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Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walk

4.75 out of 5 stars
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Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walk
4.75 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.75 out of 5 stars
4 reviews

Enjoy a walk down Marina Beach with tourism ministry approved company. Visit a colorful temple with mesmerising rituals, learn about Swamy Vivekananda who opened up Indian philosophy to the West.

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Duration 3 hours
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English
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Highlights

  • Guided walk along Marina Beach and learn about the evolution of Chennai
  • Witness the colorful rituals and traditions at Parthsarathy Temple
  • Visit Vivekananda House to learn about his philosophy and life
  • Hosted by ministry of tourism approved tour operator

Full description

Start the tour at 4 PM at Marina Light House where your tour will commence. Meet your guide and follow them as you set off along the beach. First, climb up the lighthouse for a great view of the beach and the city, before heading back down to explore the Maritime Museum.

Continue your walk and soak up the festive atmosphere as you listen to your guide tell the story of Chennai through its statues. The statues tell a great story about the evolution of the city from a small fishing village to a thriving metropolis.

Next, head to the famous Vivekananda House and learn about Swamy Vivekananda and his landmark speech about Indian Philosophy. Hear more about how he was the first religious leader in India to understand the need to provide food and other bare necessities of life to the hungry millions. 

Make your last stop at the ancient Parthsarathy Temple. Take a guided walk inside the temple and its surroundings as you get to know the rituals. Admire incarnations of Vishnu and shrines which were built during the rule of Cholas and Vijayanagara Kings. Be spellbound by the intricately carved pillars of the temple. Finally, end the tour at 7 PM outside the temple.

The tour is organised by Five Senses Tours Private Limited which is recognised by the ministry of tourism. The company supports local communities by way of providing livelihood, training and employment of local guides and procurement of local products.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Light refreshments
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Outside Chennai Marina Lighthouse, Marina Beach Road, Marina Beach, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The lighthouse is closed on Mondays and you will not be able to climb it
  •  Vivekananda House is also closed on Mondays, so you will not visit it and will spend more time on sites at the beach instead

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4.8 /5

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Bianca – GermanyFebruary 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Hareesh is the perfect guide. In addition to sights, there was history and stories, street art and fish market, beach and church, temple and coffee. Also insides and the second best coffee in the world (no joke: tasteatlas). As the only non-Indian through all the streets, you feel in good hands, the people are warm-hearted and you are absolutely safe. Hareesh's flexibility in terms of times was also very nice. WhatsApp connection and dialogue, expression and behavior were always friendly, competent and easy to understand. Anytime again!
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GetYourGuide traveler – IndiaOctober 30, 2024 – Verified booking
It wasn’t really a beach walk as I was expected. I actually asked specifically to go the beach… not what I was expecting of this tour
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesJanuary 27, 2023 – Verified booking

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