Chennai City Tour Very interesting tour of Chennai. The guide and driver were on time, the guide (Natarajan) explained everything very well. Highly recommend 5 senses.

Great tour of Chennai The tour was easy! Easy to set up and easy to enjoy. I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel. The guide knew so much about the temples and locations. And he clearly loves Chennai as well. That made the tour fantastic. He also customized as my jet lag started to kick in. I was very appreciative.

Flexible, friendly and knowledgeable Since my wife was already going on a business trip to Bangalore, I reached out to this company when researching whether to join her and extend the trip to Chennai. They proved to be reliable and flexible partners, helping to turn our ideas into practice and establish an itinerary.In the end, we used them for a walking tour of Chennai's Mylapore district and temples, St Thomas's Basilica and St George's Fort. We also used them to transfer us to a second hotel further south on the coast. They then picked us up the next morning for a guided tour of the UNESCO ruins at Mahabalipuram.We agreed the price in advance after working through various permutations.The guide, Kannan, was very knowledgeable and informative, while the driver was competent and courteous. My only disappointment was the state of St George's Fort. That's not this company's fault but rather the Tamil state government's. I appreciate there is no desire to be proud of colonial history, but human history is like geology: each layer tells a story. Plus, like it or not, the British Empire is to Chennai/Madras what the Roman Empire is to London. I would recommend this company for all your travel needs.

Highlights of Chennai including authentic local food Highly recommended! Kannan is an amazing guide, he shared with us great information of every place and make the tour so interesting. The lunch experience was delicious with a variety of local food.

Amazing Chennai city tour We really had a great time seeing the sights on the Chennai tour - our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.Having been in the city for a few days on business it was great to finally see and learn more about Chennai 👍

A Very Memorable City Tour Satish was an amazing guide! Very engaging and knowledgeable. I had an amazing day with him and would definitely recommend to friends or family. Thanks!

Private tour of chennai Really enjoyed the privaye city tour of chennai. Ganesh our Guide was very good and car was clean and had good AC. South indian lunch was great

Chennai Private City Tour - amazing It was a tour with a great itinerary and a very knowledgeable guide, Harish. I had booked it for my 26 year old son, who thought had been to Chennai on many occasions, had not done a formal visit to any of the attractions.It covered a wide range of areas from temple, architecture, advent of Christianity, british influence, Portugese influence, spirituality and of course, food.Very well conducted, Harish was very articulate and patient and considerate, and overall a day well spent and well worth it. I learnt many things about Chennai that I never knew.

Senses in Chennai An outstanding tour with Kannan, our first time in Chennai and also India, he ensured to fill us with interesting facts about the area and the culture. We saw many beautiful sites and ended the tour with a lovely meal which was also insightful!

Perfect day in Chennai The tour was great! We visited many different places where we had the opportunity to learn a lot about the history and culture of Chennai. Everything was already perfectly arranged, from food to entrances and driver. Definitely recommend 5 senses tours!

All 5 senses to the test! Today Kannan showed us why the name of the agency is 5 Senses Tour. We were involved in the visit of the city in all its aspects. Temples, churches, mausoleums, city lighthouse and St. George's Fort. To conclude with the final lunch dedicated to South Indian cuisine. We used all 5 senses available and especially touch and taste for lunch with your hands as per local customs, a blast!!

Great Tour and Great Tour Guide My guide was Mr Hareesh. He was excellent with a thorough understanding of history, religion, food and architecture. I had a great day and learned more about India and Chennai than I originally expected. He modified the tour around my interests. A+++

Chennai city tour My tour guide was Ganesh and he was always nice and helpful. We visited Chennai’s main attractions in about 7 hrs. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Good day, what an amazing day filled with lots of history. It was educational and very informative. They accommodated us. Kept asking us if we were comfortable. The day ended with a surprise for me. Which I cannot put into words. What a blessing.

Private city tour - great Insights! I loved this tour, with Satish from Give Senses.Perfect balance of temples, walking in the neighbourhoods, museum, and other tourist attractions. Satish was great to accommodate specific requirements too.

Great overview of Chennai Great tour of Chennai. Tour guide Kannan was very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge with us. We had limited time in Chennai and Kannan was able to give us a great overview of the city. We used 5 Senses Tours for various trips (Mysore, Hampi, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry and Chennai) while visiting India and each tour exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend them.

Chennai History Lesson! Kannon was extremely flexible and accommodated our late start due to business meetings and still got us through the entire tour. Very informative and something we wouldn't have been able to do on our own. The temples were the highlight of the tour!

Chennai Highlights Great introduction to points of historical and religious significance in Chennai, including a wonderful food experience. Kannan was extremely knowledgeable, gracious, and flexible to our scheduling needs.

Chennai Very friendly guide who was also very knowledgeable. Had a lovely time and also got to enjoy some extremely tasty local food.Thank you!

AMAZING - ask for Nivi I was in Chennai for work and to help get over my jet lag I booked this tour at the last minute the night before. I lucked out and ended up with a private tour with Nivethitha (Nivi) and a personal driver. The car was always air conditioned and I as much bottled water as I could drink. Nivi was an absolutely incredible guide! She asked me what things I cared about and was most interested in and catered the experience accordingly. I told her I was most interested in learning about how people live and the history of Chennai. She made a point to tell me things of that nature, such as what a typical day of a Hindu looks like, how the East India Trading company came to be. She also guided me through how to eat like a proper South Indian and which chutneys, gravies to mix together and why. I learned that the South Indian diet is very carefully thought through to optimize for one's digestive health. My favorite part was definitely the Kapaaleshwar Hindu temple where I saw men preparing sandalwood paste for the day, learned about puja, fed holy cows, and many other things. I also love seeing the Monestary that houses many orphans. I also learned a lot about three significant figures in Indian history: Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda, We saw so many sights which I'll itemize below:• Monestary - Sri Ramakrishna Math • Hindu Temple - Kapaaleshwar Temple for Lord Shiva• Jain temple - Vasupujya Swami Jain Mandir• Fort St George Museum - a major port of the East Indian Trading Company• St Marys Church• Vivekananda House• Santhome Cathedral Basilica – Catholic Church• Chennai Light House at Marina Beach• Nithya Amirtham Vegetarian Restaurant and BakeryI am so grateful to Nivi for such an incredible and special experience.

First time in Chennai The cab was really comfortable and the Guide Kannan was extremely knowledgeable. He knows this route inside and out and is able to prep you when you can and cannot take pics to be respectful to the location. I was nervous to try Indian food but the lunch provided allowed me to taste and understand what foods are mixed together ... would definitely recommend as I would do it all over again ... 20 out of 10!!!

Un giorno a Channai Il tour è ben organizzato e la guida competente. I punti visitati della città sono quelli più interessanti. Guida puntuale e ci ha fornito molte informazioni sulla città e sui siti. Tour consigliato!

Overall the experience was very good The day started with meeting kannan sir who briefed us about the city and what all places we would be covering by the end of the day. Whenever we use to visit a place he explained us about the place and its history and culture what the people used to follow during that time. Overall the experience was amazing specially the driver of the bus who gave us a small chocolate, which I believe is a very good gesture.

My favourite spot was george fort. It was a nice trip and our guide was quite good. His Communication skills was good. My favourite spot was george fort. I like the museum. Second place was santhome church. It was great church. We were able to get knowledge about world three famous church.

Welcome to Chennai! It was great listening to the stories about the city, as well as the scientific logic behind the construction of many of the temples and other places

Chennai Experience Tour with 5sensestours. Well organized, neatly done in a timely manner. Memorable trip! It was part of an official program, 2nd time we are availing the services of 5sensestours. Yet again, the your was well organized and Mr. Kannan (our tour guide) gave us interesting briefs of the important locations we visited. Thank you, 5sensestours.

Great Good experience .Very cooperative.Good guide.Will love to recommend to other tourist visiting chennai aswell

Customisable, organised and interesting tour of Chennai Ours was a customised city tour in a day as we were in Chennai for a wedding and that was all we had time for. 5 Senses were very accommodating for our various requests such as last minute additions to the group, food choice, a shopping pit stop, drop offs and so on. They were easy to liaise with and well organised. Kannan our tour guide was on time, systematic and made reasonable recommendations for our tour. He is knowledgeable and explained the sites we visited clearly with little side stories and anecdotes which made our tour more interesting. All in all a very interesting and well-spent day in Chennai. Would recommend 5 Senses for tours.

Great time in Chennai We had a great time with Kannan as our tour guide! He was knowledgeable, accommodating and always ready with an interesting fun fact. It’s a great way to visit all the sites in Chennai and really immerse yourself with the history and significance of the sites through Kannan’s tidbits of information.I would recommend not travelling in summer like we did though, so that a tour like this would be more enjoyable in chillier weather.

Excellent tour experience. Tour around Chennai was great, informative and interesting! Our guide of the day was Kannan, did an excellent job being the tour guide with his vast knowledge about the history Chennai, his mindfulness and his photography skills. Only one issue we encountered was the tour van's AC weren't at its best. Other than that, the driver and Kannan were helpful with our luggages and being great with us.

Chennai City Walk Tour I took the Chennai city tour with Kannan and it was such a wonderful and educational trip. Not only could Kannan tell me about the history of the temples and churches in Chennai and the religious beliefs but he also had so many little know stories to share. I never knew they imported ice from Boston to India and it took 4 months by boat. I would have thought it would have melted before arriving. We had tea with milk and sugar that was yummy and an authentic Indian meal at Sangeetha. The day was perfect thanks to Kannan. He’s a great guide and so we’ll spoken. He’s helped make my first trip to India and Chennai very memorable.

Chennai in a day Has a day free in Chennai before flying home and wanted to see city. Booked at last minute and has very worthwhile day visiting several temples, basilica of St Thomas, beach , lighthouse before enjoying lunch. Guide Ashbi and driver very helpful and knowledgeable

Wonderful Day in Chennai Had another opportunity to tour with Five Senses on a recent India visit, this time a half day Chennai city tour. Although some planned locations were unexpectedly closed, Kannan (the tour guide) successfully and rapidly adjusted the schedule to include unplanned activities that met my architecture, history and cultural interests. The city is definitely worth a visit and Kannan’s desire to share his city made it even better.

Great tour Tour was great! Good way to start exploring the city.Nivi is very patient and knowledgeable. She was accomodating and made all the difference.Lunch was delicious! All the sites were great to see.

Excellent Chennai city tour. Our tour guide (Kanan), was both friendly and knowledgeable about all of our visited tour sites - giving us interesting and informative facts. The pace of our tour was very good, giving us enough time to see and visit all of our scheduled stops. Overall an excellent tour and guide service.

It was a nice experience Had a wonderful trip with our guide. He explained the historic significance of all the places visited and was very polite and courteous. I just feel the price of this trip is a bit too much for a 6.5 hours trip.

Good City Tour I enjoyed my tour of Chennai with 5 Senses. My guide was very knowledgeable and the driver was courteous. Chennai is city without a lot of must-see sites but I appreciated getting out and moving through various neighborhoods.

Very insightful and spiritual experience Great way to see all the temples and religious sites, and soak up the local culture from a very knowledgeable guide.

Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide We spent about 8-9h visiting Chennai with Satish and learnt a lot! He took us to all the highlights as well as shared key relevant stories about culture, traditions, religion, food and life in South India and Chennai in particular. He was patient (despite our tour being booked for 7h he didn't rush us, was flexible about what we wanted to focus on, when to take breaks, etc.) flexible and accommodating.Satish is a clever guy with a lot of experience and wisdom, and it was a pleasure to explore Chennai with him. Would recommend 5 Senses - we actually did a Pondi tour with them too and planning to do a Bangalore food tour as well.

Excellent tour with an amazing guide Our guide for this trip was Satish M. He is one of the best guides I had throughout all my trips. First of all he has a lot knowledge about history in general and it's a very nice person to talk with that really helped us understand the Indian culture and its people. The tour was amazing and it took all the day and we were thrilled with the information we received. For this reason we booked Satish four the next day to have the tour in Chennai with him as a guide. 🙂

Very very good tour! Amazing experience of the city, very good value for money, Satish our guide, very knowledgeable, kind and patient... we had lots of questions. The lunch amazing also. Would definitely recommend!

Excellent day tour of Chennai with Nivi as our guide. Nivi has excellent English and is very knowledgeable. Our day tour was organised by 5 Senses of Bangalore. Strongly recommended

Chennai City Tour Srikrishnan was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about all the spots visited and very friendly with perfect English.

Excellent Tour Where do we start - from an on time pick up Nivi was attentive, knowledgeable, humorous as well as serious and the perfect host!We visited temples (Hindu & Jain) and you can't come to India and fail to take in and understand the complexity of Indian religion - fascinating and knowledgeable insight.We also did the Basilica - St Thomas burial ground and attended as a service took place - quite impressive!Went to Madras lighthouse (fortunately a lift was available) and what a view!Fort George was a finale and seeing the British input was fascinatingA word of warning - if you do this tour don't do it as a "tick box" exercise to say you've visited Chennai sights - immerse yourself in it and ask Nivi anything - anything and she will make your day much more enjoyable.

Fully Recommend From the start of the tour, everything went perfectly, Kannan was a great guide with loads of information imparted in an interesting and engaging way. He took plenty of photos for us and fed us delicious food. We only wished we had booked more with him. We would also like to thank the driver who negotiated the traffic smoothly and safely

interesting Information about Chennai The tour was very interesting and the guide Kannan gave us a lot of information. Also the lunch was a really good experience! We really enjoyed the tour in Chennai.

Chennai Highlights tour Had a great tour with several stops in Chennai with Kannan. Would reccomend the tour with this nice guide!!

Safe and Informative Tour Solo (or Group) Traveler I am in Chennai for business and was looking for a chance to experience Chennai during my free weekend in town. This tour did not disappoint. My tour guide, Srikrisnan, was extremely knowledgeable, as he explained the many temples we visited, as well as the other stops as well. I did this tour on my own and felt like it was a great choice for me; but could also be great for a couple or family. The meal at the end was a delight as well. I do not hesitate to recommend this tour and particularly this guide.

Wonderful tour of Chennai We had a great tour with Kannan around Chennai. We visited a mix of temples, museums, a lighthouse, a beach and had a wonderful lunch provided. Kannan was very knowledgeable about Chennai and its history. We also learned a lot about Hinduism and Indian culture. Would recommend this tour without hesitation.

Day Tour of Chennai We spent our first full day on tour with Satish and it was a great introduction to the city of Chennai! Due to limited sightseeing opportunities during our stay, this was the optimal experience for us to see all of the highlights that the City of Temples has to offer. Satish was very informative and we learned so much about the the history, culture, and religion of Chennai. In addition, he offered to take photos of us at each site without any prompting. This was great for us because sometimes we get caught up in enjoying the moment and forget to document it for later reflection. Navigating the city and traffic can feel overwhelming, so having Satish as our guide put us at ease! Would highly recommend this tour.

Excellent way to see Chennai's highlights There are lots of exciting things that Chennai has to offer but it will take you time to move around in an hectic, even sometime chaotic town. The solution is offered by this tour that provides an organized way to found out lot of things about its people, history and culture. Thanks to my very knowledgeable and kind guide Hareesh, I had a wonderful experience, not missing a thing on the list but still enjoying it! And Bhaskar was exceptional for driving us safely from one place to another and adding an extra stop to a traditional fishermen village.

Fun, exciting and spiritual day in Chennai. My tour guide, Srikrishnan, did a great job of getting us around the city (despite the heavy traffic) and provided an incredible variety of experiences. We visited the Santome church, Fort St. George museum, Vivekananda house, multiple temples, they lighthouse...plus sari shopping and lunch. Srikrishnan did a great job of explaining the history and cultural traditions, and was very courteous. I had a great day, and felt that my experience was authentic, exciting and educational. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you have limited time to research and explore on your own. There's no way that anyone but a local guide could squeeze all of this into one day! FUN!

Day Tour of Chennai We had a fun filled day with Narayanan. He was very informative and friendly! We got to see a lot of local Chennai spots and learn all about the history of India! The lunch was delicious as well. They managed to to get us in last minute and they were super helpful! I can't wait to go back, we will 100% book with them anywhere in India!

The best of Chennai in less than 7 hours Thanks to the expertise and customer oriented attitude of our guide, Kannan, we enjoyed very much this sightseeing tour. Timing was perfect at every spot and Kannan’s explanations very helpful to apprehend the sites. We even managed to try the best coffee and masala chai in town in between the visits.All in all this was a perfect tailor made tour of Chennai!

Day tour of Chennai Arranged this trip with only 24 hours notice and on line. Extremely prompt with responses, itinerary and pricing. Very professional even before we met themSatish was our guide and he was accompanied by a driver and they were both outstanding. We would highly recommend them and would definitely use them again.Thanks for a lovely day

Perfect day in Chennai A great way to learn about Hinduism, Jain, Islam, and Christianity and visited some of the important highlights in the city such as the Marina Beach, the triangular lighthouse, and the revered Swami Vivenkananda and Swami Ramakrisna who established Hinduism as a revered religion.

Chennai best sightseeing tour Spacious vehicle , safe driver , knowledgeable guide . We had a great time with the tour . Lunch option was fabulous , guide was very patient and explained well . He even took great shots of the trip . Highly recommended

Helpful and knowledgeable guide Mr.Kannan is very helpful, humble, good personality and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Car is clean, cool AC in a hot day. The driver is great, very good at navigation and drive safely. Overall is great. Highly recommended for the day tour.

The artistic side of Chennai We had a great time in Chennai and saw the artistic side of the city which is not on the regular tourist agenda. Our guide took us to the hidden galleries. Really matched to our requirements.

Chennai city highlights Nivi was great. I loved how efficient the tour was. We covered a lot which is what I wanted. I really enjoyed the temples and understanding the Hindu religion. Highly recommended.

Nice Tour With Guide Preethi The tour was nice with the guide Preethi, And the way of she explained with the content about the structure, paintings and materials of kabaleeswarar Temple, church , vivekananda house, ramakrishna math was good.

Great tour of Chennai Great tour. We were a group of seven, four grandparents, an 11 year old, and two adults. Some of us spoke Tamil, others did not. Kannan was able to manage our group with ease, and was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative and knowledgable. His English was excellent and easy to understand, and he understood us as well. The tour was well paced and insightful, and we learned a lot despite having visited India and Chennai multiple times before. Had an excellent lunch at the end.

Chennai city tour Very well planned! Kannan was very responsive to our needs and especially to our parents. The explanations were thorough, yet simple enough to keep our attention. The tour ended with a great thali meal at a local vegetarian restaurant.

Chennai Tour The tour guide Kannan was very knowledgeable and enjoyed tour. Please advise Govt. of India on tourist visa: make it as simple as possible to get 14 day visa . I spent almost 1 day to fill form on line , and the faulty rejection of credit card payment due to the bank computer problems.

Pleasant Experience! Very happy I chose this tour via TripAdvisor. I had only one day to roam the city, so this tour was just perfect for the time being. The tour guide Kannan was very professional and amazingly knowledgeable. I really enjoyed all the places he took me through. I have learned and seen so much for one day, it’s just unbelievable. I would definitely recommend this tour with Kannan.

Interesting and informative day in Chennai We had a very good day visiting temples and exploring cultural places of Chennai. Thanks to the guide Kannan his knowledge and patience the tour was very pleasant. We had fantastic Traditional meal after excursion !! Our guide Kannan explained how correctly eat it to have full enjoyment. He arrived few minutes earlier to our hotel which was very nice touch. I hope they will carry their service to the good end. I wish them all the best !!

Second tour with 5 senses It was a nice experience. We visited many different places of worship. Was interesting to see how diverse Chennai is. Guide Kannan was accommodating and very informative. We had a beautiful local lunch that we really enjoyed. Thank you for everything.

Simply amazing! I loved this tour! It started on time at 8am and the guide Nivi and the driver Ganesh (her husband) drove me around whilst sharing knowledge to show me many of the wonders of Chennai: a beautiful Hindu temple, a British Fort, St. Thomas Church, the lighthouse, a very spiritual tour about the Vivekananda museum, among others. The guide and her husband are two joyful pleasant and resourceful pair to spend your time with.The dulcis in fundo was the local lunch, which you should rigorously eat with your hand 😊

Excellent tour to see the best of Chennai Very good tour.Our guide changed the itinery to suit us as we had already seen some of the sights in the original itinery.His explanations were very interesting.You see a lot in a short time.

Great day tour of Chennai Excellent experience with an interesting diversity of sites. Tour guide Kannan was very informative and brought the history of Chennai to life.

Impactful. Historical, Human, and Devout Chennai Kannan lead a very accommodating solo tour of Chennai for me. We started with the site I wished to visit most the pink sanctuary of Sri Ramakrishna MATH. This location was peaceful and surrounded by beautiful gardens. We even took time for reflection and meditation. Opposite of this was the loud sights and sounds of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to lord Shiva. I learned of Shiva’s position among the various gods and was informed of the stories behind the various depictions on the temple walls. It was a Sunday and there were many partitioners breaking coconuts and celebrating the Diwali season while providing offerings. We spent a good amount of time here which also made the tour a self-paced. It was welcoming to not feel rushed and to learn about the various traditions of marriage rope tying and cradles on trees in hopes for a new child. There was also a section for what looked to be the healthiest looking cows in Chennai. Some cats were being fed closely nearby. This was very foreign to me to see in a religious setting, but it was heartwarming. Getting the history of the security aspect of the temples and grain storage also provided more insight into how a temple serves multiple purposes. The only Islamic site we were able to tour was a site built in the Indo-Islamic style which now serves as a university building. This building had dark red walls which was bold against the colors of Chennai. It will be nice to have one additional site that adds to the knowledge of the other major religion in India. I did enjoy the 3D video introduction to Swami Vivekananda. I was unaware that a World’s Congress of Religions ever existed and was pleasantly surprised to see that it had been hosted in the United States. The renderings were sweet and the intention of unity carried a good energy in the ice house location. One of the most ornate and significant religious sites that we attended was the Santhome Cathedral Basilica. It was eye opening to learn that the apostle Thomas was buried in this location and the various structures that once occupied the site as different religions and cultures dominated the region. I really enjoyed walking through the Basilica when prayer was in session. The chanting is very foreign and adds an element of auspiciousness to the visit. This was an elevated view of the humble beginnings of Christianity when compared with St. Mary’s Church. At St. Mary’s I did enjoy looking at the original woven pews, documents of the visit from the British Royals, and reading the surrounding graves from the early 1700s. The beach was a nice breakaway from the religious sites to see the beauty of nature and the awesomeness and scale of the sand and waves. I really appreciated getting to see this area of Chennai where the merchants are abutting government built apartments. The fish sellers live a reality that is very hand to mouth and it was unexpected to get a chance to glimpse at what their day may be like from early morning catches to afternoon sales. The place is scenic. Which is to say that every part of the beach you looked at, there was a small vignette that gave perspective on the life of a person in Chennai. I was very happy that we got to go to the top of the elevator lighthouse to see this.Lunch was a fantastic experience! As I only had one real day for tourism on my business trip, Kannan’s hospitality and company made for a memorable meal. I loved the presentation of the South Indian Talli surved on a banana leaf with metal bowls for a variety of tastings. Kannan ordered a special meal for me which included some delicious biriyani and watermelon juice. Sangeetha was an entirely vegetarian restaurant which works well for tours and people with dietary limitations. I even ordered Paneer 65 which is something I’ve missed since my last visit to Chennai 5 years prior. I was able to take the leftovers home and enjoyed them as a late night snack having skipped dinner from the plentiful lunch. I would highly recommend 5 senses Tours and was very happy with British Airways and Viatour for guiding me to the team there. If you are local or only have a short visit in India, I would seek out this company for a tour. The car service and our driver were very complimentary and safe. We had air conditioning and bottled water which was welcomed on the warm October day. Kannan greater me at the hotel and I felt comfortable with him as a solo female traveler given his demeanor and being a father of a teenage daughter. We were able to talk about education and the various choices youths are offered here in India. This personal touch made me feel that I had a new connection in Chennai which is unforgettable.

City tour of temples, fort and lighthouse We booked on this tour keen to understand and experience the religious and cultural background of the region. We were not disappointed. We had expert guidance from Preethi who explained the mixture of cultures, languages and religions, and were driven safely through the chaotic traffic by the ever calm Selvam. Of the visit to many temples, the highlight was probably the Kabaleeswara temple with its array of gods, peacocks (well pea hens) and customs. We admired the large chariot which takes 70 men to pull (currently in its garage out the front) as well as observed the burning of ghee candles to bring calm. We learned about ash on foreheads and the relevance of the different direction of the stripe, as well as the red dot on the forehead. We also enjoyed the last call of our day at Vivekananda house (a former ice store) with its excellent three dimensional portrayals of the visit of Swami Vivekananda to the 1893 parliament of Religions - an early advocate of applauding diversity!. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and immersed ourselves in eating techniques with the many flavours on offer. We also enjoyed the trip up the lighthouse and the small museum that is attached on lighthouses around India. Suggest you wear shoes that are easy to slip on an off for many of the temples do not allow footwear.

Wonderful private tour of Chennai! Preetha is an excellent tour guide. She quickly noted our highest interests and tailored the time at those places so that we would have the richest experience. We were given meaningful information at each site. The car was comfortable and ready for us at all times to make our private tour efficient as well.

Excellent Great value tour full of highlights and insights. Nothing was too much trouble, including stopping for photos of interesting events and help in buying artifacts. The guides knowledge and professional attention were excellent. A lesson on how to eat and enjoy lunch like a local was appreciated. The driver was also first class and it was a very enjoyable day.

Chennai Temples Churches and Fort George From when our guide, Preethi picked us up from our hotel we were taken on a whistle stop tour of Indian Temples, churches and Fort George. The tour was more then what we expected and was well work anyone booking. Make sure you ask for Preethi.👍👍😀

Nice Tour The Guide Kannan was really helpful in making us understand the heritage. We covered multiple churches, temples and museums.

Very good experience Great tour experience with Kannan!We could see all the major places in the city and he presented us the local culture and the highlights of Hinduism. It was very interesting and the temples are gorgeous. Besides, Kannan is very thoughtful and adapted the tour for us.

Chennai made interesting I took the Chennai City tour with a guide. In India it is not se easy to find the interesting places in the big cities. Chenai naimight not be the most intreating city from a tourists' point of view, but this tour made Chennai worth seeing. The places were chosen with care, and the guide knew how to make the sites tell their stories.

Definitely worth half a day in Chennai. This was our second tour with Kannan, who again did a wonderful job of explaining the history and details around the various temples and landmarks we visited as well as a lot of city history. The theme throughout the tour was very positive and I like this better than even some longer tours we took. We visited Sri Ramakrishna Math, a Sai Baba temple, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple (a Shiva temple), Vivekanandar Illam (there is a very interesting museum here dedicated to the history of the Indian Saint Swami Vivekananda, which a lot of detail on creation stories as well, one of my favorite stops.) There were additional stops at the Chennai lighthouse and another planned for a British fort which we chose to skip.

Great experience!!! The tour was enjoyable and very accommodating to our group. Kannan, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable in the history of Chennai and all related placed of significance in the city. We would highly recommend this tour company for tours in Chennai and extended tours around Tamil Nadu.

Yes, This is the Tour You Want to Book! We have only traveled through Chennai from the airport to Vellore in the past, so we wanted to learn more about the city. This tour did NOT disappoint. We were picked up at our hotel promptly on time by Kannand and the driver. Our tour included temples, churches, the beach, Fort George, a local handicraft store (at our request), and an amazing S. Indian lunch. Kannand was extremely friendly and knowledgeable; not only did we see the sights, we learned so much about the history of India and the temple. He was able to answer all of our questions in a clear, understandable way. He handled every detail and took great care of us. In addition, the driver was very good and safe (and if you've traveled in India, you know how important that is!). I highly recommend this tour, company, and Kannand. One suggestion is that you avoid booking on a Monday; several of the places are closed on Monday.

Chennai City Tour My wife and I had traveled thru Chennai several times but this was our first time to take a tour of the city. Mr. Kannan was an excellent tour guide and enabled us to learn the history of Chennai while visiting important landmarks. The south Indian lunch was superb.

Day Tour of Chennai My husband and I were in Chennai for our friend's wedding. We had a day to tour the city and decided to book last minute with Five Senses. Sathish was our tour guide and he had a wealth of knowledge about Chennai. The tour itself was great which included a stop at a couple of temples, churches and Fort. Unfortunately, it was too hot for us to stop at Marina Beach, but driving by it was great to see. I highly recommend this tour and it's a private tour so need to worry about waiting on other tourists. We were fully immersed in Chennai and it was great to walk around and be part of the hustle and bustle. If you have a day in Chennai and want to check out a few different places, I suggest you take this tour.

Great tour We were short on time and this tour certainly gave us a wonderful experience of Chennai's history, heart and soul!

Chennai Visit très bonne visite de Chennai avec un guide qui avait une très bonne connaissance culturelle et qui a pris le temps de nous faire découvrir d'autres sites car notre timing nous le permettait. Merci à Kannan, notre guide.

Chennai City Tour Mr. Kannan provided an excellent tour of Chennai. Visiting the temples, churches, beach, light house and Fort provided for an excellent day. He did a good job in explaining the correlation between the temples and the various religions. Along with explaining the development of India over the past four years with the influence of western society. Again, the lunch selection he provided was excellent. Very good tour guide and tour

Very good tour of important landmarks in Chennai We organized this trip as part of induction for new hires. Mr Kannan was very good in hosting the trip, covering important landmarks in Chennai like Saibaba temple, Kabaleeshwarar temple, etc. He was quite knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories.Will definitely recommend 5senses for outsiders.

Excellent experience The guide had immense knowledge about places he took. Took us to the best of the places of the city worth watching.

Chennai (One day trip) The tour guide and the way of planning was great. It was a great experience travelling with Five senses tour.

Day trip My favourite part was the detailed review of each place we visited, it was very in-depth and covered most places in Chennai.

An Amazing Day Trip to Chennai It was a great and insightful journey. The tour guide was really amazing and gave us a lot of information regarding the places where we went. The South Indian was just soo good!!

Beauty of Chennai with 5 Senses Absolutely loved it. The ride was comfortable and the guide gave very logical explanation for everything there is at the venues we visited.

Spiritual immersion This tour was a unique way to discover the sacred sites in Chennai. The sites that might get lost in the midst of the crazy traffic and elaborate street network of the city.My guide, Kannan, was very good in explaining in a pleasant and thorough manner the essentials of hinduism, the deities and customs in temples. We visited unique Hindu temples, the oldest British establishments in India and to my great surprise several Christian churches with very interesting architecture and art. I recommend booking this tour if you have little time to drive out from the town yet want to see something before you leave. That was at least my case and I am sincerely happy to have explored this tour via Five Senses 🙂

Chennai day Tour This is a must for a historical/cultural experience. Kannan wove a rich tapestry of the city’s history in a meaningful and interesting way. The tour was exceptional and the guide went out of his way for us. He took pictures, made sure we were hydrated, sanitized and asked about food preferences. Communication was great. Stress free booking and day out!Highly recommend.

Private tour Chennai Five senses took our personal preferences into account when planning this private tour. Our tour guide was sharp and to the point getting in all the sights and sounds in the limited time we had. Kannan was exceptional and knowledgable. I recommend this company when planning Chennai tours

Plongée dans l'histoire de Chennai Excellent trip. Une visite des endroits les plus incontournables de Chennai, ayant tous une histoire que le guide Vijay maîtrise à merveille. Je recommande à 100%.

Superb experience of Day tour of Chennai I have been to Chennai several times but glad that on my husband insistence,took a day tour within the Chennai city with 5 Senses Tour and with our guide Mr.Kannan.He took us around to Sai Baba temple,St. Thomas Basilica, Kapaleshwar Temple, Parthaswamy Temple, Ramakrishna Mutt, Vivekananda house ,Lighthouse.The best part of the trip was visiting Ramkrishna Mutt, Kapaleshwar Temple and Lighthouse.The knowledge which Mr. Kannan imparts and the enthusiasm with which he shows around is really good. He explained us little things like the concept of keeping grains in vessels at the top of each temple gate in South India for 16 years,so that when the calamity strikes, one can survive and clutivate and continue the livelihood.I had simply loved Kapaleshwar Temple. It's vastly built and every sculpture done is beautiful and intricate.He made us have north indian thali at Sangeetha ,that was also good.I want to thankyou Mr. Kannan for making our trip so good. We had a great time learning and experiencing these.Thanks,Pooja Kush Bajaj

Great Tour of Chennai with 5 Senses Tours and Guide Vijay We spent a few days in Chennai in March 2020 and had some specific sites of interest we wanted to visit for family history purposes so we asked 5 Senses Tours to fit these sites into two private half day tours for us, which they did. The tours were carried out at exactly the right pace for us and our guide Vijay was very knowledgeable and friendly. Their choice of vehicle and driver was perfect too.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 5 Senses Tours and our guide Vijay to anyone visiting the city.

A fantastic and memorable tour of the city for me and my family with Rajiv, an expert guide. My family and I are delighted that we chose 5-Senses for our Chennai City tour. They offered various options and we carefully selected the sites based on the interest of our children, who were making the trip to the City for the first time. 5-Senses was outstanding in every department of their services and we were fortunate to have Rajiv, as our tour guide, one of the best we have encountered in our over 30 years of living and travels through over 20 countries around the world. Rajiv, with his expert knowledge and unfailing humor, made our City Tour even more interesting and memorable for me and my family. Our grateful thanks to Rajiv and to Mr. Narayanan, the brain behind 5-Senses and the City Tour.

Great introduction to Chennai This tour with Kannan and his driver met all of our expectations. Not only did it cover some important Temples but also historical places and churches. The information he provided behind the creation of these places was knowledgeable. We have already recommended this tour to other tourists in our hotel and will do so in the future. One of the intended stops was closed due to renovations however we were taken to an alternative one which we found very interesting. It appeared to be a considered option based on our interests which he had observed.

Chennai Excellent time! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Friendly and a lot of fun. He was engaging and easy to understand. Very good with a ten year old.

Chennai City Tour This is a great time that i join this trip with my team and have you a local guide of our group 🙂 I really enjoy yesterday trip. Here with my feedback. 1) You have a really good in a memorial place of idea, good for tell us every places of the history. I have received a lot information with all place that we visit. 2) You are a nice guide, good caring of us e.g. escape us from pauper, when we cross the road with a terrible traffic, ensure her customer safe. 3) Attentive ground, check with our requirement, informed schedule, manage time not rush, i feel relaxing and comfortable.

City tour of Chennai The tour was really good and the guide professional and very friendly. The lunch was excellent. I will recommend the tour for travellers who do not have much time to spend in Chennai

Tour Was an excellent tour,the guide was awesome easy to communicate and professional. He took us to nice places told us a lot about the places and history in detail. He was really impressive i give him a 10/10

Good look around Chennai Satish was our fantastic host for this private tour of Channai. Hotel pick up was on time and efficient. Satish was very knowledgable and made us feel very welcome. We had a good look around some temples and churches (I preferred the former) and Satish arranged a great lunch for us. The tour was informative and enjoyable and we felt well looked after. Satish also made sure I was OK when I felt ill in the afternoon. I recommend the tour and hope you get someone as caring and courteous as Satish.

Private Chennai Trip - Amazing Thank you again for this amazing private Chennai Tour.I can recommend this tour to everyone visitting Chennai. You'll see beautiful temples and places with just an amazing person (Mr Kannan) who just will guide you, explain everything and even answer all your questions.We started at 8a.m. and was back in the hotel at 16:30h.Tje day was very charged bit we did it with so much ease and fun.A really amazing experience with great souls.Thank you

Chennai Full Day Tour wth 5 Senses One of three tours we did with 5 Senses, all with the same guide - Kannan. All went very well, with our personal guide and driver, and an included Indian lunch.This tour was tailored to our needs because we had already seen some of the sites on the usual itinerary. So we ended up going to some lesser known places.

Great local Chennai tour I booked this tour alongside the Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram tour, and I ended up getting the same guide and driver for both days. Both were excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept a close eye to make sure I was comfortable. All entrance and camera fees were covered, which was a very professional move. And the guide asked me about what i wanted to eat rather than forcing a particular restaurant. The thing that struck me on this tour is the time allotted to appreciate and meditate in the various types of temples and churches. Also the bird's eye view of the city from the lighthouse was very cool. The only improvement i would suggest is some additional / alternate stops along the way to the government area. That area is in desperate need of improvement, but there were some really interesting looking buildings on the same road.

Chennai visit We could not have been happier with the tour guide we had. Kannan knew absolutely everything about Chennai and, more importantly, was passionate about his job and ensuring we had a wonderful time! I totally recommend their tour company, including Raj the next day who gave us a great experience in the ruins which was totally impressive. My absolute best recommendations for this tour company as you will have a great time!!!. Regards, Craig Stevenson

Great experience After taking the tour to Mahabalipuram, we were very satisfied and decided to take Chennai full day tour, too. It was again nice experience - thanks to the guide, Kannan, you dont have to worry about anything. Lunch is included and selected according to your tastes. I think this tour is great for people who might be otherwise little bit overwhelmed by India or who do not have enough time to do some research before coming here/or their time here in India is limited. Also - bonus points for taking us to a specific shop that me and my boyfriend wanted to visit. And extra bonus points to Kannan for making sure that my boyfriend does not buy stupid stuff there and actually knows what's he buying, lol. Recommend.

Great tour This was an excellent way for seeing the best of Chennai in one day. Vijay, the guide was very knowledgable and I learned a lot from him, especially about the history and the religions related to the temples/churches of the tour. He even changed the route somewhat to tailor it to my interests. I felt safe walking in the crowded markets with him, something I would not have done alone. It was definitely a rewarding tour.

Great city tour with cool tour guide It was an amazing experience to be done with Kannan. The guide always took care for me and help me admire each and every detail of each destination in the city: from beutiful temples to crowded markets and interesting churchs. Thanks Kannan and 5 Senses keep doing that amazing job.

Highlights of Chennai This was a great tour for seeing the 'must see' sights of Chennai and learning about the culture and history. Kannan is a very knowledgeable and helpful guide and is great at explaining. We went to two very different temples, the St Thomas Basilica, a museum, a fort and had a great lunch. I really appreciated their flexibility about the tour and Kannan's advice on where to find things in Chennai.

驚くほど不思議な経験 この日は、運が良いことに、参加者が私しかおらず、私1人に対して、ガイドさんと運転手さんがついてくださるという、ものすごく贅沢なツアーでした。ツアーでは、サイババ神(日本人が想像する、あのサイババさんでななく、元々、地元の神様にサイババという名前の神様がおられるようです)を祀ってあるお寺をお参りしたり(このお寺は観光客1人では、絶対に入りにくい)、バナナの葉の上にのったカレーを手で食べる食べ方やマナーを教えてもらったり、インドの歴史と現在について教えてもらったりと、地元のガイドさんと一緒でないと絶対にできないような、とても驚くような経験ができました。また、スタッフの方は親切で、女性1人でも安心です。おススメです。暑いので、水を持参した方が良いです。

Delightful tour A perfect way to experience the city of Chennai. We loved learning about the culture, the religions, and eating delicious food. Vijay, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, being a local, and ensured we felt safe and completely taken care of.

Chennai guided tour Kannan provided excellent service. Very professional and knowledgeable.He explained every site we visited in detail.I would highly recommend him for everyone who visits Chennai.Thank you Kannan!

Great tour We had a great day with Kannan - seeing the important sights and enjoying a lunch in the local traditional style. Kannan was also very helpful in adapting the day and the tour to our needs and wishes!

Excellent tour with Mr Kannan Big thanks to Mr Kannan for this perfect tour of Chennai! We say all the main sights and a great plus was the flexibility, changing the program a bit to suit our young children better. Also, we very much appreciated that even when the official tour had ended, Mr Kannan offered to take us to one more site. 5 senses tour is the perfect option for someone who usually doesn't do organized tours on their vacations and Mr Kannan is a very well informed and friendly guide.

Walk in the past Dear Mr. Kannan,You were very informative throughout the tour which helped me revive my youger days in Mylapore. I wish you all the best for upcoming tours and will look forward to seeing you on the next tour soon.Wishing you a very happy New year.Thank you.Ganesh

Mesmerizing Mylapore Tour with Mr. Kannan Thanks to Mr. Kannan for enlightening me with the intricate details of Kabaleeswarar Temple at Mylapore. He welcomed me at the main entrance of the temple and made me realize as if i had been blessed to be at the most sacred place on the earth. The history of the temple and the importance of temples in India was well narrated by him. He took me around the temple explaining the importance of each and every thing i could admire in the grand temple. Importance of 'Gopuram', 'Vimana', Garba Graha, Lingam significance, positive energy prevalent in every temple, sound of bell, Aarthi, different stages inside the sanctum sanctorum and the reasons behind every temple was well highlighted and shown with all their splendour. Hats off to him for his excellent language and understanding the psyche of his clients in knowing more in less time. The demonstration with Rudhraksha to find out the satvic food was a special attraction. Really, a great learning experience with Mr. Kannan. I wish he takes me to the other important landmarks as well. Thank you very much for giving me a wonderful and unforgettable evening exploring Mylapore.

Jam-packed at a Relaxed Pace We usually go-it-alone when on vacation, but we thought a tour guide would be helpful in India. Fortunately, my wife found 5-Senses Tours! Our FULL DAY "Cultural Evangelist," Kannan, was not only friendly, polite and knowledgeable he was also enthusiastic about every place we experienced. Kannan was as excited and interested in everything as much as we were. We felt well taken care of throughout the entire day. We HIGHLY recommend 5-Senses in Chennai, especially if you request Kannan.

The Best Way to See Chennai! What a great day of touring interesting Chennai! Kannan was a fantastic tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about Chennai's history, accomodating to our needs and so friendly. He brought us to the most interesting places. The tour was at our pace and catered more towards our interests. We are considering another tour before we leave.