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Four bowls of salad with wooden spoons, containing ingredients like pomegranate seeds, shredded carrots, and greens. 1
A crowded street with auto-rickshaws, pedestrians, and multi-story buildings. 2
A food stall with a large pot and several metal cups filled with a yellow liquid, possibly a sauce or condiment. 3
Two people seated at a table with food containers in front of them. 4
Two people seated at a table with various dishes, including flatbreads and bowls of food. 5
By Wonder tours

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $49 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This is a food walk in the Sowcarpet, to introduce you to the traditional cuisine of south India.Chennai’s tourist menus won’t give you a true perspective on the everyday foods enjoyed by locals. Step forward this small-group walking tour of the Sowcarpet Market: where a multitude of stalls serve the staples that keep Chennaites sustained. Let a guide navigate the market so you don’t get lost, taste popular foods at tried-and-trusted stands, and get the full lowdown on local delicacies that you wouldn’t hear on your own.

    Discover Chennai’s street foods on a Sowcarpet Market food walking tour

    Find and hear about dishes with a guide for insight, tips, and navigation

    Taste snacks such as savory chaats, and hear food trivia you’d miss alone

    All-you-can-eat street food tour, limited to 10 for personalized feel

Activity location

  • Sowcarpet
    • Chennai (Madras), India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Joonus Sait & Sons
    • 36 Rattan Bazaar Road
    • 600003, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Group walk without pickup

  • Earn $1.47
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$49.00 x 1 Adult$49.00
Total
Price is $49.00
Until Fri, Sep 18

Private walk without pick up

  • Earn $2.07
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

without pick & drop

Language options: English
Price details
$69.00 x 1 Adult$69.00
Total
Price is $69.00
Until Fri, Sep 18

Private tour with pick & drop

  • Earn $2.37
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

sedan

Language options: English
Price details
$79.00 x 1 Adult$79.00
Total
Price is $79.00
Until Fri, Sep 18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Food tasting
  • Inclusions
    Snacks Beverages
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sowcarpet

  • 2h
Dive into the vibrant culinary heart of Chennai with a guided street food tasting tour through Sowcarpet. Known as the city’s most famous food district, Sowcarpet is a bustling melting pot where North Indian trade traditions meet iconic South Indian flavors. Accompanied by an expert local food guide, navigate narrow, energetic alleys overflowing with spices and market stalls to sample handpicked delicacies off the beaten tourist path. From Chennai-exclusive inventions to decades-old sweet shops, discover how the locals eat while learning the stories and cultural history behind every dish.

Location

Activity location

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    Sowcarpet
    • Chennai (Madras), India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Joonus Sait & Sons
    • 36 Rattan Bazaar Road
    • 600003, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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