Mylapore Culture: Discover Chennai's Soul

Discover the secrets of Hindu Gods, temple rituals, and delicious cuisine on a captivating Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. Uncover the relics of St Thomas and support local communities.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Lord Shiva) - The Chennai walk takes place in Mylapore, a historic area with records dating back to the 1st century AD. Known as a land of many deities, the tour begins at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, the most renowned temple in Mylapore. As the heart of Mylapore, our guide will unravel the fascinating rituals occurring within the…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the vibrant essence of Mylapore, where the air is filled with the scent of jasmine and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. This is not just a “tour”—it’s an entryway into a culture that has flourished for two thousand years.
As an organization approved by the Ministry of Tourism and a proud member of IATO, we offer a deep…

Location
Ramakrishna Mutt Old Temple
Ramakrishna Mutt Road
Our guide will meet you at entrance of Ramakirshna Mutt
Cancellation Policy

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

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T9974jwerickb
May 2, 2026
Great historical and cultural exploration of Chennai - I had an amazing experience on this tour. I learned a lot about the history of Chennai and how temples of multiple religions have play a major role in the city, from biblical times through today. My guide, Kannan was excellent. He was he extremely knowledgeable, giving me detailed explanations and important context at each stop. He was also very friendly and attentative, making sure I was enjoying my tour, getting good photos, and was doing ok in the extreme May heat. I definitely recommend 5 Senses as a tour provider, and highly recommend my guide, Kannan.
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Zhirongt2025
Apr 10, 2026
Efficient tour - Efficient tour that provides a variety of attractions and extremely informative too! Kannan was clear on his sharing.
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Thomm763
Mar 28, 2026
Kannan is.a great storyteller - Loved this tour! Kannan was a great guide and storyteller. He our time in India much better context. Really enjoyed our few hours in Chennai with him
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Littlelot47
Mar 11, 2026
Excellent tour of centre sights - Kannan was extremely knowledgeable, answered all our questions in depth and made sure we took in the atmosphere of each location. He ensured we saw and understood everything possible and allowed us plenty of time to take in each location. The tour covers the city centre sights very well; I highly recommend this tour.
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592malaikas
Feb 18, 2026
best tour! - From the time I booked this tour the adminstration was so helpful. I needed to reschedule and they were able to do with it with ease. I even added my friend after booking and they made the process it was super easy. kannan was our guide. He was super informative and kind. He answered all our questions and shed light into the wonder religions and holy places of chennai. Thank you kannab and the team.
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Flyer20380134416
Feb 18, 2026
Experience - I went here with kannan and did an amazing job I'm very impressed with him. He is very experienced and helpful in full walk session and also he give us very good tea treat 😊 so overall experience was so good I'm happy with his service See you soon guyzz for next one
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Rarags
Feb 15, 2026
Amazing experience in Mylapore - Jainath was wonderful. He picked me up at the airport and managed the entire experience from admissions, to interactions and of course gave very helpful information on each of the 4 places we saw. He was also flexible and curtailed the trip to what I wanted to see and experience. I felt safe as a solo female traveler and saw a lot for within the half a day we spent together. I highly recommend 5 senses and Jainath
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Hannahh153
Feb 14, 2026
Introduction to Mylapore & it’s religious heritage - The tour with Kannan provided a great welcome and introduction to the historic area of Mylapore and the different religious sites! He was very knowledgeable and also took us for a taste of local filter coffee 😊
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Trek48662371357
Feb 9, 2026
Many gods and religions of chennai - Excellent experience great guide we enjoyed getting a good overview of the different religions of the city and a local taste of filter coffee
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Familytravel007
Feb 8, 2026
Very good walking tour of Mylapore - We did a great walking tour of Mylapore with Jainath from 5 Senses. He explained what we were seeing very clearly and answered all our questions. He told lots of interesting stories and was very generous with his time. Thanks so much for a great walk, Jainath.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).