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.
“Our guide Mr. Srinu was so knowledgable that he explained the history of the city and the monuments we visited very easily, and he guided us through the steps of history which we really enjoyed. Would love to visit with him more such places in future.”
A full-day hike around Munnar with tea gardens, forests, big-dam views, and a peak-to-valley trek to about 2,000m.
“Great day with the wonderful guide Mr. Anand. Strongly recommend if you are looking for a hike in the natural beauty of Munnar”
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…”
Private full-day Mysore tour from Bangalore with hotel pickup, English guide, Palace tickets, banana-leaf lunch, and top sights.
“This was an excellent, well planned and scenic tour of Mysore with informative guide and driver. The day started off with a hotel pick up that was on time and a friendly and professional driver Shivu, who tried to explain things in English as we Read 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.
“had a great time thanks to my guide Peter & the driver who brought me to very interesting places throughout the city!”
Full-day Munnar hike through Lekshmi Hills tea and cardamom forests, shola woods, and wildlife sightings, with lunch, water, and an English guide.
“Our tour guide Ramesh offered us a fantastic experience. He showed us beautiful view points and gave us a lot of information about tea plantations, wild life and plants. We really enjoyed it a lot and we would highly recommend this tour, especially with Ramesh. Thanks again for the lovely day!”
A full-day Hyderabad route mixing Charminar, Golconda Fort, tombs, palaces, and bazaars with an AC ride and expert guiding.
“Had great day in Hyderabad. Golconda fort is a must go, Charminar and the old city have a nice atmosphere. Guide was very good and I was dropped at the airport as requested. Recommended”
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.
“I had an excellent experience here. The atmosphere was great, everything was clean and well maintained, and the staff were friendly. I visited with friends and we had a wonderful time. Would definitely come again!”
Private full-day Bangalore tour with ISKCON, Tipu’s Palace, Lalbagh Gardens, temples, Vidhan Soudha views, plus lunch and entry fees.
“I just wanted to take a moment to personally leave a comment about our trip today exploring Bangalore with our driver, Dhananjaya, and our guide, Kirn (I hope I’ve spelled their names correctly). This was a very well-planned and flawlessly executed excursion—thank you so much to the entire team. Kirn was incredibly informative and answered…”
A full-day private tour of Hyderabad’s Charminar, Golconda Fort, Chowmahalla Palace, Salar Jung Museum, and more, with a comfy air-conditioned car.
“Excellent overall arrangements, on time pick up from hotel, clean and specious car, excellent tour guide. Here I must appraise about the tour guide Mr. Venkat, he was exceptional, knowledgeable and a true guide with lots of information. Visiting a historical place like Hyderabad was more enchanting due to him. Overall great experience, covered all…”
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