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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
On this tour, we explore the busy neighbourhood of Georgetown. This area consists of well-established specialised bazaars, with small winding streets, warehouses, covered wholesale markets, street stalls and retail shops.
Originally called ‘Black Town’, the area came up in the late 1600s after the founding of Fort St. George. Local people settled here to trade and do business with the fort. A portion of Black Town was flattened in the 1700’s, to provide an open area outside Fort St George. The residents of Blacktown re-settled just beyond the open area, in what was called New Black Town.
In the mid 1800’s, the open area (old Black Town) was used to construct the grand building of Madras High Court. In 1910, when King George visited India, Blacktown was renamed Georgetown. Today Georgetown continues to be a busy market area, selling everything under the sun: bangles, fabrics, fruits, vegetables, spices, stationery, jewellery, etc.
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209, NSC Bose Rd, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India
37RM+R73, Audiappa Naicken St, kothawal bazaar, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India From being the Black Town to becoming a bustling wholesale market, George Town in Chennai has seen it all. A market place where practically anything that can be legally sold can be bought for the right price. The walking tour takes you into the heart of the vegetable and flower market, with fascinating stories that provide a context to the colourful sights. A visit to the heart of George Town is an experience you will not forget. Crowded markets, narrow lanes, fascinating history, and mesmerizing images are welcoming you to experience the colorful and rich culture.
60 minutes
Sowcarpet, Chennai (Madras), India Sowcarpet is a neighborhood in the northern part of Chennai, India. Sowcarpet is one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city with narrow streets and vintage buildings. It is a bustling commercial area of the city, and a range of wholesale markets are located here. 60 minutes
209, NSC Bose Rd, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India After Completing a trip we provide the free snacks and coffee here !! 20 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.
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15 May 2024
Our guide, Rajesh was phenomenal! He kept our large group together through the busy market streets and provided a tremendous amount of information.
N3445KGalexandrah
30 Apr 2024
Great walking tour at busy market area.Brilliant explanation by our guide Rajesh.Higjly recommend this walking tour.
evancG4253KS
26 Apr 2024
This was a great tour that hit all the highlights in Bazaar area and was a great way to begin our time in Chennai.
Rajesh our guide, was so friendly and informative. He really knew his stuff, and he was happy to answer any questions we might have.
This tour in
Tamil Nadu
is organized by
Wonder tours
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