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15 Best Trivandrum Tours In South India

South India’s best days out.

The 15 most popular trivandrum 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 Trivandrum Tours In South India

Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam - Price and Gear: What You’re Actually Paying For
Canoes & Kayaks, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam

1.Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam

Kayak Paravur Backwaters mangrove canals with guide Samson near Varkala and Kollam. Sit-on-top gear, Temple Island, and sandbar stops.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“What a lovely place, and experience. The owner and son, guide samson amd all the rest of the team couldn't have been more hospitable. The paddle was not tough and maybe better to do a longer excursion but the mangroves were beautiful.”

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Heritage & Cultural Walk of Trivandrum 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour - Kanakakunnu Palace start: the tall flag and the right first impression
2-Hour Experiences, Guided, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trivandrum, Walking Tours

Heritage & Cultural Walk of Trivandrum 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour

2.Heritage & Cultural Walk of Trivandrum 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour

2-hour guided walk through Trivandrum’s landmarks, museums, churches and markets. English-Hindi storytelling, hidden lanes, great value.

★ 4.5

“This two-hour walk with Vijay was a good introduction and familiarisation to the sights of Trivandrum. Vijay pointed out local attractions of interest and provided commentary and history of all. This tour was conducted in the afternoon so allowed me to come back and revisit some of the attractions in the following days I was…”

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Trivandrum Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walk) - Inside Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: what to know before you go
2-Hour Experiences, Guided, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Trivandrum Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walk)

3.Trivandrum Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walk)

Walk Trivandrum’s temples with an English-Hindi guide, tea and prasad included, and faith-with-science explanations in 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“The experience of visiting such wonderful historic and fascinating temples with an excellent guide is well worth it. Siddharth’s valuable knowledge and understanding of the people, the place and the deeper meaning underpinning everything was very special. Thank you.”

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Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace - Kanyakumari Beach and the land-end monuments you came for
1-Day Tours, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace

Private Kingdom of Gods Trail Walking Tour - Price and what you actually get for $54
Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trivandrum, Walking Tours

Private Kingdom of Gods Trail Walking Tour

5.Private Kingdom of Gods Trail Walking Tour

Walk Trivandrum’s temple legends on a private 2-hour trail with Aditi, headsets, and coconut drinks, ending back at Villa Maya.

★ 5.0

“Aditi is a fabulous narrator. We do walking tours wherever we travel in the world and Aditi is definitely on our list of the top 7 hosts of walking tours! She is a story teller & a narrator who engages one deeply in the architecture & history of TriRead more”

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Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala - Flavor first: building Kerala spice mixes the practical way
Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum, Workshops

Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala

Best of the Trivandrum (Guided Half Day City Tour by Car) - Private car and English/Hindi guide: why it feels low-stress
City Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trivandrum

Best of the Trivandrum (Guided Half Day City Tour by Car)

7.Best of the Trivandrum (Guided Half Day City Tour by Car)

A guided half-day city tour in Trivandrum by private car, hitting museums, temples, and Veli lake with pickup and an English/Hindi guide.

★ 5.0

“Trivandrum is a special town, compared to other Indian cities it’s relatively calm with pleasant streets and plenty of monumental places. Prijth was well informed and entertaining guide. I highly recommend his services”

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Kanyakumari Day Package - Kanyakumari Bagavathi Amman Temple: a sacred pause with real atmosphere
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Kanyakumari Day Package

8.Kanyakumari Day Package

Private day trip from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari with Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar, temples, Gandhi, and sea views, plus bottled water and tickets.

★ 4.0

“A poorly organized trip. It took three hours to drive to Kanyakumari and 2.5 hours to return leaving only 2.5 hours for visiting all the included sites. The major attraction Vivekananda and Thruvaluvar alone took 1.5 hours leaving just enough Read more”

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Trivandrum day trip and sight seeing with lunch - Price and what’s included (and what isn’t)
1-Day Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Trivandrum day trip and sight seeing with lunch

9.Trivandrum day trip and sight seeing with lunch

A 6-hour Trivandrum highlights day trip with door-to-door transport and lunch, mixing temples, museums, zoo time, and Kovalam Beach.

★ 4.5

“So exciting tour specially the visit to the museums and nice view of Backwaters and the excellent Guide and Driver Mohanan. I highly recommend it to all visitors to Trivandrum.”

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Trivandrum Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour) - What you’ll actually taste: Kerala snacks that cover the spectrum
2-Hour Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Food & Street Food Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trivandrum

Trivandrum Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)

10.Trivandrum Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)

A 2-hour guided street food crawl in Trivandrum with Kerala snacks, sweets, clay-pot chai, and an English/Hindi storyteller.

★ 4.5

“I'm quite familiar with South Indian food but Siddharth was a great guide who listened to my wishes and was able to find many new things for me to try, many that are specific to Trivandrum. I loved the jackfruit juice and a vada in tamarin sauce and a special pancake like dessert.”

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Kayaking to the Black Devil Snail Sandbar Island in Paravur Lake near Varkala - Paddle out: 20 to 30 minutes that teach you control without stress
Canoes & Kayaks, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Kayaking to the Black Devil Snail Sandbar Island in Paravur Lake near Varkala

Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide - Comfort details that actually matter in Kerala weather
Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours, Guided, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide

12.Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide

A private, air-conditioned transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey with an English-speaking chauffeur, timed for an easy start to Kerala backwaters.

★ 5.0

“We travelled across Tamilnadu from 13/09/2023 to 19/09/2023. It was fantastic trip and we are fully satisfied with services extended by M/s Indian Panorama. They have full filled all the promises made to us. The approach of the executives & staffs are highly professional.”

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A Journey To The Southern Tip Of India - Padmanabhapuram Palace: Wooden Royal Power and Lots of Stairs
Tour Reviews, Trivandrum

A Journey To The Southern Tip Of India

13.A Journey To The Southern Tip Of India

Private day trip from Trivandrum to Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kanyakumari, and Vivekananda Rock by ferry, with Gandhi memorial stops.

★ 5.0

“This was an excellent adventure and an opportunity to see more of India than just the cities. Our guide was Ajih and he was excellent. Ajih was very knowledgeable and helpful; he went above and beyond his duties as a guide and provided uRead more”

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Trivandrum Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise - Day 1 cruise: villages, coconut palms, and the slow way to see Kerala
Alleppey & Alappuzha Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trivandrum

Trivandrum Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

14.Trivandrum Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

Overnight private houseboat cruise in Alappuzha backwaters from Trivandrum, with meals, crew, and a quiet night afloat in Kerala.

★ 5.0

“Well worth the money and a must do if you find yourself in this part of the world. The crew were fantastic, attentive and polite and pointed out everything of interest as you slowly meander along the backwaters. The food was fantastic and plentiful and with the unexpected bonus of a canoe trip it was…”

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Trivandrum Full Day Sightseeing Tour in a Private Car - Stop 1: Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the slow gravity of ritual
Full-Day, Private, Private Car with Driver, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trivandrum

Trivandrum Full Day Sightseeing Tour in a Private Car

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