• Fort St. George - We will commence the walk at the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. During this visit we will the Museum inside the Fort to understand how the British came to dominate India , their rule and finally how India won its independence. Note the museum will be closed on Fridays.
  We will also visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India.
• St Mary’s Church - Visit the oldest Anglican Church of India to appreciate the “Last Supper”.
• George Town - Explore the site of a couple of Old Lighthouses which were functional during the times of East India Company.
• Dare House #234 - This is an iconic art deco building steeped in history. It was the head quarters of Parrys company which was named after Thomas Parry who was welsh and one of the first free merchants of Chennai. The building is named after his John Dare, his business partner
• Madras High Court - Set up in 1862 by a decree from Queen Victoria, the High court serves the state of Tamil Nadu today. We will narrate the events in 1914 during the Word War I, that led to an attack on this building by German submarines. This is one of the highlights of this walking tour in Chennai.
• Armenian Church - This Chennai walk takes us past the street where Armenian refugees set up trade for silk, spices & gems 300 years ago. Visit the unique Armenian Church for an immersive experience.

• Snacks
• Tea and coffee

The Georgetown Heritage Walk offers an engaging walking tour in Chennai. This tour is organized by a company approved by the tourism ministry and is a member of IATO.

This Chennai walk brings to life the heritage and legacy of Chennai’s first settlement. Participants will explore the transformation of George Town from a 17th-century trading post for the East India Company to its current status as Chennai’s leading trading hub.

Experience the cultural diversity on this walking tour in Chennai, where traders from various nationalities and communities, including Armenian merchants, once conducted their business.

The company is dedicated to empowering local communities. It provides training and employment for local guides and supports local businesses to ensure that travel expenditures benefit the local economy. The guide will gladly discuss the community initiatives undertaken by the company.

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