Start your Chennai city tour by visiting the Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India. Built-in 1644, the fort is now the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu government. You can visit the old colonial buildings inside the fort, including St. Mary's Church, which is the oldest Anglican church in India. The fort also houses the Fort Museum, which showcases a collection of artefacts from the British era.
Begin your day by visiting the Kapaleeswarar Temple, one of the most famous temples in Chennai. Built-in the 7th century, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a beautiful Dravidian architecture. After that, head to the Marina Beach, the longest natural urban beach in India. Take a walk along the beach, enjoy the cool breeze and watch the sunrise or sunset.
On your last day, visit the Government Museum, which has an impressive collection of artefacts from different periods of Indian history. The museum has several galleries, including a bronze gallery, an art gallery and a children's museum. After that, head to the National Art Gallery, which is located inside the museum complex. The gallery has a vast collection of paintings, sculptures and other art forms from all over India.