Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour of Chennai
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Chennai, India
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned car with a dedicated driver
- Services of a qualified English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees to all attractions (included when the entry option is selected).
- Filter coffee or tea during the Mylapore stop
- Two bottles of mineral water per person
- Photo stops as outlined in the program
- All local taxes and charges.
- Personal expenses and tips.
- Meals or snacks not mentioned.
- Anything not listed under inclusions.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Kindly ensure that you provide your exact pickup location, such as your hotel name and address, at the time of booking this tour so that we can arrange your pickup smoothly without any delays.
Itinerary
1
Chennai (Madras)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
1 minute • Admission Ticket Included
3
Agraharam Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pattinapakkam Fish Market
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Marina Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Santhome Cathedral Basilica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
7
Government Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Chennai District (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- No health restrictions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 15 reviews
Sandra_P, Feb 2026
We had a fantastic driver who got us through incredible traffic. Tour guide was knowledgeable. Eye opening experience
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to know you had a fantastic experience and appreciated both the knowledgeable guide and the skilled driver navigating Chennai’s busy traffic.
It’s great to hear the tour was eye-opening for you. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable journey.
Warm regards,
Team Chuttibaaz
Lesley_K, Feb 2026
This was an OK tour … hindered slightly by the language … when you advertise an English speaking guide .. we struggled to understand a lot of what the guide was telling us. Also we were picked up at 10.30am for an advertised 6 hour tour … before we even started he asked if it was OK to drop us back at 1.30pm to which we said no & stated the 6 hour time frame. (We were dropped back at 3) . Also as we did not want to go on the shopping section of the tour … we asked if they could take us to a supermarket to purchase some water & soft drinks & we were still taken to the clothes shop?! Luckily a little shop nearby had what we needed. Our guide then left us completely with the driver at the shops for him to take us back to the hotel.
I’ve been on better tours …….
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly value all comments, as they help us improve our services.
We sincerely regret that your experience did not fully meet expectations. Regarding the language concern, we apologize if there were moments when communication was not as clear as it should have been. We always aim to provide guides with good English proficiency, and we will certainly review this internally.
Concerning the tour duration, our standard half-day Chennai tour operates up to 6 hours. However, local traffic conditions and guest preferences sometimes influence the schedule. That said, the tour should never feel rushed, and we appreciate you clarifying that you expected the full duration.
With respect to the shopping stop, it is always optional. We regret the misunderstanding regarding your request for a supermarket visit and will ensure clearer communication in the future. The guide stepping away at the end of the tour is not our usual service standard, and we will address this with the team.
We truly appreciate your honest feedback and will use it to enhance our service quality. We hope you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future.
Warm regards,
Team Chuttibaaz
Natalie_J, Nov 2025
Overall a good half day out. Driver was prompt and took us around well. Guide was extremely knowledgable both on the journey pointing out places of interest and at the visit sites. Some sites were great, particularly the temple and the market we were taking to, but wouldn’t recommend the fish market or the fort to include.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Natalie,
Thank you, Natalie, for your thoughtful review of our Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour!
We're thrilled the driver was prompt, the guide's knowledge enhanced your journey, and highlights like the temple and market stood out as great experiences.
Your feedback on the fish market and fort is invaluable—we'll review these stops to better align with guest preferences. We'd love to host you again for a customized itinerary focusing on your favorites in India!
Safe travels!
Regards,
Team Chuttibaaz
Felipe_S, Nov 2025
My wife, myself and our 9yo son had an unforgettable day in amazing Chennai. Excellent guide and driver.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family in Chennai, and the team is delighted to know you had an unforgettable day with our guide and driver. We would be very happy to welcome you all again on your next visit and show you even more of incredible India.
Regards,
Team Chuttibaaz
Michael_S, Mar 2025
We had a wonderful half day visiting a Hindu temple, St Thomas’s Tomb and a museum. Best guide ever!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your half-day tour of Chennai and had a great experience visiting the Hindu temple, St. Thomas’s Tomb, and the museum. Akil will be delighted to know he made your tour special!
We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Best regards,
Team Chuttibaaz
Helen_B, Feb 2025
Good trip. Very informative!
Akil was a good guide & Mr Selvam was a safe driver.
Saw some of the sights of Chennai & happy with the length of the trip.
Advise to take trip early in the day as it gets very hot around lunchtime.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience on the Splendid Chennai: Private Half-Day Tour! We're delighted to hear that you found the trip informative and enjoyed the guidance of Akil and the safe driving of Mr. Selvam.
We appreciate your suggestion about taking the tour earlier in the day to avoid the midday heat—it's a great tip for future travelers!
We hope to welcome you again on another journey. Safe travels!
Best regards,
Team Chuttibaaz
Mark_S, Feb 2025
Was a good tour of parts of Chennai. Very handy to be picked up from airport and dropped off at accommodation.
Guide was friendly and informative and driver and car were good also .
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Mark,
Thank you for sharing your experience of the Splendid Chennai: Private Half-Day Tour with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour convenient, especially with the airport pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the company of our guide and appreciated their knowledge, as well as the comfort of the car and the service provided by our driver. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another great experience in the future!
Best regards,
Team ChuttiBaaz
Keshani_h, Dec 2024
The booking process was seamless. Our guide and driver was on time.
Our guide Akil was a pleasent and knowledgable man. Gave us sufficient time to take pictures and never rushed. Always made sure we were fine during our tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your kind words and the 5-star review of our "Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour of Chennai."
We’re thrilled to hear that you had a seamless booking experience and enjoyed your time with our guide, Akil. It’s great to know that he ensured a pleasant and unhurried experience while making your comfort a priority throughout the tour.
Your positive feedback motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service to our guests. We hope to welcome you again on another journey in the future!
Warm regards,
Team Chuttibaaz
Peter_G, Sep 2024
Rebecca was very informative. The wedding at the Temple was very interesting. We learned a lot about Indian customs.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Rebecca's insights added so much value to your tour. The wedding at the temple must have been a unique and fascinating experience, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about Indian customs. It's always our aim to provide enriching and memorable experiences for our guests. We hope to welcome you again for more cultural discoveries!
Best regards,
Manish
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