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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is a food walk in the Sowcarpet, to introduce you to the traditional cuisine of south India.Chennai’s tourist menus won’t give you a true perspective on the everyday foods enjoyed by locals. Step forward this small-group walking tour of the Sowcarpet Market: where a multitude of stalls serve the staples that keep Chennaites sustained. Let a guide navigate the market so you don’t get lost, taste popular foods at tried-and-trusted stands, and get the full lowdown on local delicacies that you wouldn’t hear on your own.
Discover Chennai’s street foods on a Sowcarpet Market food walking tour
Find and hear about dishes with a guide for insight, tips, and navigation
Taste snacks such as savory chaats, and hear food trivia you’d miss alone
All-you-can-eat street food tour, limited to 10 for personalized feel
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Food tasting
Snacks Beverages
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Departure Point
No.36, Rattan Bazaar Rd, Rattan Bazaar, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India
We will pick up you from Joonus Sait & Sons Shop entrance..
Return Details
No.36, Rattan Bazaar Rd, Rattan Bazaar, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India
We will pick up you from Joonus Sait & Sons Shop entrance..
Sowcarpet, Chennai (Madras), India Meet your guide outside of Joonus Sait and Sons at 4pm and start this 2.5-hour walking tour. The streets of Sowcarpet teem with shops selling food - from the exotic to the everyday. Walk through the market sampling some of the best local street food on offer - savory 'chaats', sweets and refreshing cold beverages. 'Murukku' sandwich, 'Thattu Idli' and 'Pal Kova' are some of the foods you might encounter on the trail. Learn about local food habits, customs, and superstitions, and take back home some fascinating trivia related to the origins and varieties of popular local foods. The food trail through the busy streets of Sowcarpet is guaranteed to be an assault on your senses. So come, if you are a complete foodie, obsessively adventurous and very, very hungry. The tour price includes all the street food you can eat on this trail. The tour ends at the same place where it started.
150 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
O172PSandrews
13 Aug 2024
Had the best food tour with Rajesh at bustling streets.He gave more information about the city
.Highly recommended for the foodies.
Maps58729524074
05 Aug 2024
Great tour, the food was excellent and the guide was friendly. The area is very busy so can be a bit of a cultural shock if it's your first time in Chennai. Other than that the food brings a lot of wow moments.
lilyjY7284KE
30 Jul 2024
The tour is expertly curated, taking you through bustling streets and hidden gems that showcase the best of Sowcarpet’s food scene. From crispy dosas,lassi,spicy chaat and indulgent sweets, each stop provides a unique taste of local flavors. The guides are knowledgeable and passionate, offering insights into the history and cultural significance of each dish, which enhances the overall experience.
This tour in
Tamil Nadu
is organized by
Wonder tours
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