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Home/Destinations/Chennai/Heritage & Churches

Heritage & Churches Tours

Colonial and Christian Chennai: heritage tours explore the San Thome Basilica, built over the tomb of St Thomas the Apostle, the historic George Town, and Indo-Saracenic landmarks. A different side of the city’s rich past.

111 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company
5.0(484)·7 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions
Chennai
Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions
5.0(299)·3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award
Chennai
Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award
5.0(299)·7 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
Chennai
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
4.9(166)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
5.0(125)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Chennai
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
4.8(88)·6–7 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
Chennai
Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
4.9(84)·13 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town
Chennai
Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town
4.9(80)·2h 30min
from$76/ person
via Viator
British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai
Chennai
British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai
4.8(64)·2h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Following the foot steps of St Thomas in Chennai
Chennai
Following the foot steps of St Thomas in Chennai
5.0(47)·4 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
The Pulse of Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walking Tour
Chennai
The Pulse of Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walking Tour
4.9(45)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Mylapore Cultural Walking Tour Temples and Traditions of Chennai
Chennai
Mylapore Cultural Walking Tour Temples and Traditions of Chennai
4.9(44)·3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Chennai
Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
3.4(33)·2 hours
from$13/ person
via Viator
Private Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai
Chennai
Private Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai
5.0(24)·6–7 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Exploring George Town Chennai Heritage and Bazaar Walking Tour
Chennai
Exploring George Town Chennai Heritage and Bazaar Walking Tour
4.5(20)·2h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Experience Mylapore Enriching Walking Trail Tour
Chennai
Experience Mylapore Enriching Walking Trail Tour
4.9(18)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Big Fat Indian Wedding, shopping & bazaar walking tour in Chennai
Chennai
Big Fat Indian Wedding, shopping & bazaar walking tour in Chennai
4.9(17)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
St Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours
Chennai
St Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours
4.7(14)·4 hours
from$83/ person
via Viator
Explore Chennai City Tour with Guide, Lunch, and Local Highlights
Chennai
Explore Chennai City Tour with Guide, Lunch, and Local Highlights
4.9(11)·6 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
4.9(11)·2–3 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
British Architecture Walk in Chennai by Wonder tours
Chennai
British Architecture Walk in Chennai by Wonder tours
5.0(10)·3 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour
Chennai
Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour
4.0(10)·6 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Best of Chennai: Guided Half Day City Tour with a local
Chennai
Best of Chennai: Guided Half Day City Tour with a local
4.7(7)·4 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast
Chennai
Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast
4.7(6)·3h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Chennai in a Day: Private Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Chennai
Chennai in a Day: Private Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
5.0(3)·7–8 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Chennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour
Chennai
Chennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour
5.0(2)·7–8 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Tour-Approved by Ministry of India
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Tour-Approved by Ministry of India
5.0(2)·2–3 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour From Chennai to Mahabalipuram History Tour
Chennai
Private Day Tour From Chennai to Mahabalipuram History Tour
5.0(2)·5h 15min
from$101/ person
via Viator
Follow in the footsteps of St Thomas - a Private Pilgrimage Tour in Chennai
Chennai
Follow in the footsteps of St Thomas - a Private Pilgrimage Tour in Chennai
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
Chennai
One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Chennai to Kanchipuram A Journey Through Time Temples & Heritage
Chennai
Chennai to Kanchipuram A Journey Through Time Temples & Heritage
4.0(1)·7 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Chennai full day city tour
Chennai
Chennai full day city tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Chennai
Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
5.0(1)·7 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Tuk-Tuk Tour of Mahabalipuram Monuments
Chennai
Tuk-Tuk Tour of Mahabalipuram Monuments
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Private Heritage Tour Of Chennai (Madras)
Chennai
Private Heritage Tour Of Chennai (Madras)
4 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Unexplored Chennai tour of mysterious temple carvings on science & other gems
Chennai
Unexplored Chennai tour of mysterious temple carvings on science & other gems
9 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram Heritage Cycle Tour
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Heritage Cycle Tour
3 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Explore Chennai City: 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour
Chennai
Explore Chennai City: 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour
2 hours
from$13/ person
via Viator
A Heritage Walk thro Temples, Church & Market in Mylapur, Chennai
Chennai
A Heritage Walk thro Temples, Church & Market in Mylapur, Chennai
2–3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Private Chennai to Mahabalipuram Heritage Tour
Chennai
Private Chennai to Mahabalipuram Heritage Tour
7–8 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
Spiritual Sojourn: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai Temple & Ashram Tour
Chennai
Spiritual Sojourn: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai Temple & Ashram Tour
8–10 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Sacred Temple Tour: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai & Golden Temple
Chennai
Sacred Temple Tour: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai & Golden Temple
10–12 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Chennai Tour to Sacred Hills and Eco Trails
Chennai
Chennai Tour to Sacred Hills and Eco Trails
5 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator

Heritage & Churches in Chennai — FAQ

What is San Thome Basilica?
A cathedral built over the tomb of St Thomas the Apostle, one of few such churches worldwide.
What colonial heritage is there in Chennai?
Fort St George, George Town, Indo-Saracenic buildings and San Thome Basilica.
Is a heritage walk worth it in Chennai?
Yes — it reveals the city’s layered colonial and religious history.

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