SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular walking 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.
Walk Mylapore in 3 hours with a local guide, visiting Kapaleeshwarar, Ramakrishna Math, Jain temple, San Thome, plus snacks and coffee.
Most Popular“Very nice short toir! My guide Nivi was great! It’s a perfect trip to take if you have a few hours in the morning in the afternoon. Definitely recommend.”
A half-day walk through Bengaluru’s Tipu Sultan sites, KR Market flower-spice chaos, a South Indian dosa brunch, and silk/jewelry workshops.
“This was a great tour! I had an amazing tour guide, Aarti, who took me to an authentic Bengaluru market, where I was able to have an experience like no other. We saw many vendors selling beautiful flowers, a shop where silk clothes are made from scratch, and the hustle and bustle of Bengaluru. I…”
Walk George Town’s colonial landmarks in Chennai—Fort St. George, St. Mary’s, Madras High Court, Armenian Church—small-group and guide-led.
“Kannan was great guiding us through Fort St George with its historic buildings, visited St Thomas’s fascinating Basilica and the colonial buildings either side or Central Station Good pace, good description and quite fascinating.”
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage walk with Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, palace, Jewish sites, and spice market.
“Thanks Mr Biju for a wonderful tour of historic Kochi and catering to all our family members. Highly recommend!”
Walk Hyderabad’s Old City past Charminar, Laad Bazaar, Mecca Masjid, and Chowmahalla, with included tickets, tea, and an expert guide.
“Hyderabad is a busy city, India's fifth largest; I highly recommend this tour as a very enjoyable way of easing into the history and feel of this vibrant place, in fact I think it would be impossible to navigate and understand the intricacies of dRead more”
A 3-hour guided walk through Mahabalipuram’s Pallava wonders, with included entry tickets, small groups up to 15, and flexible pace.
“We had an amazing time with a great guide, the tuk tuk 🛺 is a super option! The monuments are incredible.”
Walk old Bangalore in 3 hours: Tipu palace, fort, Vishnu and Jain temples, and KR Market fruit-and-flower chaos for $32.
“Great fun, lots of information and Vasuki was the kindest man you could ask for”
2-hour guided walking tour in Trivandrum’s fort area, from East Fort to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and royal museums for $14.
“This was an amazing tour from start to finish. My husband was reluctant participating but now says it’s his highlight of our 3 weeks in India Siddharth was an exceptional and patient guide ensuring all questions were fully answered Highly recommend”
A 2-hour Chennai walking tour starting at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, mixing temples, church, coffee, and sea views with English/Hindi guides.
“James was a perfect guide, incredibly knowledgeable of Indian history and was great at explaining the different Hindu gods and also the history of Christianity in Chennai. The last part of tour involved getting some great local coffee and checking out the beach. As a side note he also went out of his way to…”
A 2-hour Sowcarpet street food walk in Chennai with a guide, from murukku sandwiches and Kesar lassi to jalebi and vada pav.
“Neeshanth was truly an amazing guide who was so lovely to spend time with. He is incredibly knowledge about the area and food we were eating. The food was also wonderful. Would recommend to any trying to get an authentic view of Chennai.”
Street-food walking tour in Bangalore: KR Market and V. V. Puram, metro rides, vetted snacks, pickup, and all tastings included.
“Our tour was with Glr and we couldn’t be more happy with our experience. We were picked up at our location on time and taken to a local area with many delicious street food options. GIr was incredibly friendly from the start and explained Read more”
A 3–4 hour Madurai walk blending Meenakshi Temple darshan guidance, palace halls, and real market stops for $18.
“It was easy to book the ticket on-line. The tour was personal tour for me. Mr Johnson wrote to me that he will be at the north gate at 9:15 am. I had finished my breakfast about 10 minutes earlier. So I asked the hotel to take me at the north gRead more”
A small-group walking tour of Chennai’s British architecture, from Egmore and Central stations to Napier Bridge and the University of Madras.
“We had a wonderful evening with Hareesh! He was so knowledgeable about the history and told us many fascinating facts about the buildings we visited. He even bought us an Indian coffee on the way which was delicious! He also took uRead more”
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!”
Small-group Bangalore tour with a guide: Bangalore Fort, Kote Venkataramana Temple, Bangalore Palace and KR Market, private pickup.
“What a great tour of Bangalore by Sherwin! His choice of attractions was perfect, he was flexible with the plan and had great stories to tell about each site. Very recommended tour - thank you!”
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