SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 13 most popular half-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 half-day walk through Bengaluru’s Tipu Sultan sites, KR Market flower-spice chaos, a South Indian dosa brunch, and silk/jewelry workshops.
Most Popular“Gladys was a great tour guide - she was very knowledgeable and attentive. She helped us navigate through the markets and sites, providing history, and answering all our questions throughly.”
Pre-book a private tuk tuk for a Fort Kochi half-day loop with major sights, flexible stops, hotel pickup, and admission tickets on many stops.
“Tuk Tun driver was friendly, Tour Rep for all Tuk Tug's was waiting at the Cruise Port gate with name on placard. Matched me with a driver after finding my name. I was solo for this tour and felt very comfortable with driver and areas we traveleRead more”
Half-day private Kochi taxi tour from the cruise port with A/C, entrance fees included, Chinese nets, churches, synagogue, and spice stops.
“Antony was a great help and took us to all the right places. Had a great time. He was courteous and attentive. Thank you for the memories”
Half-day Chennai highlights: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Santhome Basilica, fish market, Marina Beach, Egmore Museum and St. George Fort.
“This was a great experience, fully tailored to my interests and preferences. Mrs. Rebecca, my guide, was delightful - and as a Chennai native was able to give me a huge amount of insight and information about the city and the places we visited. She was exceptionally knowledgable, spoke impeccable English and also had a…”
A 4-hour private British heritage tour of Bangalore with hotel pickup, entry fees, and an authentic South Indian lunch.
“Best in depth analysis of the history of a city we have ever had! Praveen is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Bangaluru, of India and how it all connects with world events at a given time. He’s also very fun to talk with.”
Private Hyderabad tour pairing Golconda Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs, with hotel pickup, English guide, and diamond legends in 5-6 hours.
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Half-day old Bangalore walk with breakfast, temples, Dhobi ghat washing life, and Gandhi Bazaar market stops—small-group guided value at $67.
“Our group had the most fabulous experience with the team at Yours Truly India! From the very beginning stages of planning before our trip all the way through, the experience was excellent. They managed our transportation around BanRead more”
Private half-day Bangalore tour with Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s teakwood palace, Lal Bagh gardens, Vidhana Soudha, and Bull Temple.
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Private taxi in Kochi with cruise pickup, Fort Kochi sights, spice and perfume stops, and a local guide for $60 per group.
“Punctual pick up and friendly, with great knowledge about the interresting places to see in the city. Sudheesh is much recomended.”
4-hour Kochi half-day by air-conditioned car with an English/Hindi guide: churches, Fort Kochi beach, Chinese nets, Mattancherry, temples. $88.
“Very interesting city. Much History. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend this to others.”
Private Bangalore cooking class in a local home. Cook with a chef, eat included lunch or dinner, and return after about 4 hours.
“Watching the food being prepared, in a personal setting, would be good enough. But then you get to eat it! The hospitality and friendliness is part of the secret sauce. But seeing onions, spices, etc. transform into delicious Indian food was something we won’t forget!”
Eco punting and Vaikom backwaters from Kochi with a canoe ride, banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, and tea in a Kerala village setting.
“It was a great day, boat trip and canoe ride were great as was the traditional lunch. We also had tea with a local family and we were shown around their farm. Meera our guide was lovely and very knowledgable. Was great value for money.”
Half-day guided walk in Kochi covering Kochi Castle, Hachimangu Shrine, Obiyamachi shopping, and Hirome Market, with snacks and entry included.
“We are on a cruise & have booked a series of Viator tours across Japan- I can say without question this was the best. The guides here were warm, knowledgeable, personalized the tour, & made our stay in Kochi memorable. When picking Read more”
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