SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 2-hour experiences in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
A 2-hour Chennai walking tour starting at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, mixing temples, church, coffee, and sea views with English/Hindi guides.
Most Popular“Good communication with guide prior to tour. Manikanda was an excellent guide knowledgeable and passionate about showing the highlights of Chennai. Great value for money.”
Walk Chennai’s Mylapore lanes with a guide, visit Kapaleeswarar Temple and Marina, then finish at Vivekananda House. Small groups, free souvenir.
“Guide was 45min late. We had booked a walking tour but when the guide arrived he was on a car tour. So we had to take autorickshaw to follow. We only visited one of the places in the itinerary we had booked. Tour did not last 2h as speRead more”
2-hour guided street-food walk in Alappuzha: Kerala snacks, sweets, filter coffee, local stories, and a lighthouse finish.
“Fun way to explore city at night. We went to a number of places for food, snacks and tea, all very different and interesting. Was great to try new food. I liked most of the things we ate but even the few items that weren’t to my taste (a few were too sweet) were interesting…”
2-hour guided walk through Trivandrum’s landmarks, museums, churches and markets. English-Hindi storytelling, hidden lanes, great value.
“A very easy visit between places of worship and monuments. A way to learn more about the local culture, observing what you encounter while walking. The Hareesh guide was professional, fun, and helpful to any information.Auto-translated”
Walk Trivandrum’s temples with an English-Hindi guide, tea and prasad included, and faith-with-science explanations in 2 hours.
“Meeting point instructions are vague - however we were there at the right place and at the right time yet somehow the guide couldn’t spot the only 2 white people around for miles, standing there waiting in the hot sun. How I don’t know? So Read more”
Two-hour guided walk through Bangalore’s revered temples, with English/Hindi storytelling and local tips, for $18.
“The rituals of each temple and the explanation of the guide”
A 2-hour Chennai street food walking tour with Yo Tours: local favorites, English/Hindi guides, and a quick hit of snacks, sweets, and tea.
“Our guide, George, was really good. He asked us what foods we liked and didn't like and took us around lots of food stalls. We tried things, and went to places we never would have tried on our own. It was excellent value and a great experience.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Chennai’s temples, connecting Shiva, a revered scholar, and Lakshmi—plus hidden lanes and local tips.
“I got none of the items listed. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi • 2. Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city. • 3. Access to hidden lanes and places. • 4. Great conversations and interesting stories. It was his…”
2-hour guided walking tour of Madurai’s temples, starting at Nandi Statue and ending at Koodal Azhagar. Meenakshi visit included.
“Overall the experience was less than average. I received a call from the operator in the no letting me know due to a lack of guides, he requested if we could make the tour in the evening. I told him that I couldn’t because I would be leaving. He Read more”
A 2-hour guided walk through Trivandrum’s Connemara Market and Chalai Bazaar, with MG Road shopping stops and local tips.
“Very interesting tour, Gokul was telling and helping a lot!”
A 2-hour Hyderabad night walk along Necklace Road, with Hussain Sagar views and a guided finish near Lumbini Park for $18.
“Anshuman was very knowledgeable about the city and the places we went. He explained everything very nicely and saw to it that I had a good time. After the tour he waited until my auto arrived.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Kochi’s spice, craft, and Jew Town markets, with local tips, stories, and time to shop.
“Almost perfect!!!”
Walk Fort Kochi’s old lanes in 2 hours with a guide’s stories, churches, museums, and cemeteries. English/Hindi, small group, great value.
“No one turned up, no phone call from guide or message from Viator. Not impressed with the poor service.”
Walk Kochi’s Jew Town with a guide: Paradesi Synagogue, Gan Shalom cemetery, Dutch Palace murals, plus spice and craft markets in 2 hours.
“Kind and accomodating guide however the retail punting in the tourist markets and perfumeries really puts a damper on what could be a very interesting and intimate experience of a unique Indian Jewish quarter experience. Room for improvement.”
A 2-hour guided walk of Hyderabad’s faith landmarks: Birla Mandir, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and ISKCON. Tea and prasad included.
“Alok was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable and went beyond my expectations to take me to three spiritual locations where we experienced prayer, community and sampled some of the food. I am grateful for his time and positive energy in explaining Hinduism, Krishna and Catholic/Christianity in India. Tip* be mindful of shorts as this may…”
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