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South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences 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.
Cochin backwaters eco cruise on a motorless country boat, coconut weaving stop, and banana-leaf veg lunch from Fort Kochi, half-day.
Most Popular“Nice relaxing tour of the backwaters, informative guide, and a tasty vegetarian meal to finish.”
See old and modern Bengaluru in one packed day with a small group, hotel pickup, temple and market stops, and a traditional MTR lunch.
“Just returned from the "Discover Bangalore Through the Ages" guided tour with my dad, and it exceeded our expectations! Our guide Pradeep was exceptional - not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and culture, but he also went above and beyond to enhance our experience. What really impressed us was Pradeep's attention…”
Private Hyderabad day tour with AC car, guide, entry tickets, and vegetarian lunch. Visit Golconda, tombs, Chowmahalla, Charminar.
“We had an amazing tour of Hyderabad with our guide, Nagaraj. From the very beginning, his warm hospitality and deep knowledge of the city made our experience truly unforgettable. He provided fascinating insights into Hyderabad’s rich hiRead more”
Private Chennai-to-Mahabalipuram day trip by car with guide, included entrances, and lunch, covering Pallava rock temples and Shore Temple.
“A fantastic tour where we got to see the beautiful sights of Mahabalipuram. The team went the extra mile to make sure we could try a dosa (absolutely delicious). The tour was incredibly informative, stunning to look at, and overall extremely enjoyable. Would highly recommend to anyone considering booking!”
Private full-day Bangalore highlights tour with English guide, Lalbagh gardens, Nandi Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON, Palace and lunch.
“I liked the 1 on 1 nature of the trip so I could get a lot of the local History . My guide was very knowledgeable about the history of not just Bangalore but India in general”
Bangalore to Mysore in 12 hours: Mysore Palace, Tipu’s Summer Palace, Bailey Dungeon, lunch and guide, with optional Somnathpur temple.
“Divakar was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable on all aspects of the history, culture and geography. Most of all he was very friendly and more than happy to answer all the questions. He recommended the best places to eat and shop!”
Private Chennai sights by car with guide and meals: Marina Beach, Fort St. George, temples, St Thomas relics, breakfast, and lunch.
“Comfortable travelling Our guide, Venkat, was extremely pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, and a joy to spend time with. Our driver was very professional and our journey felt comfortable and safe. If we come to Chennai again, we would certainly book another tour with the team Thanks for a lovely sightseeing tour 👍”
Private Kerala backwaters cruise from Kochi to Alleppey with houseboat ride, fresh coconut lunch, and door-to-door transfers in a day.
“We came to Kerala for a 3 days short trip and went for a backwater cruiser in a private boat. It was very relaxing and enjoyed the Kerala food, especially the fish dishes. We bought crab from the local fish shop and prepared at the boat. Thanks to the team for making memorable.”
Full-day Hyderabad heritage with Golconda Fort, Charminar, Nizams palaces, Laad Bazaar shopping, and included dum biryani lunch.
“I was looking for a day tour and there were lots of options. I am glad I found this listing, it was a good price and offered great value! Unlike other tours, all necessary entrance fees were included with our booking, even a yummy biryani lunch fRead 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”
Private 7-hour Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai with lunch featuring Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, caves, Shore Temple, and ISKCON.
“Amazing experience. Throughout Kannan guidance, we appreciated the spectacular India’s heritage.”
Fort Cochin walking tour with bottled water, tuk-tuk help, and local lunch. See St Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets for $34.
“La diversité des choses découvertes est impressionnante : 3 styles architecturaux correspondant aux époques portugaises, hollandaise et britannique, mixité des cultes chrétien, musulman et juif, variété et majesté des arbres, et bien sur convivialité du bord de mer et des filets chinois”
Mysore and Srirangapatna day trip from Bengaluru with a private English guide, palace and temple visits, plus an optional 4-star lunch.
“I booked this tour as a single female traveler from Bangaluru to Mysuru. My driver Mr. Sajeevan was great. I felt safe through the tour. The morning drive was easy as there was little traffic early on a Saturday morning. The return trip; howeRead more”
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 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…”
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