On this tour, we explore the busy neighbourhood of Georgetown. This area consists of well-established specialised bazaars, with small winding streets, warehouses, covered wholesale markets, street stalls and retail shops. Originally called ‘Black Town’, the area came up in the late 1600s after the founding of Fort St. George. Local people settled here to trade and do business with the fort. A portion of Black Town was flattened in the 1700’s, to provide an open area outside Fort St George. The residents of Blacktown re-settled just beyond the open area, in what was called New Black Town. In the mid 1800’s, the open area (old Black Town) was used to construct the grand building of Madras High Court. In 1910, when King George visited India, Blacktown was renamed Georgetown. Today Georgetown continues to be a busy market area, selling everything under the sun: bangles, fabrics, fruits, vegetables, spices, stationery, jewellery, etc.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $39.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:40 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
From being the Black Town to becoming a bustling wholesale market, George Town in Chennai has seen it all. A market place where practically anything that can be legally sold can be bought for the right price. The walking tour takes you into the heart of the vegetable and flower market, with fascinating stories that provide a context to the colourful sights. A visit to the heart of George Town is an experience you will not forget. Crowded markets, narrow lanes, fascinating history, and mesmerizing images are welcoming you to experience the colorful and rich culture.
Sowcarpet is a neighborhood in the northern part of Chennai, India. Sowcarpet is one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city with narrow streets and vintage buildings. It is a bustling commercial area of the city, and a range of wholesale markets are located here.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Discover Georgetown Guided Bazaar Walk Through Vibrant Markets lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Chennai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $39. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Collection O 13574 Balaji Dental College.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Discover Georgetown Guided Bazaar Walk Through Vibrant Markets | 2 hours | 4.8 (11) | $35 | |
 Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town | 2h 30min | 4.9 (80) | $76 | View |
 Exploring George Town Chennai Heritage and Bazaar Walking Tour | 2h 30min | 4.5 (21) | $29 | View |
 Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions | 3 hours | 5.0 (311) | $27 | View |
 Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement | 3 hours | 4.9 (170) | $40 | View |
 British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai | 2h 30min | 4.8 (64) | $55 | View |
 Private Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sundari's Chennai Home | 3 hours | 4.9 (46) | $54 | View |
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wonder tours.
