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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“Such a lovely experience! The boat ride was so relaxing, and the scenery awesome. Our guide was super nice and knowledgeable, and taught us a lot about Kerala. And then the lunch after the boat cruise was absolutely delicious!”
See old and modern Bengaluru in one packed day with a small group, hotel pickup, temple and market stops, and a traditional MTR lunch.
“Great opportunity to get out and see Bangalore’ history. Interesting stops with fantastic background and context.”
Private Hyderabad day tour with AC car, guide, entry tickets, and vegetarian lunch. Visit Golconda, tombs, Chowmahalla, Charminar.
“My guide, Mohan, was excellent. The tour was well thought out and the level of historical detail was perfect. Mohan was incredibly personable and totally professional.”
Private Chennai-to-Mahabalipuram day trip by car with guide, included entrances, and lunch, covering Pallava rock temples and Shore Temple.
“Be aware of the small shop , they will tell you that everything they sell is hand made but it id not , and request very high prices like 4000 rp with some acting , but outside in the streets there is exactly the same articles for 300 rupees..”
Private full-day Bangalore highlights tour with English guide, Lalbagh gardens, Nandi Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON, Palace and lunch.
“I had a wonderful day, I wouldn’t change anything! The temples and the Bengaluru Palace were fabulous! My tour guide showed me how to eat as an Indian, with my hands. He also took me to the Krishnarajendra market which was quite the experience! My tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind!”
Bangalore to Mysore in 12 hours: Mysore Palace, Tipu’s Summer Palace, Bailey Dungeon, lunch and guide, with optional Somnathpur temple.
“We did a tour of Mysore with Divakar and it was fantastic! His deep knowledge brought the Mysore Palace, local market, and temples to life with fascinating stories and details that made every stop special. He adapted the tour to our needs with a smile and true professionalism. Thanks to his tips, we avoided tourist…”
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.
“Fantastic, unforgettable experience, the boat, the crew, the views just spot on - you won't regret this tour - the food was absolutely delicious and plentiful!”
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.
“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.”
Private 7-hour Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai with lunch featuring Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, caves, Shore Temple, and ISKCON.
“Excellent tour. Very knowledgeable guide. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Took time to explain things. Would definitely use this company again.”
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.
“Definitely worthwhile. It’s a long day of mostly driving to get there and back if you are in Bengaluru, as I was. However, Mysore is pretty and less congested than Bengaluru, and so it was quite pleasant. The palaces are beautiful, and lunch wRead 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”
Bengaluru to Agra same-day trip with flights, a guided Taj Mahal visit, Agra Fort, buffet lunch, and a marble inlay craft stop.
“We had a great time touring the Taj Mahal and going to the Agra Fort. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and knew all of the best angles to take photos from. It was a great time and I would recommend it to anyone who comes to India!”
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