Chennai Private Tour with Female Guide
Description
What sets my Chennai tours apart is the personal touch and insider knowledge I bring as a local. I will take you to attractions like Marina Beach, Bessy Beach, food streets, shopping bazaars, antique shopping, and nightlife spots. You can savor mouthwatering street food, discover unique shopping spots, and immerse yourself in the city's lively nightlife. My guided tours offer a truly immersive and personalized adventure. They are ideal for adventure seekers, families with children, and cultural enthusiasts. Book with me to experience Chennai through the eyes of a local expert. Gain insider knowledge, enjoy memorable encounters with local traditions, and embark on an enriching journey that highlights the best of Chennai's culture and charm!
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Itinerary
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore • Iconic Dravidian-style Shiva temple, famous for its colorful gopuram and sacred tank. • Explore the local temple market for souvenirs, flowers, and handicrafts. ✅ OR Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur • Ancient Shiva temple known as the God of Medicines, popular for healing prayers. • Admire its 7-tiered gopuram, temple tank, and Chola architecture.
Santhome Cathedral Basilica (Option 1) • Historical Roman Catholic church, built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle. • Beautiful white neo-Gothic architecture and peaceful ambiance. ✅ OR 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM — Velankanni Shrine, Besant Nagar (Option 2) • Popular Catholic church known for miraculous healing, dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health.
Marina Beach (Option 1) • One of the longest urban beaches in the world, great for photo stops, horse rides, and local snacks. ✅ OR 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM — Besant Nagar (Bessie) Beach (Option 2) • Quieter and cleaner beach, loved for its calm waves and relaxed vibe.
Lunch at Sangeetha Restaurant (Veg Meals) • Enjoy authentic South Indian vegetarian meals on banana leaf. • Other options nearby: Saravana Bhavan, Adyar Ananda Bhavan for South Indian cuisine.
Pondy Bazaar (T. Nagar) for Street Shopping • Bustling shopping hub for clothes, accessories, shoes, and souvenirs. • Mix of street-side stalls and branded stores (Max, Westside, Big Bazaar).
Velankanni Shrine, Besant Nagar (Option 2) • Popular Catholic church known for miraculous healing, dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health.
Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur • Ancient Shiva temple known as the God of Medicines, popular for healing prayers. • Admire its 7-tiered gopuram, temple tank, and Chola architecture.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc
- For individuals who cannot eat spicy or acidic foods, drink alcohol, or consume seafood, it is best to choose mild seasonings and herbs, low-acid fruits and juices, mocktails without acidic mixers, and plant-based proteins or non-seafood animal proteins while clearly communicating dietary needs to ensure safe meal choices.
- There are lot of public toilets available
- Lifts / Elevators are available for Disability
Reviews(13)
Great tour over the week end during my business trip in India, beautiful temple visit, nice Indian food for lunch and local coffee and beyond expectation shopping expetience. I highly recommend the tour and the guide.
It was a personalized experience and my guide was wonderful. She was well informed, created a lovely to itinerary and it was a full day with a lot of variety. I would recommend.
Fantastic! I had a beautiful trip with Padma. She was incredibly friendly. Padma explained everything to me and is a wonderful storyteller. I was in Chennai for a wedding and was travelling alone. She helped me buy a sari and was so unbelievably patient with me while shopping. The only thing I would warn anyone of is the dining experience, because you will never forget how delicious the food was and you will crave it forever. It was like spending a day with a friend. Dear Padma, thank you for your patience, for making me feel safe, your humor and your kindness. I wont ever forget this experience. Thank you thank you thank you. Note: have smaller cash with your for this trip for buying offerings at the temple!
Padma and I shared an amazing day in Chennai. Visited shrines, participated in weddings and even included in their photos. Had amazing food which Padma chose for me and it was fabulous. Went shopping and fitted so much into my day. She was absolutely delightful and would highly recommend doing a tour with Padma.
Amazing tour guide. 5* in every respect. Highly recommended
Padma was a great tour guide and I highly recommend booking with her! She tailored the tour to my interest and schedule. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and a welcoming presence in Chennai and a very skilled driver at navigating the traffic in the city.
Thank you so much :D
This may have been my favorite day in India! I was amazed with how incredible Padma was. With her guidance I was immersed in Indian culture and had such great experiences - that I never would have known with a guidebook and I couldn't have done by myself. Her grace and elegance added such depth to my overall experience. I simply cannot recommend this tour enough.
:D thanks a lot for the wonderful review
Amazing tour. Padma made me visit all the aspect of Chennai, from spiritual to real life situation. The tour is well organized and the guide is very kind, supportive and amazing. If you are in Chennai do not loose the tour with Padma!
thank u so much sir
This tour was definitely worth it. Padma was a great guide, we visited the temple, even fed a cow and Padma took me to a restuarant. Honestly this was a great tour and if you are ever in Chennai make sure to book this tour.
thanks a lot so nice to see these words
An absolutely kind & lovely tour guide, Padma did an amazing Chennai tour for a solo overseas female. The 8 hour tour was outstanding. I wish there were more stars in Tripadvisor reviews!
omg so sweet of you thanks a lot
