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15 Best Pondicherry Tours In South India

South India’s best days out.

The 15 most popular pondicherry 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.

15 Best Pondicherry Tours In South India

Indian Cooking Class in Pondicherry - Sita Cultural Centre: where you start cooking in a small group
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Indian Cooking Class in Pondicherry

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1.Indian Cooking Class in Pondicherry

Shop Goubert Market ingredients, choose from 30 South Indian dishes, cook with a chef at Sita Cultural Centre, then eat on banana leaves.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Excellent session and great value. We did a quick trip to the Goubert market for supplies, then cooked dal tadka, paneer butter masala, and aloo masala parathas, and carrot halwa for dessert. Manisha the instructor was enthusiastic and friendly, and breezily conducted the course in both English and French. Course is at a friendly low-key…”

67 reviewsFrom $28.21by Sita Cultural Center

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The Unique Pondicherry City Bike Tour - Where you meet and how the 2-hour flow works
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The Unique Pondicherry City Bike Tour

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2.The Unique Pondicherry City Bike Tour

Vintage bicycle tour in Pondicherry’s French, Tamil, and Muslim neighborhoods, with guide, helmet, bike, and bottled water in about 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“Good cycling Experience, but was quite short. All areas written in the itinerary were not covered. It was the 1st cycling tour that I have ever gone on, but I'm sure the tours usually cover a lot more things. Further, the tour wasn't value for money at all.”

58 reviewsFrom $20.14by Sita Cultural Center

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One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide - Sri Aurobindo Ashram: The Memorial That Sets the Tone
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One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide

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3.One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide

A guided day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville with hotel pickup, French-colonial sights, ashram visits, lunch, and included fees.

★ 5.0

“One of three tours we did with 5 Senses, all with the same guide - Kannan. All went very well, with our personal guide and driver, and an included Indian lunch. The Pondicherry trip was gfood in that it got us out of Chennai to see the countRead more”

53 reviewsFrom $155.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours - Price and logistics: what $169 really buys you
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Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

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4.Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

Pondicherry day trip from Chennai with Wonder Tours: lunch, admissions, French Quarter sights, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and an Auroville stop.

★ 5.0

“The guide had her own agenda instead of trying to follow the schedule for the day. She did not coordinate well with the driver causing an uncomfortable situation. She did not try to determine our interests, so we left with an incomplete picture of the places visited.”

51 reviewsFrom $169.00by Wonder tours

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Guided City Tour in Pondicherry with complimentary refreshments - Price and value: what $122 buys you here
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Guided City Tour in Pondicherry with complimentary refreshments

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Traditional Kolam Class in Pondicherry - Sita Cultural Centre: A Simple Setting for Learning Real Craft
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Traditional Kolam Class in Pondicherry

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6.Traditional Kolam Class in Pondicherry

Make Pondicherry Kolam at Sita Cultural Center. Learn the craft, use rice and color powder, and draw your own design in 90 minutes.

★ 5.0

“We thoroughly enjoyed the Kolam class conducted by Lakshmi - she was full of passion and enthusiasm for her culture and the traditional crafts, which kept us engaged. Through the sharing of her growing up years, we came to have to havRead more”

28 reviewsFrom $9.62by Sita Cultural Center

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Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour of French Quarters - Price and logistics: $26, a guided pace, and smart use of time
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Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour of French Quarters

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Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit - Price and Value: Why $24 Can Be a Steal Here
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Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit

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8.Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit

Pondicherry cooking class with a local vegetable market visit. Cook about four recipes, eat in the garden, and get an e-booklet.

★ 4.7

“This was a wonderful evening, where we got to explore the local market, learn about the local cuisine, give it a try ourselves, and then enjoy delicious food! Krishti was a wonderful host and we were in awe of her many talents! Can recommend.”

18 reviews3 hoursFrom $24by SITA CULTURAL CENTRE

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Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry - Pickup to the road: how the early start shapes the experience
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Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry

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10.Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry

Private 12-hour Chennai-to-Pondicherry day trip with Ashram calm, Matrimandir views, White Town streets, beach walks, and included entry fees.

★ 4.3

“We booked this tour because it covered the key sites of we wanted to see whilst staying in Chennai, and it did not disappoint! The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to experience the sites without feeling rushed. Our guide, Mr Velmurugan, and our driver, Mr. Swaminathan, were both —friendly, professional, and attentive. We felt safe…”

14 reviews12 hoursFrom $89by TREASURE TOURS

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Private day tour to Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry from Chennai - The Private Car + English Guide Combination That Makes History Easier
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Private day tour to Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry from Chennai

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Indian Cooking & Market Tour in Pondicherry with Manisha Ray - Picking Your Menu with Manisha Ray (and Keeping It Personal)
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Indian Cooking & Market Tour in Pondicherry with Manisha Ray

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12.Indian Cooking & Market Tour in Pondicherry with Manisha Ray

Goubert Market shopping with Manisha Ray, then a 3-hour home cooking class in Pondicherry. Choose dishes and eat together.

★ 5.0

“Incredible! Manisha's warmth and kindness made my day. The market tour was great - I finally know the names of all of the south Indian vegetables I've never seen before. The dishes we made in the cooking class were all delicious. Even better, they were unfussy weeknight dishes that I definitely plan to make when…”

12 reviews3 hoursFrom $24by Munni's Pondy Cooking Classes

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Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram one day trip from Chennai with Lunch - Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper: the craft stop that slows the day down
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Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram one day trip from Chennai with Lunch

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13.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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Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup - Hotel pickup and a private-group setup that keeps the day simple
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Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup

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14.Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup

Full-day guided Pondicherry tour with hotel pickup, French heritage walk, Aurobindo Ashram, handmade paper, Auroville, and South Indian lunch.

★ 5.0

“We thought we were signing up with 5 star rated whole day Pondicherry group tour When we started tour we found out that we were the only people who had signed up for the tour , that was disappointing because we were looking forward Read more”

10 reviewsFrom $115.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry - From Art and Craft Village to Ariyankuppam River
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Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

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15.Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

Kayak Pondicherry backwaters for 1 hour from Art and Craft Village. Small group, English guide, clear water, birds, and lagoons.

★ 4.9

“It was great fun rafting on the river. I was given full instructions before the session and I was accompanied by a guide. Very quiet, peaceful and most of all a safe activity. The guide also pointed out a number of birds. I can fully recoomend this tour to anyone visiting Pondicherry.”

9 reviews1 hourFrom $10by Pondicherry Beachescapes

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