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

“This was one of 3 tours we did with 5 Senses. All went very well, including an excellent guide, Kannan, good driver, and lovely Indian lunch. This is a trip that is well worth doing. It is grat to get out of the bustle of Chennai, and the sites are well worth visiting. Unfortunately we…”

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

“Wonderful tour that takes you through the main sites of Chennai! Hareesh was a great guide, making sure that I understood the context of the history and culture of Chennai. He was patient and accommodating and made sure it was a memorable experience. Lunch was also excellent!”

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

“Excellent guide, comfortable car and safe driver. Well laid out tour plan with enough time at various sites. Great choice of restaurant for lunch.”

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

“Ramesh was knowledgeable, pleasant, and fkexible. Tour is well arranged. If you are arranging your own transportation, be sure to have drop off and pickup a bit away from the very busy temple sites.”

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

“Really interesting. Fitted lots into a short time. Excellent informative guide Venkat. Highly recommended.”

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

“Rajesh our tour leader was punctual and communicated well with us throughout the city tour. He has quite in-depth knowledge of the history of the monuments, temples and museum we visited. Lastly, the lunch provided was top quality too. Well done and thank you to Rajesh and the driver for providing us with a great…”

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

“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

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

“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

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

“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”

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

“Good tour guides and driver, making the experience as fuss-free as possible”

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

“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”

53 reviewsFrom $155.00by 5 Senses Walks

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