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.
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Bengaluru in one day with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, a private car, included lunch, and key temples and palaces.
“I was working in Bengaluru and wanted to see some of the city. I booked this tour for myself, a solo female traveler. The tour was great and I was able to see many of the city highlights in just one day. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
A half-day walk through Bengaluru’s Tipu Sultan sites, KR Market flower-spice chaos, a South Indian dosa brunch, and silk/jewelry workshops.
“We found this tour very interesting and informative. Preetam’s knowledge and attention to showing us places of historical significance as well as the markets was very well done. Highly recommend 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 an incredibly knowledgeable and kind tour guide and Kumar a sweet and trustworthy driver. I learned so much about the history of Bangalaru and local mythology. The tour was perfectly planned, efficient, and the food we ate Read more”
Private full-day Bangalore highlights tour with English guide, Lalbagh gardens, Nandi Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON, Palace and 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.
“Comfortable travelling”
A 3–4 hour Madurai walk blending Meenakshi Temple darshan guidance, palace halls, and real market stops for $18.
“We had a wonderful customized tour focusing mostly on the city's markets as we had already visited Meenakshi temple, I would 100% recommend it”
Vintage bicycle tour in Pondicherry’s French, Tamil, and Muslim neighborhoods, with guide, helmet, bike, and bottled water in about 2 hours.
“Manisa was an excellent guide, would definitely recommend. When all around the city. Saw some sights you wouldn't know where to go on foot. Very informative regarding the sights”
4-hour private Hyderabad Old City tour with hotel pickup, tuk-tuk, Irani chai, and key sights like Charminar and Mecca Masjid.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable of history and gave me time to explore the sites on my own. Friendly and well organized with a driver. The end of the tour at the bakery was a highlight: delicious chai and cookies.”
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.
“Sabu was a very knowledgeable guide and showed us two of the most memorable museums we have seen in India (and this is our fourth city visited). The Kerala Folklore Museum featured such a vast collection of wooden craft and antique oRead 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.
“The guide (Naveen) was very knowledgeable about the city and history. He knew a lot about every place we visited. He was always asking if we were walking too much or if I needed a food/drink break. He took me to two great spots for food and chai. He was very flexible when I wanted…”
Walk Charminar, bangles bazaar, and Chowmahalla with a local guide, coffee/tea, and smart Old City navigation in Hyderabad.
“The walking tour was amazing. My guide, Ramu, was terrific. We went not only to the main bazaar at Charminar, but to several other small Hindu shrines and Muslim mosques and Nimrah's cafe & bakery (a must for some special tea and coRead more”
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