15 Best Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram Tours In South India

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Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

1.Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

Private Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai with guide, lunch, and UNESCO entrance fees included, plus hotel pickup and seashell museum time.

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

2.Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

Private day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram with a guide, included lunch, and major Pallava temples in one long day.

★ 5.0

“To see ancient religious sites from 1400 years ago, this tour is excellent. Kannan was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. However, beware the use of the word "cave' which is actually just a recess cut into stone walls to house Read more”

264 reviewsFrom $135.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

/ June 4, 2026

3.Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

Private Chennai-to-Mahabalipuram day trip by car with guide, included entrances, and lunch, covering Pallava rock temples and Shore Temple.

★ 5.0

“Excellent guide, comfortable car and safe driver. Well laid out tour plan with enough time at various sites. Great choice of restaurant for lunch.”

137 reviewsFrom $89.00by Wonder tours

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

/ June 4, 2026

4.Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

A 3-hour guided walk through Mahabalipuram’s Pallava wonders, with included entry tickets, small groups up to 15, and flexible pace.

★ 5.0

“Ramesh was an excellent guide who gave background information on the Pallava sculptures and the remarkable techniques used when their monuments were constructed.”

102 reviewsFrom $50.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

/ June 4, 2026

5.Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

A private full-day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram’s Pallava temples and traditional sari weaving, with hotel pickup and lunch included.

★ 5.0

“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”

73 reviewsFrom $110.00by 5 Senses Walks

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From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

/ June 4, 2026

6.From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

Chennai day tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram: UNESCO temples, silk weaving, guided history, private car, and entry fees.

★ 4.6

“Good tour guides and driver, making the experience as fuss-free as possible”

55 reviews12 hoursFrom $104by Chuttibaaz

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Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

/ June 4, 2026

7.Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

Private 7-hour Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai with lunch featuring Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, caves, Shore Temple, and ISKCON.

★ 4.9

“It was a very positive experience. Pick up was sharp. Dhanalakshmi was very jovial and took care of my parents the entire trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the extra effort to explain the historical significances outside the scope of Mahabalipuram as well. The driver and the entire team was equally professional. Thanks…”

48 reviews7 hoursFrom $120by 5 Senses Tours

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Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Day trip from Chennai by Private car with Guide

/ June 4, 2026

8.Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Day trip from Chennai by Private car with Guide

Private car day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with a local guide, entry fees included, plus hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Had a fantastic tour with my guide Nanda, he was very good and passed on lots of interesting information. Very friendly and attentive. The day itself was quite long but this was to be expected with all the visits that are packed in. I would not have changed anything. The driver Venkadesh was also very…”

34 reviewsFrom $129.00by Wonder tours

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Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide

/ June 4, 2026

9.Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide

Private 7-hour Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai with a pro guide, included entrances and lunch, plus a stone-carving route.

★ 5.0

“The sites at Mahabalipuram were breathtaking and all were approachable. Our guides and driver were excellent. Highly recommend this day tour.”

29 reviewsFrom $99.00by Wonder tours

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Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Private Caves & Temples Tour

/ June 4, 2026

10.Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Private Caves & Temples Tour

Private 8-hour tour linking Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple carvings to Kanchipuram’s major temples, with a guide, A/C transport, and included entrances.

★ 4.7

“Had a great time with a wonderful guide. Took me to eat seafood by the ocean”

17 reviews8 hoursFrom $115by INDIATOR

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Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai

/ June 6, 2026

11.Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai

Private Mahabalipuram temples and beach day from Chennai with hotel pickup, bottled water, UNESCO stops, and easy pacing.

★ 5.0

“Our driver Mani was great, very punctual and polite. He pointed at couple of things on the way and dropped and picked us up at the entrance of the attractions and that there was no time pressure for the time we were in them, we went with no guides and wanted to take our time…”

14 reviewsFrom $60.00by Discover Activities

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Private day tour to Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry from Chennai

/ June 7, 2026

12.Private day tour to Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry from Chennai

Private day tour from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry: UNESCO temples, French White Town, Auroville Matrimandir views, coast walks.

★ 4.5

“Very nice tour guide and driver plus the owner of tour agency was also helpful”

13 reviews12 hoursFrom $98by TREASURE TOURS

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Silk Route to Kanchipuram: A Cultural & Spiritual Day Trip

/ June 9, 2026

13.Silk Route to Kanchipuram: A Cultural & Spiritual Day Trip

Private Chennai to Kanchipuram day trip with Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples, silk weaving stop, lunch, guide, $99.

★ 5.0

“We highly recommend this tour for anyone who wanted to see the historic temples.First temple we saw having biggest entrance tower.Also visited silk weaving place and heritage temples.”

11 reviewsFrom $99.00by Wonder tours

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Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram one day trip from Chennai with Lunch

/ June 9, 2026

14.Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram one day trip from Chennai with Lunch

One long Chennai day trip to Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram: Auroville, French Quarter, Shore Temple, and included lunch and tickets.

★ 5.0

“I loved the biking portion but the guide was double booked taking care of 2 groups and I hardly saw him. It was really a solo experience in each site or very limited time with the guide. The restaurant was wonderful and the driver was very knowledgeable.”

11 reviewsFrom $189.00by Wonder tours

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