In this tour we follow the trail of St Thomas who introduced Christianity to India and was here between AD52 and was AD72. The highlights include a visit to the cave in Little Mount with the statue of our lady of good health as well as hand prints of Saint Thomas, St Thomas mount where we will see the spot where St Thomas was speared to death as well as our lady of expectation church, the San Thome Basilica built in the 16th century over the tomb of St Thomas.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Pick up and drop from all hotels in Chennai
Full time guide
Car
Drinks
Lunch
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. In the 10th century AD Christians from Persia, founded this Christian village of Santhome, and then they built a Church and tomb over the burial site of St.Thomas. Built in neo gothic style the present structure was built by the Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. The Shrine preserves a small bone of the Saint and the head of the lance with which the Saint was pierced. We will also get to see an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother St. Francis Xavier used to pray.
1 hour
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Little Mount Shrine
Little Mount is a cave in which St.Thomas hid in AD 68 and did penance. There is an opening to the east of the cave through which St.Thomas escaped when his pursuers caught up with him here. The palm print and hand print near the tunnel’s entrance are believed to be those of St.Thomas himself. We will also see the masonry cross cut at the top of the hill which is believed to be the cross before which St.Thomas prayed. Another interesting aspect of this cave is the spring inside the hill which is perennial and is supposed to be the miraculous creation of the St. Thomas himself.
1 hour
3
St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
On 21st december AD 72, St Thomas was murdered on this hillock. The hill has a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Expectation which was built in 1523. The altar of this shrine was built on the spot where St. Thomas was murdered. A gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547 is the other interesting relic of St Thomas Mount.
1 hour
St Thomas tour in Chennai
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In this tour we follow the trail of St Thomas who introduced Christianity to India and was here between AD52 and was AD72. The highlights include a visit to the cave in Little Mount with the statue of our lady of good health as well as hand prints of Saint Thomas, St Thomas mount where we will see the spot where St Thomas was speared to death as well as our lady of expectation church, the San Thome Basilica built in the 16th century over the tomb of St Thomas.
