Chennai's British Buildings: A Journey through Historical Architecture and Cultural Evolution
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Chennai
Embark on a captivating journey through Chennai's British buildings and discover the fascinating history and cultural evolution of this vibrant city. Explore the harmonious blend of Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic, and Byzantine architectural styles in a 3-hour tour led by a knowledgeable cultural evangelist.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chennai Central Railway Station - 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.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

This excursion is guided by a cultural enthusiast who will interpret the past of these structures as well as the destiny of their benefactors.

Chennai was a crucial control hub during the British administration in India. Hear about Chennai’s history narrated through the buildings erected during this era.

Throughout the 3 hours, admire the symphony in the fusion of Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic, and Byzantine architectural styles.

Location
Egmore Railway Station
Gandhi Irwin Road
Meet out guide outside ticket counter near platform 4.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kenneth_h
Dec 24, 2022
Very interesting and worthwhile, great tour guide - 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
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Christianon7245ju
Oct 22, 2022
A must do for people visiting Chennai - 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.
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