Explorando George Town : Chennai Heritage & Bazaar Tour a pie
Descripción
En este recorrido, exploramos el concurrido barrio de Georgetown. Esta área consiste en bazares especializados bien establecidos, con pequeñas calles sinuosas, almacenes, mercados mayoristas cubiertos, puestos callejeros y tiendas minoristas. Originalmente llamada "Ciudad Negra", el área surgió a fines del siglo XVII después de la fundación de Fort St. George. La gente local se estableció aquí para comerciar y hacer negocios con el fuerte. Una parte de Black Town se aplanó en los 1700 para proporcionar un área abierta fuera de Fort St George. Los residentes de Blacktown se reubicaron justo más allá del área abierta, en lo que se llamó New Black Town. A mediados de la década de 1800, el área abierta (antigua Ciudad Negra) se usó para construir el gran edificio del Tribunal Superior de Madras. En 1910, cuando el rey George visitó la India, Blacktown pasó a llamarse Georgetown. Hoy en día, Georgetown sigue siendo una zona de mercado muy concurrida, que vende todo bajo el sol: brazaletes, telas, frutas, verduras, especias, artículos de papelería, joyas, etc.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
De ser la Ciudad Negra a convertirse en un mercado al por mayor bullicioso, George Town en Chennai lo ha visto todo. Un mercado donde prácticamente cualquier cosa que se pueda vender legalmente se puede comprar por el precio correcto. El recorrido a pie te lleva al corazón del mercado de las verduras y las flores, con historias fascinantes que brindan un contexto para las vistas coloridas. Una visita al corazón de George Town es una experiencia que no olvidará. Mercados abarrotados, calles estrechas, historia fascinante e imágenes fascinantes lo invitan a experimentar la colorida y rica cultura.
El Tribunal Superior de Chennai, establecido originalmente en 1862 por un decreto de la reina Victoria, se erige como uno de los edificios más emblemáticos de la ciudad. Conocido por su grandeza y arquitectura indosaracénica, el Tribunal Superior ha estado en el corazón del sistema legal de Tamil Nadu durante más de un siglo. Sin embargo, su historia no se limita a su papel en la ley y la justicia. Uno de los capítulos más dramáticos de su historia ocurrió durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, cuando, en 1914, el edificio fue atacado por submarinos alemanes en un intento de interrumpir el control británico sobre sus territorios coloniales.
Este paseo de Chennai nos lleva a través de la calle histórica donde los refugiados armenios establecieron el comercio de seda, especias y gemas hace más de 300 años. Explore la distintiva Iglesia Armenia para una experiencia inmersiva de esta rica historia.
Este icónico edificio de estilo art déco está lleno de historia y una vez sirvió como sede de la empresa de Parry, fundada por Thomas Parry, un galés y uno de los primeros comerciantes libres de Chennai. El edificio lleva el nombre de John Dare, socio comercial de Parry, lo que refleja su papel significativo en la configuración del legado comercial de la ciudad. Hoy en día, es un testimonio de su espíritu emprendedor y la grandeza arquitectónica de una época pasada.
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Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- No se recomienda para viajeros con lesiones de la columna vertebral
- No es recomendable para embarazadas
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(17)
Our guide was friendly, weaving in history about the British East India Company and the Armenian Church. It’s crowded and loud, but the raw energy and hidden heritage gems make it an unforgettable experience.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Georgetown tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Best walking tour in busy streets and our tour guide done the fantastic job.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Bazaar tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
It was a pleasure to explore this part of Chennai with Rajesh. It‘s always great to see the markets in India. Unfortunately there don‘t seem to be many colonial buildings.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Food tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Generally very good. Enjoyed the markets. Good photo opportunities Guide was very accommodating in making a time that suited us.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Bazaar tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Best bazaar walking tour with our guide Nanda.He have more information about the bazaar area and he is more friendly...
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Bazaar tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Fabulous walking tour with our guide rajesh at busy market area.We visited multiple shops in this tour which was amazing.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Bazaar walking tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
NOTHING....the meeting point as stated in the booking confirmation was changed...even a policeman did not know where the location was. The guide took me down 1 part of the market and then told me the rest would not be open...he then took me on a walk through parts of George town...parts of it was scary...at 1 point we went down stairs and under an isolated dingy and flooded bridge. As for the water and snacks that was part of the package...I recieved nothing...what a rip off
Hi Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the meeting point and any inconvenience caused by the changes to the original plan. It appears there was a miscommunication regarding the opening hours of the shops in the bazaar, as they typically open later in the day. We also regret that the experience did not meet your expectations and that the promised water and snacks were not provided. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we will address these concerns with the guide and team to ensure future improvements. We appreciate your understanding. Warm regards, The Wonder tours team
Our guide, Rajesh was phenomenal! He kept our large group together through the busy market streets and provided a tremendous amount of information.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Bazaar walking tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Great walking tour at busy market area.Brilliant explanation by our guide Rajesh.Higjly recommend this walking tour.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Bazaar walking tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
This was a great tour that hit all the highlights in Bazaar area and was a great way to begin our time in Chennai. Rajesh our guide, was so friendly and informative. He really knew his stuff, and he was happy to answer any questions we might have.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Bazaar walking tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
