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South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular chennai city tours 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.
Walk Mylapore in 3 hours with a local guide, visiting Kapaleeshwarar, Ramakrishna Math, Jain temple, San Thome, plus snacks and coffee.
Most Popular“Kannan was so nice and such a good guide! We got to see a lot in about three hours! I would really recommend this tour!”
Chennai in a day by private car with an English guide: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Ramakrishna Math, San Thome, Fort St George, Marina Beach, and lunch.
“I greatly enjoyed the Chennai Private Tour with my tour guide Kannan, who was a gold mine of knowledge and information. All the stops we did were interesting and beautiful, and left me curious for more. Every question I had was aRead more”
Walk George Town’s colonial landmarks in Chennai—Fort St. George, St. Mary’s, Madras High Court, Armenian Church—small-group and guide-led.
“Kannan was great guiding us through Fort St George with its historic buildings, visited St Thomas’s fascinating Basilica and the colonial buildings either side or Central Station Good pace, good description and quite fascinating.”
Private Chennai-to-Mahabalipuram day trip by car with guide, included entrances, and lunch, covering Pallava rock temples and Shore Temple.
“The driver arrived at our hotel in a tiny sedan. For the amount we are paying for the trip and duration/distance of the tour we were expecting an Innova. When I mentioned this to the guide, he told me that he was not responsible for the vehicle Read more”
A 2-hour Chennai walking tour starting at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, mixing temples, church, coffee, and sea views with English/Hindi guides.
“Fantastic experience. Nethaji guided us through the temples with clear explanations and helped us appreciate the history. The relaxed pace and local treats made it even better. Great value for first-time visitors.”
A 2-hour Sowcarpet street food walk in Chennai with a guide, from murukku sandwiches and Kesar lassi to jalebi and vada pav.
“Great experience on this tour. Although I’m very familiar with Indian food, this tour gave me an opportunity to try a lot of previously unknown foods. Everything was delicious, and no one had any stomach problems afterwards.”
Private Chennai sights by car with guide and meals: Marina Beach, Fort St. George, temples, St Thomas relics, breakfast, and lunch.
“marina beach and VR portion of the vivekananda house. tour guide rajesh was very patient and understanding.”
A private full-day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram’s Pallava temples and traditional sari weaving, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“Lovely experience visiting Kanchi on a Royal Enfield bike. Vijay did a great job of leading the ride, ensuring smooth exit from the maddening Chennai traffic and getting us a peek into rich culture. Loved the traditional meal sappatu at the farRead more”
A private 6-hour Chennai loop with temples, colonial forts, Marina Beach drive, cathedrals, and a morning fish market, with tickets and transport.
“We enjoyed the walking tour with our very knowledgeable and jolly guide Nanda. He was early meeting us at our hotel. Nanda showed us all the highlights of Chennai while giving us a general feel for life there and explaining interesting historical aspects of the city and culture. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
A small-group walking tour of Chennai’s British architecture, from Egmore and Central stations to Napier Bridge and the University of Madras.
“We had a wonderful evening with Hareesh! He was so knowledgeable about the history and told us many fascinating facts about the buildings we visited. He even bought us an Indian coffee on the way which was delicious! He also took uRead more”
Chennai day tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram: UNESCO temples, silk weaving, guided history, private car, and entry fees.
“If you're visiting Chennai, this tour is a must! Our guide, Thirumalai, was fantastic, explaining the Hindu faith clearly, helping us to appreciate the significance of each stop. He was attentive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. Our driver, Venkadesh, navigated the busy streets with ease, and his clean, spacious, air-conditioned car kept us comfortable all day.…”
A guided day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville with hotel pickup, French-colonial sights, ashram visits, lunch, and included fees.
“The sights are probably not the most impressive, but Kannan, the guide, made the day truly unforgettable. He provided excellent commentary to the sights and the daily routine of the community, was always very professional and engaging. I Read more”
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai with Wonder Tours: lunch, admissions, French Quarter sights, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and an Auroville stop.
“I had a fantastic tour with my guide Nanda, he was very good and passed on lots of interesting information. Very friendly and attentive. The day itself was quite long but this was to be expected with the distance travelled. It was suggested to Read more”
A private 3-hour Mylapore walk with a guide, headsets, snacks, and visits to Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Santhome Basilica.
“The Peacock Trail tour was fascinating and full of insight. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and an engaging storyteller, which made the experience even more memorable. We definitely recommend this tour.”
Private 7-hour Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai with lunch featuring Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, caves, Shore Temple, and ISKCON.
“We had a fairly large group of 13, varying ages and accompanying stamina levels. While there was a fair amount of walking, only one site had significant amount of stairs. You could enjoy the area without taking the stairs. The guide, Kannan, was knowledgeable, open to any questions we had and thoroughly shared information of…”
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