Chennai Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

1. Step One: Choose the destinations that speak to your interests. Love history? Add the Government Museum to your list. Ready for relaxation? Elliot Beach is a great place to start. Nature lovers will enjoy the Guindy National Park. 
2. Step 2: Once you have a rough idea of where you'd like to go, chat with a local private guide who can advise you on when to visit each venue, how to get there, give venue options, and any additional information. If you have no idea where to start, Chennai guides can make some great suggestions. 
3. Step 3: Confirm your dates and let your guide sort the entry tickets, check availability, and book everything you'll need so all you need to do is show up and enjoy your tour. 

3-4 days in Chennai gives you enough time to squeeze in city tours to places like the Chennai Museum, Fort St. George, and Marina Beach. It's also a perfect base for day trips to nearby locations like Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, and Kanchipuram. 

New to planning tours? You can maximize your time in the city by having a local private guide organize an itinerary based on their knowledge and expertise. 

Tamil Nadu’s capital city is famous for its Dravidian architecture, 7th and 8th century C.E. structures, roots as a British colonial fortress, and beautiful beachside towns. It's known as the "Gateway of South India" as several empires have occupied it, and tourists flock every year to enjoy sites such as; 

• Fort St. George 
• Kapaleeswarar Temple
• Marina Beach 
• Santhome Cathedral Basilica 
• The Valluvar Kottam Chariot 

• Buses are the most common ways to get around Chennai. They are run by the Chennai Metro Transport Corporation, and their rates are set, making navigation easier.

• Trains are very well connected, allowing for day trips and long-distance travel at affordable rates. 

• Rickshaws and taxis are common, but prices can be inflated for tourists. Make sure you know the local rates and agree on a price before entering one. If traveling solo, check the meter, as some are rigged to run faster. 

Yes, you can, as the 11 pm curfew that existed a few years back is not currently active. Chennai is rated the safest city in India, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take precautions when touring at night. Stick to nightclubs, pubs, and entertainment centers with a healthy number of people for safety. 

• Chennai culture tip: Disturbing the peace and public intoxication is a great way to get the wrong attention, so talk to a local guide about places to avoid, as polica and petty criminals can turn your evening sour. 

Chennai can be expensive or affordable, depending on where you go and what you do. Places like Adyar, Anna Nagar, and certain parts of Mylapore can be pricey because of the investment properties and modern shopping experiences. Transport is affordable throughout the city, and accommodation can go from as low as 20 USD per night to as high as 305 USD per night.