SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 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.
Private tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup: colonial churches, Chinese fishing nets, spice markets, Jewish Town.
Most Popular“It was great. The driver Thouseef was so nice and did everything so confortable and interesting. I recommend doing this tour with him and this agency”
Bengaluru in one day with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, a private car, included lunch, and key temples and palaces.
“I had a phenomenal day and thoroughly enjoyed my time with my guide. I recommend it to everyone and you’ll see a side of the city that simply wouldn’t be possible without a knowledgeable local.”
A half-day walk through Bengaluru’s Tipu Sultan sites, KR Market flower-spice chaos, a South Indian dosa brunch, and silk/jewelry workshops.
“Midhu was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgable and shared interesting stories about Bengaluru as we walked. The tour was brilliant, and we saw areas we might not have otherwise experienced. We would highly recommend both Midhu and this tour!”
Bangalore city tour with Lalbagh gardens, temples, Bangalore Palace, government sights, and KR Market food stops plus lunch and hotel pickup.
“Prashant is a wonderful tour guide! I felt 100% comfortable traveling with him around the city - it ended up being a private tour which was amazing! I am especially glad that I did this tour the first day of my visit because it gave me so muRead more”
Private full-day Bangalore highlights tour with English guide, Lalbagh gardens, Nandi Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON, Palace and lunch.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Wonderful Day in Bengaluru! We had a fantastic full-day private tour of Bengaluru with Divakar and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The itinerary covered so many highlights — from the beautiful ISKCON Temple and the impressive Vidhana Soudha to the historic Bangalore Palace and the charming Bull Temple, plus much more in between. Lunch…”
Walk Hyderabad’s Old City past Charminar, Laad Bazaar, Mecca Masjid, and Chowmahalla, with included tickets, tea, and an expert guide.
“Hyderabad is a busy city, India's fifth largest; I highly recommend this tour as a very enjoyable way of easing into the history and feel of this vibrant place, in fact I think it would be impossible to navigate and understand the intricacies of dRead more”
Kochi Old City tuk-tuk tour with a guide, sunset stop, and Kerala cultural shows plus martial arts. Pickup options.
“This trip is overpriced . Moreover it was written that this trip was inclusive of martial arts and cultural ( kathakali - traditional dance forn of kerala ) . However later it was found that these cultural shoes had to be extra paid to get entry...approx 500 rs per show extra. Hence there was breach…”
Private Chennai sights by car with guide and meals: Marina Beach, Fort St. George, temples, St Thomas relics, breakfast, and lunch.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and the driver careful and safe we really got to see the main sites in Chennai as well as areas like the market”
A 3–4 hour Madurai walk blending Meenakshi Temple darshan guidance, palace halls, and real market stops for $18.
“The guide was very knowledgeable about the temple and how to conduct the darshan. We arrived at 3:20 pm per guidance by the guide. He helped us get in through thronged crowds. Got us into the line to have darshans of MeenakshRead more”
Vintage bicycle tour in Pondicherry’s French, Tamil, and Muslim neighborhoods, with guide, helmet, bike, and bottled water in about 2 hours.
“It was only on arrival that we were told that the offer included just the bike tour with guide and explanations in French, followed by a little refreshment. But no breakfast at all. And it's been that way for three years now. It is time to update the offer as it appears. We declined the…”
4-hour private Hyderabad Old City tour with hotel pickup, tuk-tuk, Irani chai, and key sights like Charminar and Mecca Masjid.
“Very knowledgable! Did the tour just us and was thoughtful and tons of history. We saw all the main sites”
Private Kochi taxi tour with Fort Kochi churches, Chinese fishing nets, Jewish and Jain sites, spice stops, and LuLu Mall time for up to four.
“I took this tour on my first day in Kochi. What I liked about this tour is that the driver/guide (Shaheer) was so flexible that you can customize the tour almost the way you like it. You can add the excursions that you prefer and choose to spend Read more”
Private Hyderabad city tour with AC transport, heritage guide, palace and fort tickets, and ethnic lunch at $55.38 per person.
“Excellent day with our guide Mr Ramana Murthy and driver Ramesh. Extremely knowledgeable guide with very good English and a professional, flexible and friendly attitude . Very nice Biriyani lunch, included in the tour price. Lots of sightseeing done in a very enjoyable and informative day.”
A private 8-hour Bangalore day trip packed with temples, parks, and palaces, plus hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.
“Had a terrific day in Mysuru and Mysore. The guide was great and he made the history come alive. The driver was very good as well.”
Walk Charminar, bangles bazaar, and Chowmahalla with a local guide, coffee/tea, and smart Old City navigation in Hyderabad.
“The walking tour around the old cityis worth taking. Ramu, the guide, was very knoledgeable about each of the places visited. I enjoy savouring the city bust and the people. The buildings are incredible”
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