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Home/Destinations/Chennai/Chennai heritage & temples
Heritage & temples · Chennai itinerary

Chennai Heritage & Temples: The Best Itinerary

Chennai is a treasure of temples and heritage. Here is how to explore them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Mylapore
  2. 2Mahabalipuram
  3. 3Kanchipuram
  4. 4San Thome

The temples

Mylapore and beyond.

The ancient art

Mahabalipuram’s carvings.

The silk city

Temple-rich Kanchipuram.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chennai — prices per person.

Bangalore Lepakshi Temple and Adiyogi Statue Tour with Transport
Bangalore
Bangalore Lepakshi Temple and Adiyogi Statue Tour with Transport
5.0(11)·10 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai
Chennai
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai
5.0(38)·12 hours
from$129/ 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
Best of Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram: Private Day Tour
Chennai
Best of Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram: Private Day Tour
5.0(11)·12 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour
Bangalore
Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour
5.0(430)·12–13 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Best of Chennai and Mahabalipuram Full Day Private Guided Tour
Chennai
Best of Chennai and Mahabalipuram Full Day Private Guided Tour
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Old to New Bangalore Day Tour: Lalbagh, Temple, Market & Palace
Bangalore
Old to New Bangalore Day Tour: Lalbagh, Temple, Market & Palace
5.0(471)·8–9 hours
from$110/ 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

Chennai heritage & temples — FAQ

What are the best temples near Chennai?
The Mylapore temples, Mahabalipuram’s shore temples and Kanchipuram’s ancient temples.
Is Mahabalipuram worth visiting?
Yes — its UNESCO shore temples and rock carvings are a highlight of South India.
What is Kanchipuram famous for?
Its ancient temples and world-renowned hand-woven silk sarees.

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