SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular full-day 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.
A calm punting cruise through Kerala backwaters from Kochi to Vaikom, with banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, tea, crafts, and canoe canals.
Most Popular“Well managed tour, only the transport vehicle was a bit rickety. Full marks to the guide who was very thoughtful”
Full-day Hyderabad tour with pickup and AC transport. See Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Charminar, bazaars, chai, and more.
“As a solo traveler I’m always a bit nervous getting into a stranger’s vehicle, but my mind was instantly put at ease when the hotel doorman greeted my guide Kumar with delighted hugs. Indeed, throughout the tour Kumar was greeted enthusiastically by security guards, staff and other guides. With 23 years tour guiding experience, Kumar…”
A full-day hike around Munnar with tea gardens, forests, big-dam views, and a peak-to-valley trek to about 2,000m.
“Very good hiking trip. We covered a lot of ground in one day - about 15 kms walk and a climb of nearly 500 metres. Our guide Raj was clearly very experienced and set a brisk pace right at the start which meant we got to the peak quite quicRead more”
Private full-day Bangalore highlights tour with English guide, Lalbagh gardens, Nandi Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON, Palace and lunch.
“As a solo female traveler in Bangalore for business, I knew I wanted to see the city but didn't dare do so by myself. This tour ended up being the perfect solution. I felt very safe, my guide was very knowledgeable, and we saw a lot in a day. The lunch was also delicious. The…”
Private full-day Mysore tour from Bangalore with hotel pickup, English guide, Palace tickets, banana-leaf lunch, and top sights.
“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to India. The driver was very friendly and adjusted to our needs and requests. Regarding our tour guide, he was very professional, passionate for history, and super efficient. We asked additiRead more”
A private full-day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram’s Pallava temples and traditional sari weaving, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”
Ride from Bangalore to Nandi Hills by bike with breakfast, temple visits, a silk stop, pottery making, and an organic buffet lunch.
“My friends and I had an absolute blast biking around Nandi Hills. Ajith was the ultimate guide and taught us so much! We are visiting from the US so learning so many things in such a sort amount of time can feel overwhelming, but Ajith explaiRead 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.
“very professional guide who's knowledge about the city was only surpassed by his true enthusiasm. would recommend.”
Full-day Munnar hike through Lekshmi Hills tea and cardamom forests, shola woods, and wildlife sightings, with lunch, water, and an English guide.
“Perfect day! A sturdy walk with our excellent guide King Raja. He has an enormous amount of knowledge about plants, birds, tea and environment. It was a real pleasure to do this walk with exceptional views, enough breaks and very nice lunch! Recommended. K&P Netherlands.”
A full-day Hyderabad route mixing Charminar, Golconda Fort, tombs, palaces, and bazaars with an AC ride and expert guiding.
“Please do not take this tour. They did not turn up. Viator is processing my refund. Unprofessional ............ very unhappy tourist in hyderabad for a few days. Viator needs to up their game.”
Private full-day Kerala backwaters houseboat tour from Kochi with pickup, lunch on a banana leaf, snacks, tea, and rural canal cruising.
“Excellent experience. Very relaxing backwater boat trip. Lovely food on the boat prepared fresh by the cook. Very enjoyable experience”
Private Kochi shore tour from Kochi port with Kochi Castle, Chikurin-ji Homotsukan, Hirome Ichiba, and Makino Botanical Garden.
“Masanari was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable and attentive. We shared our interests, and he organized the tour perfectly, even though some attractions were a bit far apart.”
A full-day private tour of Hyderabad’s Charminar, Golconda Fort, Chowmahalla Palace, Salar Jung Museum, and more, with a comfy air-conditioned car.
“Tour molto interessante. La guida Omer molto bravo e competente nella storia dei monumenti e della sua città, raccontando annedoti durante il tour. Il prezzo degli ingressi dei vari monumenti è a parte, e bisogna pagare anche l'ingresso alla guida. Andrebbe incluso nel prezzo del tour, di modo che ai vari ingressi ci pensa la…”
Private full-day Bangalore tour with ISKCON, Tipu’s Palace, Lalbagh Gardens, temples, Vidhan Soudha views, plus lunch and entry fees.
“the driver and guide very friendly, respectful. we enjoyed the visit to the temples, tipu sultans palace. I found the buggy ride in the lal bagh not good, we very squeezed in so had a problem trying to take photos. apart from that, the overall tour was good”
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