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Story of Chennai through British Buildings

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This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will explain the history of these buildings as well as the fate of their masters. Chennai was an important power centre during the British rule in India. Listen to the Chennai story through the buildings built in that period. Over the 3 hours appreciate the harmony in blending of Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic and Byzantine styles of architecture.
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Chennai Egmore, Gandhi Irwin Rd, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008, India Meet out guide outside ticket counter near platform 4.

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  • 37MV+M95, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India
  • Chennai Central Railway Station, Chennai (Madras), India
    The Railways is a British Legacy left behind after the fall of imperialism. Today the Indian Railways binds this vast country together. The Central Railway Station was built in 1873 in Gothic Revival style by British architect George Harding handles more than 350000 passengers every day.
    30 minutes
  • 53, Raja Muthiah Rd, Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India
    Built in the year 1913, the Ripon Building is the official seat of the Chennai Corporation and is painted white as a representation of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is named after Lord Ripon, a Governor-General of British India. Our Cultural Evangelist will explain how Ripon introduced local self Government in India. Today this building is the office of Mayor of Chennai and features a charming Westminster Chiming Clock.
    20 minutes
  • 37MG+2VH, Poonamallee High Rd, NGO Annexe, Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India
    The Southern Railway headquarters was one of the earliest buildings in India to be built with reinforced concrete. Learn about how the British introduced Railways to hasten troop movement and helped keep the Colony under the control of the British Empire. After independence this symbol of colonialism became a unifying agent of Modern India with various provinces spread far away from each other.
    20 minutes
  • Victory War Memorial, Chennai (Madras), India
    The Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid’s bow, is a memorial constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I
    15 minutes
  • St Mary's Church, Chennai (Madras), India
    We will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India.
    30 minutes
  • Napier Bridge, Chennai (Madras), India
    Napier Bridge was built in 1869 across the Coovum river and is named after the British governor of Fort St George. Before arriving iin India, Napier commanded the 50th Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War in Iberia against Napoleon Bonaparte. He helped annex the SIndh province in North West India which was resisting the British Empire.
    15 minutes
  • University of Madras, Chennai (Madras), India
    The Senate House is the administrative center of the University of Madras. We part ways after appreciating this Indo Saracenic beauty.
    20 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Kenneth_H
24 Dec 2022
Really interesting tour, great buildings. Tour guide Kalpana was great. Very worthwhile and also a nice way to get your bearings in Chennai and learning some of the history. I especially enjoyed going inside Central train station and Fort St George especially
christianoN7245JU
22 Oct 2022
This is a must do tour when visiting Chennai. I went on this tour with my mom and dad in law. Our guide, Preethi, took us on a amazing tour. She showed us: - Rippon building - Victoria Public Hall - Mgr Railway Station - Napiers Bridge - St. Mary’s Church - Chennai Light House - Madras University Preethi gave a very thorough explanation of the buildings we saw and the history behind these buildings. Along the the tour she gave us an interesting insight in to the Indian society. The most exciting thing was when she took us to the railway station and showed us a train from the inside full of people heading to the northern part of India. That was an extraordinary experience. In general we were taken really good care of. The weather was hot and sunny so she was aware of finding us a spot in the shadows when she had to explain us something. She picked us up with her driver at our hotel and was so kind to drop us off at another place than planned when the tour was finished. I’m summary, a great tour that we highly recommend you to go on.
This tour in Tamil Nadu is organized by 5 Senses Walks Chennai

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