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“My guide Thouseef was excellent, friendly, informative and patient. He took me to all the important places including a stop for ginger/lime soda and picked up a delicious biriyani.”
Bengaluru in one day with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, a private car, included lunch, and key temples and palaces.
“The trip was really well organised with great communication from both the organiser and guide. Divakar (my guide) was insightful and shared lots of knowledge and history, he really made the experience worthwhile and ensured I was happy throughout, including taking lots of photos for me. The early morning visit to the botanical gardens was…”
A half-day walk through Bengaluru’s Tipu Sultan sites, KR Market flower-spice chaos, a South Indian dosa brunch, and silk/jewelry workshops.
“Amazing experiences through the eyes of a ‘local’. Got to see the city from a local perspective, with highlights being the flower market and silk factories. Ate delicious traditional food and were given a couple of souvenirs to take home. Thank you Gladys.”
Bangalore city tour with Lalbagh gardens, temples, Bangalore Palace, government sights, and KR Market food stops plus lunch and hotel pickup.
“A great overview of the history and culture of Bangalore. The tour was adjustable based on my personal preferences. We explored both historical sites (summer palace and Fort) as well as modern parks and markets.”
Private full-day Bangalore highlights tour with English guide, Lalbagh gardens, Nandi Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON, Palace and lunch.
“This full-day private tour was the perfect way to explore Bangalore’s highlights in comfort. Each stop offered something unique. The Bangalore Palace was a standout, with its regal interiors brought to life by engaging stories. My guide, Divakar was superior, knowledgeable and engaging. The pacing was relaxed, transport was comfortable, and the traditional South Indian…”
Walk Hyderabad’s Old City past Charminar, Laad Bazaar, Mecca Masjid, and Chowmahalla, with included tickets, tea, and an expert guide.
“I joined the old city walk as I had a free morning in Hyderabad. Five senses tours made my day. The old city walk was one of the best walking tours i have ever done. The guide was awesome. He was both friendly and knowledgeable. AlthoRead 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 didn’t show up until after our first temple so it was left to our driver to do his best to provide the needed commentary. When he did show up, there was little commentary and few interesting stories.”
A 3–4 hour Madurai walk blending Meenakshi Temple darshan guidance, palace halls, and real market stops for $18.
“Thanks to Viator guide and navigator Dhana Balan, experiencing Meenakshi Temple from Avani Moola Street and savouring the Temple Darshan from inside were two vastly different experiences. Darshan of the Meenakshi SundareswaRead more”
Vintage bicycle tour in Pondicherry’s French, Tamil, and Muslim neighborhoods, with guide, helmet, bike, and bottled water in about 2 hours.
“I was meat by Manisha the tour guide on time. She was very professional and friendly. Made me feel so much at easy and to enjoy my tour. As a guide, She was well versed with a lot of knowledge about the place. Thoroughly enjoyed my cycling and the tour. Thanks to Manisha.”
4-hour private Hyderabad Old City tour with hotel pickup, tuk-tuk, Irani chai, and key sights like Charminar and Mecca Masjid.
“Karuna was such a wonderful and patient guide. I enjoyed my day exploring Hyderabad with him. He is very knowledgeable and kind and took great pictures of me exploring! Thank you so much Karuna! Until we meet again!”
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.
“It was an amazing tour, the tour guide was very experienced and explained the different locations very good . Tea and selfmade biscuits were great, the lunch as well”
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.
“Hyderabad is an amazing place with a very interesting history. Our guide, John Wilson, successfully shared not only a history lesson, but cultural lessons as well. The tour includes a little bit of eating (along with a kitchen tour), and little bit oRead more”
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