Private Tour
Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
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Chennai city tour is an unforgettable cultural immersion in the company of an English speaking guide. It is a proud winner of the Traveller's Choice award for 2025, by TripAdvisor out of 8 million listings. The organising company is approved by the Ministry of Tourism.
An audio guide is available on request in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & other languages.
Visit the ancient town of Mylapore which used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for gold. Experience mesmerizing rituals in the 7th century temples of Kapaleeswar. Learn the science behind the rituals and role of temple in modern Indian society.
We visit San Thome Basilica to see the relics of St Thomas, who came here 2000 years ago.
Ramakrishna Math, a monastic organisation, and Fort Saint George provide a vivid history of how the East India Company came as traders and became the rulers of India.
Saibaba temple, Vivenakanada House and Marina beach add up to the unforgettable experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
We head towards Mylapore an ancient residential neighborhood of Chennai whose history goes back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold! We visit the magnificent Kapaleeshwar temple. Built in the 7th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in Dravidian style architecture it has a towering “Gopuram”. Guests can expect a mesmerizing experience of rituals and serenity inside the temple. Our cultural evangelist will demystify the happenings in the temple!
Sri Ramakrishna Math
We visit a unique monastic organization called Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th century saint. Guests will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library.
What‘s Included
Multi language audio support with new ear phones
Lunch
Private car with hotel pick up and drop
Full time english speaking Guide
Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Half day private tour + snacks
Itinerary: Kapaaleswar temple, Ramakrishna Mutt, Santhome Basilica and Sai Baba temple
Duration: 4 hours
Snacks (no lunch)
Pickup included
Full day private tour + lunch
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch: South Indian meals
Car: Pick up from hotel in private car
Pickup included
Reviews
271 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative tour with a brilliant guide
Happiness27601732085,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our Chennai City Tour immensely. Our guide, Kannan, was brilliant. We learnt so much from his interesting explanations and the detailed information that he gave us. The tour covers all the key sights in Chennai and we highly recommend it.
Great trip seeing the historical religious and cultural sites of Chennai.
323AmbarM,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ganesh was a very patient and informative guide. Took some great pictures and answered my questions in detail about the sites we toured around Chennai.
Tour of Chennai as a Solo Female Traveler
Lilith S,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hareesh was great! He was very knowledgeable on the local area and the history of each place we visited. I was nervous to book a solo tour as a female traveler originally, but I’m so happy I did. It was great to get a tour with an experienced guide and see Chennai through a locals eyes. I would definitely book with this company again for future tours.
Perfect way to see the sights of Chennai!
NicoleW4138,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was fortunate enough to schedule a private tour in Chennai with Five Senses. My tour guide, Jainath, was wonderful! We visited Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a Jain Temple, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Vivekananda House, St Thome Basilica, Fort St George, and the Marina (with a quick stop for food/beverages!). All the details were taken care of (admissions, transportation, walking guide, etc). I loved seeing the city in action, and given our short stay in the area, I wanted to make the most of my time, moving from site to site. Jainath was a true highlight of the experience — patient, knowledgeable, relaxed, and kind. He kept us moving at a comfortable pace to see everything within the admissions restrictions and time constraints. I cannot imagine a better way to have explored so many sites and learn so much. I appreciated the company's commitment to its mission to give back to the local community as well. 10/10!
A morning discovering Chennai
OnAir31076533322,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The half day tour was an amazing plan to end our vacation in India. Kannan was a great guide, explained everything in detail
beautiful Chennai
Fearless36740859871,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour to know the most important places in Chennai and it's history. Clear explanations and guidance. Really good experience
Enlightening day to connect with different religions and cultures. Highly recommend this tour company
Navigate42840644506,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hareesh gave invaluable historic information provided for all the sites we visited and took me to places that I wanted to visit. Enlightening!
Great way to see Chennai
Kellie M,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jainath was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide who took us to all of the main sights in Mylapore and arranged a smooth and comfortable tour. It was a great mix of walking and driving to see Chennai and he even arranged a short extra stop for us based on some questions we asked! Would absolutely recommend this tour. We saw a Ramakrishna Temple, a Jain Temple, a Hindu Temple, and the St. Thomas basilica before heading to the Fort. All excellent stops.
Vellore Fort and Sri Puram Golden Temple
MarcAaron12,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was fortunate to go to Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswarar and the Golden Temple, on a new tour from 5 Senses. Our tour guide, Mr Natajaran, was knowledgable and friendly with a nice, light sense of humour. I would highly recommend both the tour company and guide.
Vellore Fort and Golden Temple
K9389EUmarcc,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We didn’t do the city tour because 5 Senses allowed us to book a bespoke tour they do not yet offer, so not on Trip Advisor yet, just leaving the review here. We visited Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswerar Temple and the Sri Puram Golden Temple, with Mr Natarajan as our guide. This was our 2nd tour with Mr Natarajan and 3rd with 5 Senses on this holiday. As previously, the communication for 5 Senses was excellent, leaving us in no doubt everything would go smoothly. Our guide’s knowledge about the places we went was excellent. The fort is well worth a visit, and the Golden Temple was one of the most stunning buildings I have ever seen. It’s a long day trip, so definitely worth trying to get an earlier start if you can, but certainly worth it. Thank you again to Mr Natarajan and 5 Senses for another great trip.
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