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The previous price was €6 and current price is €5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 57m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into a living paradox. Puducherry is a city famously divided by a single canal, separating the serene, grid-like French Quarter from the vibrant, chaotic Tamil Quarter. Join Sara, a curious explorer, and Alex, a local historian, on a sensory-rich journey across this historic boundary. You will trace the silent, tree-lined streets of the Ville Blanche, uncover the hidden economic power of the Ville Noire, and discover how 300 years of forced proximity created a breathtaking, complicated cultural synthesis. From the meditative quiet of colonial ashrams to the explosive colours of ancient Hindu temples and bustling bazaars, this tour reveals the true, intertwined soul of a city that belongs to two worlds.

    • A 4.2 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 117 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Cluny Embroidery Centre
    • 46 Rue Romain Rolland Street, Hotel Lagrenee de Mezieres
    • 605001, Pondicherry, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cluny Embroidery art society
    • 46 Rue Romain Rolland Street
    • 605001, Lagrenee de Mezieres, Puducherry, India

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Self Guided Podcast Tour in Pondicherry in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 57 minutes1h 57m
    1h 57m
  • Opening hours: Tue 00:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
€5.99
€4.79 x 1 Adult€4.79
Total
The previous price was €5.99 and current price is €4.79
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Cluny Embroidery Centre

  • 10m
A 250-year-old French colonial mansion where local women preserve traditional European embroidery, establishing the serene, historic vibe of the French Quarter.

Sita Cultural Centre

  • 10m
A grassroots hub in the Tamil Quarter where French and Tamil cultures blend, offering a glimpse into everyday life through Kolam art.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

  • 10m
The epicentre of global spiritual seekers, highlighting how the serene environment of the French Quarter became a magnet for international spiritual migration.

Vedapureeswarar Temple, Puducherry

  • 10m
A vibrant, colourful Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, showcasing the deep-rooted, sensory-rich spiritual traditions of the Tamil Quarter.

Goubert Market

  • 10m
The bustling, lively beating heart of the Tamil Quarter, filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of local produce, fish, and flowers.

Calve College Government Higher Secondary School

  • 10m
A historic educational institution on the edge of the Tamil Quarter that educated locals in French, serving as a concluding symbol of the complex colonial legacy.

Location

Activity location

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    Cluny Embroidery Centre
    • 46 Rue Romain Rolland Street, Hotel Lagrenee de Mezieres
    • 605001, Pondicherry, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cluny Embroidery art society
    • 46 Rue Romain Rolland Street
    • 605001, Lagrenee de Mezieres, Puducherry, India

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