15 Best Chennai Tours In South India

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Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

1.Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

Private Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai with guide, lunch, and UNESCO entrance fees included, plus hotel pickup and seashell museum time.

Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

2.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.

★ 5.0

“Very nice short toir! My guide Nivi was great! It’s a perfect trip to take if you have a few hours in the morning in the afternoon. Definitely recommend.”

267 reviewsFrom $40.00by 5 Senses Walks Chennai

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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

3.Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

Private day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram with a guide, included lunch, and major Pallava temples in one long day.

★ 5.0

“Thanks for everything. Specially Preethi(my guide). She explained it in detail and helped a lot to get to Pondicherry after the tour. Always good luck to you.”

264 reviewsFrom $135.00by 5 Senses Walks

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

/ June 4, 2026

4.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

“Our private tour of Chennai city was fun and educational. We visited numerous temples, including the interesting Ramakrishna Universal Temple, with architectural elements from many religions and open to everyone, and the ornate 7th-century Hindu Kapaleeshwarar Temple to the god Shiva, where we smashed coconuts to have a wish come true and tried the local…”

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

5.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

6.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

“Good. But 5 hours delivered instead of 7 purchased. Beautiful site. Interesting. Good Comments done.”

137 reviewsFrom $89.00by Wonder tours

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

7.Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

A 3-hour guided walk through Mahabalipuram’s Pallava wonders, with included entry tickets, small groups up to 15, and flexible pace.

★ 5.0

“The mahabalipuram tour by 5 senses tours was outstanding and it was easily the best tour I have done in india. I would say it is one of the best I have done anywhere in the world. Ramesh was a top notch guide and more of a story teller. We Read more”

102 reviewsFrom $50.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

/ June 4, 2026

8.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

“Kavin was a great guide - really friendly and very engaging. We learnt much, not just about the sites but also about life in Chennai/India. The tour encompasses a number of temples/churches which we enjoyed plus a few other highlights. The two hours passed quickly and it felt like we covered enough ground to give…”

85 reviews2 hoursFrom $14by Yo Tours

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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

/ June 4, 2026

9.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

“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.”

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

10.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

“A good way to see the main sites. Nice driver and clean car St George’s museum was very hit and not air conditioned”

79 reviewsFrom $55.00by Wonder tours

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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

/ June 4, 2026

11.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

“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”

73 reviewsFrom $110.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

/ June 4, 2026

12.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

“had a wonderful day exploring Chennai with my guide, Mirunalini. She was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the entire tour. Her explanations brought the city’s culture and history to life, and she answered every question with insight and enthusiasm. Thanks to her, I was able to experience Chennai in a way I never could…”

69 reviews6 hoursFrom $72by Chuttibaaz

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British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

/ June 4, 2026

13.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

14.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

“Greeted at the hotel reception by Shiva (a man not the god) we knew we were in good hands. He had left home at 4 to come to Chennai and pick us up for 8. He and the driver, Kartick, were super nice and we had a lovely day with them. The Hindu pantheon is…”

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

15.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

“One of three tours we did with 5 Senses, all with the same guide - Kannan. All went very well, with our personal guide and driver, and an included Indian lunch. The Pondicherry trip was gfood in that it got us out of Chennai to see the countRead more”

53 reviewsFrom $155.00by 5 Senses Walks

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