Georgetown heritage walking tour do primeiro assentamento de Chennai
Descrição
Entre nos arredores do labirinto onde Chennai começou. Este não é um "tour" - é um portal para o posto de negociação da East India Company do século 17. Como uma organização aprovada pelo Ministério do Turismo e membro orgulhoso da IATO, nossos Evangelistas Culturais revelam as estruturas de poder ocultas da cidade. Descubra o legado dos banqueiros armênios de elite, cujo alcance financeiro global ditou o comércio, e os enigmáticos Dubashes – os corretores de poder bilíngues que exerceram a verdadeira influência por trás do trono colonial. Navegamos pelo caos vibrante para descobrir a arquitetura secreta e as histórias dos diversos comerciantes que construíram o Old Madras. Vencedores do Outlook Responsible Tourism Prêmio 2025, asseguramos que sua viagem apoie diretamente os comerciantes e guias locais que mantêm este patrimônio vivo. Experimente o grito, a glória e a história escondida de Chennai.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
Começaremos a caminhada na primeira fortaleza inglesa construída em 1644 pela Companhia das Índias Orientais. Durante esta visita, visitaremos o Museu dentro do Forte para entender como os britânicos dominaram a Índia, seu domínio e, finalmente, como a Índia conquistou sua independência. Observe que o museu estará fechado às sextas-feiras. Também visitaremos a Igreja de Santa Maria, a mais antiga Igreja Anglicana da Índia.
Visite a mais antiga Igreja Anglicana da Índia para apreciar a "Última Ceia".
Explore o local de alguns faróis antigos que funcionaram durante os tempos da Companhia das Índias Orientais.
Este é um edifício art déco icônico repleto de história. Era a sede da empresa de Parry, que recebeu o nome de Thomas Parry, que era galês e um dos primeiros comerciantes livres de Chennai. O edifício tem o nome de seu John Dare, seu parceiro de negócios
Criado em 1862 por um decreto da Rainha Vitória, o Supremo Tribunal atende hoje o estado de Tamil Nadu. Narraremos os acontecimentos de 1914 durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial, que levaram a um ataque a este edifício por submarinos alemães. Este é um dos destaques deste passeio a pé em Chennai.
Esta caminhada em Chennai nos leva pela rua onde refugiados armênios estabeleceram comércio de seda, especiarias e pedras preciosas há 300 anos. Visite a única Igreja Armênia para uma experiência imersiva.
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Pick up de todos os hotéis em Chennai
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Informações importantes
- Opções de transporte público disponíveis perto
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
Avaliações(159)
Satish was a very informative and entertaining guide. I would recommend this tour.
Very informative! A highlight of our trip!
Great guide! Walking tour starting at St George. Tour was from morning until afternoon. It was just me and my partner and the guide. The day and weather was perfect atmosphere. The experience was great. Admission fee was 3000 each. Best for the guide,he was great.
Satish was absolutely phenomenal. so nice, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
I came into this tour a little tired from a long day of walking and sightseeing and was worried I might zone out or lose interest due to my exhaustion. I had nothing to fear, however, because Satish gave an enthralling tour that kept me captivated the entire time despite starting the tour with low energy. There is an incredible amount of history for discussion in Georgetown, way more than I had appreciated involving the east India company, the British, Indian kings/rulers, the Portuguese, Indian independence and so much more. Satish does an incredible job balancing the need to highlight the most important objects and events while also spending time to provide the background that is helpful to put everything we saw or discussed in context. His deep knowledge about the subject matter was clearly evident in his wonderful storytelling and ability to answer any question I had. I would highly recommend this tour if you are fascinated by the various actors that shaped Georgetown in Chennai!
I truly had the best experience with Satish. He was so knowledgable on all that he spoke about, from the museum to all the churches and sights we visited. He guided me through everything we were looking at and took time to explain to the perfect degree. He adapted seamlessly when it began to downpour - it even made the experience more exciting! I felt super safe as a solo traveller, and he always made sure I was ok! This was truly a highlight of my time in Chennai, thank you Satish!! Would recommend this tour specifically if you only have time for one in Chennai.
We booked this very last minute as we had a day in Chennai before our flight in the early hours, and I'm so glad we did book it. The communications and arrangement for meeting up with Hareesh, our guide were excellent. The tour itself was a fascinating insight into the formation of Chennai, with the Brits having a very influential, and somewhat chequered role. Hareesh explained the many landmarks in a very engaging way eg Fort St George, St Mary's Church, the Indo-Saracenic architecture and the High Court. As well as the morning tour Hareesh gave us some excellent recommendations for local shopping, as well as visiting the oldest bookshoop in India (Higginbothams) and a wonderful biryani restaurant, which was heaving with locals. All great recommendations Hareesh. Thank you so much for responding at such late notice, and for helping us to experience what Cheannai has to offer. Thotoughly recommend 5Senses.
Really good tour and a nice way to learn about the history of Chennai. Guide speaks English very well.
Great experience and the tourguide really knows what he is talking about
We learned a lot and discovered new corners. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of Madras and not only want to see the museum. Attention was always paid to our needs and information was also given on many other topics.
