SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
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“This was an amazing and informational experience. Our guide, kannan was incredibly informative and taught us so much about Chennai, Hinduism and other religions, and India as a whole.”
Chennai in a day by private car with an English guide: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Ramakrishna Math, San Thome, Fort St George, Marina Beach, and lunch.
“A wonderful day exploring Chennai, despite heavy rain. Friendly & knowledgeable guide, skillful driver, comfortable vehicle. We visited & learned about temples, churches, forts, beaches, and other sites. Highly recommended!”
Walk George Town’s colonial landmarks in Chennai—Fort St. George, St. Mary’s, Madras High Court, Armenian Church—small-group and guide-led.
“A very interesting tour , tailored to our interests. Would have preferred less time in the museum however as I had just spent the afternoon in another museum!”
Private Chennai-to-Mahabalipuram day trip by car with guide, included entrances, and lunch, covering Pallava rock temples and Shore Temple.
“We were a gang of about 23 fifty year old parents who wanted to do something in Chennai together.”
A 2-hour Chennai walking tour starting at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, mixing temples, church, coffee, and sea views with English/Hindi guides.
A 2-hour Sowcarpet street food walk in Chennai with a guide, from murukku sandwiches and Kesar lassi to jalebi and vada pav.
“Neeshanth was truly an amazing guide who was so lovely to spend time with. He is incredibly knowledge about the area and food we were eating. The food was also wonderful. Would recommend to any trying to get an authentic view of Chennai.”
Private Chennai sights by car with guide and meals: Marina Beach, Fort St. George, temples, St Thomas relics, breakfast, and lunch.
“Comfortable travelling”
A private full-day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram’s Pallava temples and traditional sari weaving, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”
A private 6-hour Chennai loop with temples, colonial forts, Marina Beach drive, cathedrals, and a morning fish market, with tickets and transport.
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.
A guided day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville with hotel pickup, French-colonial sights, ashram visits, lunch, and included fees.
“Great driver and freindly guide and knowledgable guide. We really enjoy the tour. Really great tour operator. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcccccccccccccxxxx”
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai with Wonder Tours: lunch, admissions, French Quarter sights, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and an Auroville stop.
“The driver who was also the quide was nice but there was no introduction or even asking our names. He just started with the history of Pondycherry without even taking a breath. We were 3 hours away so didn’t remember all of it. We stoRead 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.
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