15 Best Chennai City Tours In South India

Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

1.Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company

Walk Mylapore in 3 hours with a local guide, visiting Kapaleeshwarar, Ramakrishna Math, Jain temple, San Thome, plus snacks and coffee.

Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller’s choice award

/ June 4, 2026

2.Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller’s choice award

Chennai in a day by private car with an English guide: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Ramakrishna Math, San Thome, Fort St George, Marina Beach, and lunch.

★ 5.0

“Excellent, informative tour of Chennai India. This tour itinerary covers the major tourist spots in Chennai with the relaxing pace to visiting these points of interest. Having a private guide and driver provides us with the best possible experience for our vacation trip.”

258 reviewsFrom $80.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

/ June 4, 2026

3.Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

Walk George Town’s colonial landmarks in Chennai—Fort St. George, St. Mary’s, Madras High Court, Armenian Church—small-group and guide-led.

★ 5.0

“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.”

144 reviewsFrom $50.00by 5 Senses Walks Chennai

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Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

/ June 4, 2026

4.Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

Private Chennai-to-Mahabalipuram day trip by car with guide, included entrances, and lunch, covering Pallava rock temples and Shore Temple.

★ 5.0

“Fascinating and well worth the visit. The carvings are over 1400 years old, we had an excellent driver but the guide had poor English”

137 reviewsFrom $89.00by Wonder tours

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Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

/ June 4, 2026

5.Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

A 2-hour Chennai walking tour starting at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, mixing temples, church, coffee, and sea views with English/Hindi guides.

★ 3.8

“Our tour guide Manikanda Perumal was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We had a great time walking and taking with him.”

85 reviews2 hoursFrom $14by Yo Tours

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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

/ June 4, 2026

6.Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

A 2-hour Sowcarpet street food walk in Chennai with a guide, from murukku sandwiches and Kesar lassi to jalebi and vada pav.

★ 5.0

“Nichee was an amazing tour guide! He is well educated on the cuisine and easy to get along with. This was the best tour I’ve ever been on! I feel like I really got to experience Chennai and experience something that many foreigners would be too afraid to do. I felt very safe with Nichee…”

83 reviewsFrom $45.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

/ June 4, 2026

7.Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai sights by car with guide and meals: Marina Beach, Fort St. George, temples, St Thomas relics, breakfast, and lunch.

★ 5.0

“Comfortable travelling Our guide, Venkat, was extremely pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, and a joy to spend time with. Our driver was very professional and our journey felt comfortable and safe. If we come to Chennai again, we would certainly book another tour with the team Thanks for a lovely sightseeing tour 👍”

79 reviewsFrom $55.00by Wonder tours

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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

/ June 4, 2026

8.Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

A private full-day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram’s Pallava temples and traditional sari weaving, with hotel pickup and lunch included.

★ 5.0

“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”

73 reviewsFrom $110.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

/ June 4, 2026

9.Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

A private 6-hour Chennai loop with temples, colonial forts, Marina Beach drive, cathedrals, and a morning fish market, with tickets and transport.

★ 4.6

“Amazing Chennai Tour. I recently had a guided tour in Chennai, and it was a wonderful experience! My tour guide, Mr. Akil Kumar, was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. He took his time to explain everything with details and with no hurry. Especially during the visit at the Temple, he explained to me the many aspects…”

69 reviews6 hoursFrom $72by Chuttibaaz

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British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

/ June 4, 2026

10.British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

A small-group walking tour of Chennai’s British architecture, from Egmore and Central stations to Napier Bridge and the University of Madras.

★ 5.0

“Had a great experience exploring Chennai from a different perspective. Satish, our tour guide, was informative and enthusiastic about the history and buildings in Chennai. Must try experience if you are interested in history and architecture, or if you just want to see Chennai from a different perspective.”

60 reviewsFrom $55.00by 5 Senses Walks

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From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

/ June 4, 2026

11.From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

Chennai day tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram: UNESCO temples, silk weaving, guided history, private car, and entry fees.

★ 4.6

“The guide Mr. Shiva took great care of our group and was very knowledgeable about the temples and monuments we visited. We loved every part of the trip.”

55 reviews12 hoursFrom $104by Chuttibaaz

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One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide

/ June 4, 2026

12.One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide

A guided day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville with hotel pickup, French-colonial sights, ashram visits, lunch, and included fees.

★ 5.0

“Great driver and freindly guide and knowledgable guide. We really enjoy the tour. Really great tour operator. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcccccccccccccxxxx”

53 reviewsFrom $155.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

/ June 4, 2026

13.Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

Pondicherry day trip from Chennai with Wonder Tours: lunch, admissions, French Quarter sights, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and an Auroville stop.

★ 5.0

“Nice enough trip, but very basic. No in depth on any of the information provided. For example, the handmade paper tour didn’t go through any details and steps to show me how it was made. Expected a nicer vehicle for this price and long drive. Had a car rather than the Innova that rides better.”

51 reviewsFrom $169.00by Wonder tours

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Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

/ June 4, 2026

14.Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

A private 3-hour Mylapore walk with a guide, headsets, snacks, and visits to Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Santhome Basilica.

★ 5.0

“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.”

50 reviewsFrom $68.00by Storytrails India

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Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

/ June 4, 2026

15.Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

Private 7-hour Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai with lunch featuring Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, caves, Shore Temple, and ISKCON.

★ 4.9

“It was extremely educational & explained very well by my guide. I would definitely recommend this service, also use again when I return front the UK in a couple of years time.”

48 reviews7 hoursFrom $120by 5 Senses Tours

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