Georgetown Heritage Walk: Chennai's Founding

Explore the founding of Chennai on a heritage walking tour in Georgetown. Discover how this trading post for the East India Company evolved into Chennai’s vibrant trading hub.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

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…

Location
C1 Flower Bazaar Police Station
Rattan Bazaar Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sandhya
Jul 8, 2025
Visiting Fort St.George - We took the Fort St George tour with Mr.Natarajan and it was very good. We started at the Fort followed by St.Marys church and touched upon 500+ years of history and trivia. Following that we went around Parry’s corner and ended with the Armenian church. Mr.Natarajan took time and explained various details of each location and allowed time for us to explore on our own. Highly recommend for both locals and tourists!
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Nikhil
Jun 24, 2025
Georgetown Walk - My partner and I recently joined the Georgetown Heritage Walking Tour—about the founding of Chennai—and it far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Satish, was exceptional: knowledgeable, personable, and fully committed to making the experience special. 🌂 Rain or shine—he’s got you covered When a sudden downpour surprised us mid-tour, Satish didn’t hesitate—he hailed an auto-rickshaw, ensuring we stayed dry and comfortable while seamlessly continuing the journey. That kind of attention and flexibility went above and beyond. 📚 A rich blend of history and storytelling Satish captivated us with vivid tales—from Fort St. George’s founding in 1640 by the British East India Company to the rise of bustling George Town through its markets, temples, churches and bazaars. His deep understanding of local landmarks—the Armenian Church, Dare House, old mint, and flower bazaar—brought Chennai’s layered past to life 👣 Intimate and thoughtful itinerary With a small group setting, Satish made sure everyone was engaged, asking questions and offering extra insights on architecture, community, and culture. We loved the stops at hidden street shrines and the food markets—places you simply wouldn’t find on your own. 👍 Friendly, knowledgeable, and personable Satish balanced professionalism with warmth: he shared local anecdotes, historical trivia, and even tips for navigating Chennai after the tour. We felt welcomed throughout. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Thanks to Satish, our walk through George Town was not just a tour—it was an immersive story of Chennai’s soul. Highly recommended!
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Ian1959_2304
Apr 8, 2025
Relaxing, insightful walk around Georgetown. - I did this walking tour with Natarajan who was a knowledgeable and interesting guide. We visited a number of varied historical sites and I found the experience quite amazing.
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Navigate13333682560
Apr 6, 2025
A great guide with plenty of fact filled stories - A very knowledgeable guide and a great authentic tour. Great story teller! Museum, houses, churches and temples to visit. Plenty of snacks and local filter coffee.
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Wandering_canadians
Mar 24, 2025
Interesting morning walk with Natarajan - I really enjoyed my morning walk through George Town with Natarajan! He was an excellent guide and taught me all about the history of the area. We had a very interesting visit at the Madras High Court Museum! He is easy to chat with and it felt like a morning with a new friend. Would highly recommend him for future tours.
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Mellis710
Mar 15, 2025
Informational trip about Chennai - Great overview of history in both Chennai and India more broadly. The guide Satish was punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable. I recommend 5 Senses Tours.
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Venture23288847046
Mar 2, 2025
Splendid visit across Chennai - My guide is extremely polite and kind. He knows how to get people interested. And he’s expert and keen in Chennai’s history
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Maria
Feb 25, 2025
Fort St George and Georgetown tour - I had a wonderful guide who showed me enough and gave me some good historical facts of Fort St George and Georgetown, felt very secure and safe
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524rapha_lv
Feb 23, 2025
Cannot recommend this enough! - I had an absolutely fantastic tour of Chennai with Satish as my guide! From start to finish, he was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly passionate about sharing the rich history and culture of the city. If you're visiting Chennai and want an insightful, well-organized, and fun experience, I highly recommend booking a tour with Satish.
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Quest37417815787
Feb 23, 2025
Amazing experience - I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Satish was incredibly nice and very interesting !!! He was able to give precise information about history and about all the places we have seen. The tour was very complete and we even got snacks and drinks on the way :)
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).