Free Walking Tour of Chennai

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Chennai

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Nine Tours

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Registered on 31 March 2023

We're a tour company in India that focuses on providing guided tours for travellers. We're specialized in conducting walking tours, full-day trips and 48 hours city tours. Currently, we operate in nine cities in India and will be available in 25+ cities in the near future. We aim is to deliver an experience to a traveller by actively and meaningfully engaging them in the destination's culture, history, people, food and environment of a city or place like a local. Also, the goal is to provide fun and informative tours more deeply by connecting them with it and not just visiting it. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple, a family, or a large group, we have tours for everyone. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides work tirelessly to provide personalized attention and unforgettable travel experience to every customer, ensuring that their travel experience is seamless and unforgettable. As a responsible tour company, we’re committed to sustainability and promoting responsible tours for you!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Get ready to experience Chennai like never before on our lively, contribution-based Free Walking Tour — a culturally rich, soul-stirring journey led by passionate locals who bring the city’s stories to life. Explore centuries of history, faith, and coastal charm as we guide you through vibrant neighbourhoods filled with sacred spaces, colonial echoes, and bustling seaside energy.

From quiet spiritual corners and timeless rituals to grand structures and stories etched in stone and sand, this immersive walk reveals a side of Chennai most travellers miss. Hear local legends, quirky facts, and untold tales — and walk away with insider tips to truly experience the city like a local.

Carry a bottle of water, wear comfortable clothing, suitable footwear, a mask (optional), sunglasses (optional) & cap/umbrella (optional) for walking.

Please note: We do not conduct free tours for individuals. In the event of a single-person booking, the rescheduling option will be given; if not possible, your booking will be considered a no-show.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

31, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, India

Our guide will meet at the main gate of the Sri Ramakrishna Math wearing an ID card from Nine Tours.

Outside visit

Sri Ramakrishna Math Chennai

Outside visit

Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Lord Shiva )

Outside visit

Vasupujya Swami Shwetambar Jain Mandir

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).