SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular shopping 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.
A half-day walk through Bengaluru’s Tipu Sultan sites, KR Market flower-spice chaos, a South Indian dosa brunch, and silk/jewelry workshops.
Most Popular“Such a wonderful and unique experience visiting KR markets with the gorgeous flowers, how silk is made, and one of the most delicious dosas we have ever had. Highly recommend. Gladys the guide was very kind and informative.”
Bangalore city tour with Lalbagh gardens, temples, Bangalore Palace, government sights, and KR Market food stops plus lunch and hotel pickup.
“We had an amazing time on this tour and very highly recommend Prashant and his team. We saw so much in just one day. Prashant is an expert on the area and can answer any questions you may have. His team of experts were very professional, prompt, flexible, and most importanly, friendly. Cant recommend them…”
Walk old Bengaluru with Tipu’s teak palace, Kote Vishnu temple, Fort remnants, KR Market, and a Jain temple—entry included.
“Very enjoyable walking tour around the old town visiting the various temples and places of interest. Guide was very knowledgable.”
A 3–4 hour Madurai walk blending Meenakshi Temple darshan guidance, palace halls, and real market stops for $18.
“This was a wonderful tour. So knowledgeable without being overwhelming this met all expectations perfectly. The guide is so knowledgeable and obviously a lover of history and this place in particular. I will be coming back . Honestly a wonderful experience.”
Walk old Bangalore’s Tipu Palace, temples, fort ruins, and busy markets in 3–4 hours with a licensed guide and included monument entry.
“Very informative. It was a great way to learn about the temples and the markets. Vasuki communicated everything prior to the event. He also had great tips for taking pictures!”
Walk Old Bangalore past the Fort, KR Market flowers, and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, with masala dosa and filter coffee included.
“My guide was extremely knowledgeable and articulate. It was an excellent tour that I would recommend to anyone who wants to understand the history of Bangalore”
Walk the busy lanes of Chennai’s Sowcarpet market with a local guide, tasting chaats, sweets, lassi, and more in 2.5 hours.
“Definitely a unique experience in Chennai, and a great way to explore the super packed Sowcarpet area. Stopped in at 6 different places to try the various street foods, including the famous kesar lassi stand in Sowcarpet. Definitely go hungry, Read more”
Bangalore in 3 hours: KR Market flowers and crafts, a quick metro ride, then Thindi Beedi street food with a guide and included tastings.
“It was a very nice experience having the tour with aakash. We got to experience the local metro and walk through the flower and spice markets where you can buy a variety of things like herbs, spices, etc. The short walking tour between the markets was a nice touch as it allowed us to build…”
Taste Bengaluru at night with a guided street-food walk: Chikpet Market, KR Market, fort views, and VV Puram tastings with metro ride.
“Don’t waste your money. The guide didn’t turn up. We rang him and he said he was stuck in traffic. We waited 50 minutes and he still didn’t show. When we complained we were told he had been at the pickup point half an hour before we arrived. An obvious lie. They refused the £60…”
A guided early-morning market crawl in Chennai—flowers, fruits, leather and crafts—with hotel pickup and a no-stress lunch included.
“This was an amazing tour of the markets (flower, vegetable, and fish). Our excellent guide, Hareesh,also took us to many other interesting sights in Chennai. These included a 12 kilometers long beach, old British buildings (beautiful architectureRead more”
Taste South Indian street food on a 2.5-hour Sowcarpet Market walk in Chennai with a local guide, tastings, and snacks for $35.
“Great experience! Lots of delicious food and a very knowledgable guide. I ate lots of local bites and was told some history of Chennai.”
Evening Bangalore city walk with Vidhan Soudha, KR Market, Basavanagudi temples, metro and tuk-tuks, plus Hindu mythology storytelling. 3 hours.
“I had a great evening tour with my guide Sam. He was showing me a lot of places I would have never seen by myself and telling me lots of history about Bangalore. Can highly recommend this tour!”
Pondicherry cooking class with a local vegetable market visit. Cook about four recipes, eat in the garden, and get an e-booklet.
“Excellente idée que d'aller faire le marché avec notre cuisinière ! Nous avons énormément apprécié ! Ensuite cours de cuisine bien sympathique et dégustation des préparations autour de la Table, une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse ! On recommande ! Belle parenthèse !”
Walk through Mysore Palace, Jaganmohana Art Gallery, and Devaraja Market in 3-4 hours with entrance tickets included and a small-group guide.
“Dinesh our guide was really pleasant and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour. It would be difficult to navigate all we saw without a guide so it saves a lot of time. He shared so much India history and mythology also. It was perfectly length and content. I think by Indian standards it's expensive.”
A 3-hour guided wedding-shopping walk in Chennai, covering Pondy Bazaar, Panagal Park flowers, silk sarees, gold jewelry, and T Nagar.
“Very personal attention and friendly. Never pushed me and very helpful with my purchases including getting good prices”
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