Listen to guided commentary as you travel detailing the influence footsteps of St. Thomas had on the city and the country of India as a whole between AD52 and AD72.Learn about the history of Christianity in Chennai through visits to local religious landmarks such as the cave in the Little Mount, the handprints of St. Thomas, St. Thomas Mount, and the St. Thome Basilica.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $100.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Santhome Basilica, Little Mount and St Thomas Mount
This soaring Roman Catholic cathedral, a stone's throw from the beach, was founded by the Portuguese in 1523, then rebuilt by the British in neo-Gothic style in 1896, and is said to mark the final resting place of St Thomas the Apostle. It's believed 'Doubting Thomas' brought Christianity to the subcontinent in AD 52 and was killed at St Thomas Mount, Chennai, in AD 72. Although most of St Thomas' mortal remains now apparently lie in Italy, a cross on the tomb wall contains a tiny bone fragment marked 'Relic of St Thomas'. The museum above displays Thomas-related artefacts including the lancehead believed to have killed him. St Thomas' Pole, at the beach end of the street on the cathedral's south side, is said to have miraculously saved the cathedral from the 2004 tsunami.
Little Mount is a cave in which St.Thomas hid in AD 68 and did penance. There is an opening to the east of the cave through which St.Thomas escaped when his pursuers caught up with him here. The palm print and hand print near the tunnel’s entrance are believed to be those of St.Thomas himself. We will also see the masonry cross cut at the top of the hill which is believed to be the cross before which St.Thomas prayed. Another interesting aspect of this cave is the spring inside the hill which is perennial and is supposed to be the miraculous creation of the St. Thomas himself.
The reputed site of St Thomas’ martyrdom in AD 72 rises in the southwest of Chennai, 2.5km north of St Thomas Mount train station and metro station. The Church of Our Lady of Expectation, built atop the 'mount' by the Portuguese in 1523, contains what are supposedly a fragment of Thomas’ finger bone and the 'Bleeding Cross' he carved. The city and airport views are wonderful.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
St Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $83 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 $100. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $69, adults from $83. Infants go free.
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, Grand Continent T Nagar.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours | 4 hours | 4.7 (14) | $83 | |
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 Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore | 3 hours | 5.0 (62) | $76 | View |
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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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wonder tours.
