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
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Food tasting
Snacks Beverages
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Joonus Sait & Sons
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Chennai District
Meet your guide outside of Joonus Sait and Sons at 4pm and start this 2.5-hour walking tour. The streets of Sowcarpet teem with shops selling food - from the exotic to the everyday. Walk through the market sampling some of the best local street food on offer - savory 'chaats', sweets and refreshing cold beverages. 'Murukku' sandwich, 'Thattu Idli' and 'Pal Kova' are some of the foods you might encounter on the trail. Learn about local food habits, customs, and superstitions, and take back home some fascinating trivia related to the origins and varieties of popular local foods. The food trail through the busy streets of Sowcarpet is guaranteed to be an assault on your senses. So come, if you are a complete foodie, obsessively adventurous and very, very hungry. The tour price includes all the street food you can eat on this trail. The tour ends at the same place where it started.
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Sowcarpet
Sowcarpet is a neighborhood in the northern part of Chennai, India. Sowcarpet is one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city with narrow streets and vintage buildings. It is a bustling commercial area of the city, and a range of wholesale markets are
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Food Trail in Sowcarpet Market by wonder tours
Can I cancel Food Trail in Sowcarpet Market by wonder tours for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Joonus Sait & Sons Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Food tasting
- Snacks Beverages
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Chennai District, Sowcarpet.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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