will pick up you from Joonus Sait & Sons Shop entrance..
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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O172psandrews
Aug 13, 2024
Fantastic - Had the best food tour with Rajesh at bustling streets.He gave more information about the city .Highly recommended for the foodies.
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Maps58729524074
Aug 5, 2024
Excellent intro to Indian street food - Great tour, the food was excellent and the guide was friendly. The area is very busy so can be a bit of a cultural shock if it's your first time in Chennai. Other than that the food brings a lot of wow moments.
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Lilyjy7284ke
Jul 30, 2024
A memorable journey through Chennai food tour!! - The tour is expertly curated, taking you through bustling streets and hidden gems that showcase the best of Sowcarpet’s food scene. From crispy dosas,lassi,spicy chaat and indulgent sweets, each stop provides a unique taste of local flavors. The guides are knowledgeable and passionate, offering insights into the history and cultural significance of each dish, which enhances the overall experience.
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490anirudhr
Jul 25, 2024
Food tour at Chennai! - We done a great food tour with Rajesh at sowcarpet market.Its very busiest area in Chennai and visited lots of local restaurants.
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686nolanc
Mar 25, 2024
Lots of food varieties! - Our guide picked us from starting point on time.We had lot of food samples like dosa,pav bajji,masala chai,lassi and dahi puri etc.
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Roy
Mar 16, 2024
A walking delight - This was a great food tour. We met Rajesh who was waiting for my wife and I at the pick up point. It was great trying a mix of restaurant and street food. Being immersed in the hustle and bustle of Chennai one minute to sitting down in an A/C restaurant eating Dosa and Puri with accompanied dishes and delights. Go hungry, it's an absolute delight and Rajesh was super friendly ensuring we safely got back into an Uber. Highly recommend.
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S3981ijjamesc
Mar 12, 2024
Great tour! - We went through busy streets and had lot of food varities with little history. Rajesh was our guide and he is brilliant.Highly recommended.
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Jonrd2381ih
Mar 11, 2024
A fun and vibrant food tour - This food tour provided an excellent insight into life in Chennai and incorporated lots of delicious food and drinks. Our tour guide, Nanda, was extremely knowledgeable and told us a lot about the history and culture of Chennai. We spent a couple of hours walking around the busy Chennai market stopping off to sample various fresh foods. The highlights for us were the samosas and mango lassi. It was a Saturday afternoon so it was very crowded on the streets with lots of bikes and tuk tuks moving past us. Therefore, I wouldn’t recommend for families with young children as there were no clear pavements as the vendors spill out onto the streets but it was fine for my wife and I. There were chances to stop and take a few photos of some nice buildings and we finished having tea in a nicely air conditioned cafe which helped us digest our food. Nanda was very welcoming and made the tour a very special experience, thank you!
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T3916nldavel
Feb 18, 2024
India gastronomic experience - Amazing! The food was great, I was super full at the end of it. Our guide was informed about the food, the regions where they belong and the ingredients. We went to places that we would have definitely not have gone without him. I recommend it this tour a 100% , worth every penny.
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Lifeisbetterhere
Mar 8, 2024
Bad Tour - Not Recommended - Very little interesting to see or talk about, not many interesting foods to try and learn about, very long walk (1/2 to 3/4 mile) through street packed with people, carts, cars, tuk-tuks and very bothersome noise from constant horn honking. This walk is intended for you to experience the "culture" of the market; we could have walked just a few blocks, gotten the idea, and avoided the remaining unpleasantness. We have been on at least a dozen other food tours in many countries around the world, so we have much to compare this experience with. I truly wish the experience could have been better and that we could have given a more favorable review, as we truly wish the Indian people to succeed and experience a better and better way of life.
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