Private Tour
British Architecture Walk in Chennai by Wonder tours
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Chennai, previously known as Madras, was the capital of the Southern British India. Numerous incredible landmarks were worked during the British rule and a few of them keep on overwhelming the horizon of Chennai even today. In this strolling visit, we will visit a portion of the unmistakable milestones of Chennai, which were worked during the British time in an engineering style mixing British as well as Indian components. We will begin at the Central Railway Station and stroll to Ripon Building, Southern Railway Headquarters, Victory Memorial, Fort St George, Naper Bridge and finish at Madras University building.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Ripon Building
Designed by G.S.T. Harris. and built by Loganatha Mudaliar, the Ripon building is named after Lord Ripon, a Governor-General of British India who was famously known as the father of local self-government in Chennai. Today this building is the office of Mayor of Chennai.
Chennai Central Railway Station
Today, this station handles more than 350000 passengers every day. The Central Railway Station was built in 1873 in Gothic Revival style by British architect George Harding. It was modified by Robert Chisholm who added the central clock tower and Travancore caps on the main towers.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local snack and coffee/tea
Local Guide
Porterage & tips.
Camera & video camera fees.
Any other incidental charges.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Private tour With pick up
Car
Group walk without pick up
Group walk without pick up
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walking tour in Chennai!
leojB6420LN,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is one of unique and gave us great experience.Our guide rajesh was so friendly and he showed us great british buildings in chennai very well.
Fantastic!!
garryj518,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tout with our guide rajesh.He explanation is great about the history.He is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Fantastic tour!
182kianc,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This one of the best tour to visit the British architecture and also learn about the history of Chennai.our guide rajesh done the fantastic job
Perfect trip to Heritage Buildings
V4050FLdianah,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The great tour , highly recomendable. Was perfekt orginezed and led by Nanda . Best guide, very professional. I have got a lot of Information about Heritage Buildings in Chennai. Many thanks to Nanda!
Wonderful experience!
jacobaF2885QM,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are entirely enjoyed this trip with our guide Nanda.He is so friendly and Knowledgeable.He explained about the history of Chennai and British Colonial.
Chennai Colonial past!
wilsonsN1979XX,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This British architecture walk in Chennai offers a truly engaging journey through city colonial heritage.Our guide is knowledgeable and friendly.
Highly recommend
H1548SXjamesc,Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver picked up from hotel and our guide joined on the site.we visited old british buildings are fabulous.we highly recommend this tour.
Great tour!!
M9878EHsarahk,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with our guide nanda.Fantastic experience and great explanation about British architecture.Like to come again.
Marvellous tour!
nickaM4616CP,May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marvellous tour with our guide Rajesh.We went all historical sites in city.Lot of interesting information about the city.
Interesting!
glenk477,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour with our guide Nanda.visited multiple British buildings and now converted to official buildings.
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