SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private 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.
Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, Fort Kochi sights, spice market, Dutch Palace, and churches plus a local guide.
Most Popular“We enjoyed the tour of Cochin with Sabir and Riyas. Both showed us the hot spots of the city. I will definitely hire them again.”
Private day trip from Bangalore to Mysore with hotel pickup, expert guide, Mysore Palace, temples, lunch, and flexible swaps.
“Mysore during Dasara was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Being part of the celebrations — immersed in the community, wandering through vibrant markets, and sharing meals with locals — gave us a glimpse of everyday life in a Read more”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup: colonial churches, Chinese fishing nets, spice markets, Jewish Town.
“Very goos experience! Our guides/ drivers for the fay were Freddy, Sudheer and Sabir and they were all very nice. The tour itself was well paced, with the right number of stops and time between stops to give us enough time to enjoy the city Would highly recommend!”
Private tuk-tuk half-day in Kochi’s Fort Kochi and Mattancherry: Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town, churches, synagogues, plus hotel pickup.
“MY Thanks to Martin and his team. Half Day Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour really suited my travel schedule. Mr.Mani who was the driver on our day, explained very well of the sites we visited. Visits to Kerala Kathakali Centre, the teapot cafe in Petercelli street and the crafts of India shopping were worth mentioning. Overall…”
Private Kerala tour from Kochi to Munnar, Periyar, Alleppey and Kovalam with AC transport, 7 breakfasts, and flexible sightseeing.
“Wonderful trip, we saw so much and everything was perfect .”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi churches, spice market, and more for $11.
“We paid for things that were not included such as water and entry to the Dutch Palace. It seemed to be a blatant money grab, just taking us to stores where he got kickbacks for taking us there. Only a couple of highlights, we would steer well clear next time.”
Four days in Kerala combining Munnar sights, an overnight private houseboat cruise, and Fort Kochi heritage with a private car.
“This was a great tour. Communication with the organizer, George, and our driver, Lalan, through WhatsApp, was very professional and useful. There is a lot of fast driving on narrow, mountain and forested roads so if you get anxious or motRead more”
Kochi to Munnar, Periyar and Kerala backwaters with a private chauffeur, 3-star stays, and a deluxe houseboat night.
“We had an awesome family trip to Kerala, carefully designed by Mr. Arun Dev and perfectly executed by Mr. Babu Antony from Iris Holidays. The trip, which started from Munnar to Thekkady to Alleppey to Kovalam to Kanyakumari and ended at Kochi, will be cherished throughout our life.”
Private Hyderabad day tour with AC car, guide, entry tickets, and vegetarian lunch. Visit Golconda, tombs, Chowmahalla, Charminar.
“This tour was an awesome experience. It included all the historical locations my spouse and I wanted to see while in Hyderabad. Our tour guide Srinu was knowledge and friendly and really knew the places we went and the general history of the area.”
Private Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, photo help, bottled water, and quick stops at major churches, palaces, nets, and synagogues.
“A must do while in Cochi. Our driver Siraj was excellent. He brought us to places we would never find ourselves and gave lots of information historical and otherwise.”
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.
“We had a brilliant trip. Our driver showed us all of the best sites and was so knowledgeable and friendly.”
Private Chennai-to-Mahabalipuram day trip by car with guide, included entrances, and lunch, covering Pallava rock temples and Shore Temple.
“Very interesting, beautiful sites and delicious lunch. Nice to have a driver with a/c and we had 2 guides both spoke very good English”
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”
A 5-day private Kerala route from Kochi with Munnar, Thekkady boat wildlife, and an overnight houseboat in the backwaters, all with private transport.
“We went on a 5-day private tour in Kerala, which we booked with Sanguine through the Viator app. They arranged the trip wonderfully. Nimisha was amazing — always available to answer our questions and help whenever we needed. SumeRead more”
Private 7-day Kerala trip from Kochi to Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, and Alleppey, with included guide, meals, and a houseboat cruise.
“We had s lovely trip which was well planned by The Travel Planners. Our driver's name was Mr Joy. He was very knowledgeable, extremely polite and very punctual.”
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