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Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

Marco Polo sailed past this coast in the 13th century and recorded a city of seven pagodas rising above the sea. Only one still stands; the rest lie submerged offshore. The Pallava kings carved an entire world from these boulders: five chariots each cut from a single rock, a colossal bas relief where a sly cat poses as a holy man before gathering mice, a giant boulder balanced on a slope for thir…

5.0(491)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 491 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £105.74 per person

Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions

Step into the rhythmic heartbeat of Mylapore, where the air is thick with jasmine and freshly roasted coffee. This isn’t a "tour"—it’s a portal into a culture thriving for two millennia. As a Ministry of Tourism-approved organization and proud IATO member, we offer insight far beyond the surface. We begin at the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a Dravidian masterpiece. Our Cultural Evangelists demystify an…

5.0(311)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 311 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £20.39 per person

Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award

Chennai city tour is an unforgettable cultural immersion in the company of an English speaking guide. It is a proud winner of the Traveller's Choice award for 2025, by TripAdvisor out of 8 million listings. The organising company is approved by the Ministry of Tourism. An audio guide is available on request in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & other languages. Visit the ancien…

5.0(300)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 300 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £79.31 per person

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

In this day tour from Chennai, we will visit the twin wonders of Pallava architecture, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. This tour is hosted by a Five Senses Tours which is a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is also a member of the prestigious Indian association of Tour Operators. We will cover the magnificent temples of Ekambareswar & Kailashnath in Kanchipuram. After that we visit t…

4.9(286)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 286 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £101.97 per person

Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement

Step into the labyrinthine alleys where Chennai began. This isn't a "tour"—it's a portal to the 17th-century East India Company trading post. As a Ministry of Tourism-approved organization and proud IATO member, our Cultural Evangelists reveal the city's hidden power structures. Trace the legacy of the elite Armenian bankers, whose global financial reach once dictated trade, and the enigmatic Dub…

4.9(168)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 168 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £30.21 per person

Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

Over 3 hours, the Mahabalipuram walking tour will teleport you to the 7th century incredible rock cut monuments. It is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of Indian Tour Operators Association. This tour can be done by walk or in your vehicle. We can also arrange a tuk tuk or autorickshaw. You will experience masterpieces from this world heritage site like the P…

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From £37.77 per person

Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai

Mamallapuram (also called Mahaballipuram) is about an hour's drive from Chennai on the East Coast Road. It was the second capital and seaport of the Pallava Kings who ruled in the 5th century. Local legend has it that there was once a beautiful city here with seven temples, which the Gods submerged under the sea in anger.until in 2002, an Indo-British team of divers discovered a series of man-mad…

4.8(157)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 157 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £67.22 per person

Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

Sowcarpet is Chennai's most famous food street and one of the greatest places to eat in India. Traders from across the country settled here generations ago and brought their food traditions with them. The result is a single street where you can eat Murukku sandwich, a uniquely Chennai invention, then Lassi made by a former wrestler, then freshly fried Jalebi from a stall serving the neighbourhood…

5.0(116)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 116 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £33.99 per person

Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. The Pallava kings who ruled here between the 4th and 9th centuries pioneered the Dravidian stone temple tradition that shaped temple architecture across South and Southeast Asia. Kailasanathar Temple, built around 700 CE by King Narasimhavarman II, is one of the earliest structural temples in South India. Ekambareswarar Temple is one of t…

4.9(86)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 86 reviews13 hFree cancellation

From £94.41 per person

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

Morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai.Spend your day exploring Marina Beach,Chennai's cultural hub of Mylapore Kapaleeshwar Temple and the San Thome Basilica, followed by a traditional South Indian lunch in a local restaurant and visit the shrine at Ramakrishna Math, followed by a visit to the 17th-century Fort Saint George before returning to your hotel.

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From £44.56 per person

Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

Have you ever wondered why there are so many Gods in India? Or what the stars have to do with your future? As you walk through the Mylapore neighborhood in Chennai, explore fascinating stories hidden from the mundane rituals of daily life in South India - stories of Gods and demons, and stories of ancient customs and symbolism. Mylapore is a bustling neighborhood in the heart of Chennai dated the…

5.0(61)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £57.40 per person

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

5am Pick-up from any of the city, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Goa or Pune Hotel or Anywhere and transfer to airport to board your flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi Airport and drive to Agra. Three hours drives by Expressway and enjoy countryside. Visit of incredible Taj Mahal at Sunrise one of the wonders of the world, an ivory-white marble mausoleum.…

4.9(63)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 63 reviews48 hFree cancellation

From £191.85 per person

British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

Step into the colonial grandeur of Madras, once the beating heart of British India. This isn't a "tour"—it’s a portal into the rise and fall of an empire. As a Ministry of Tourism-approved organization and proud IATO member, our Cultural Evangelists reveal the dramatic fate of the masters who once ruled these halls and defined the city’s skyline. Over three hours, we decode the architectural alch…

4.8(64)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £41.54 per person

PRIVATE Chennai Cooking Class in a Local Home with Meena

You can expect an authentic vegetarian South Indian cooking class and meal - cooked using family recipes, local spices and vegetables. Your meal will be served the traditional way on banana leaves. A few dishes that you might cook and eat together are kuzhambu (lentil curry), lemon or ginger or garlic rasam (spiced soup), kootu or avial or olan (vegetables cooked in a coconut gravy) and rice. End…

5.0(54)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 54 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £40.79 per person

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

This is a day trip from Chennai organized in a private car. The highlights include a visit to Aurobindo Ashram, which is dedicated to Sri Aurobindo Ghosh the philosopher and revolutionary, French heritage walk, the lovely esplanade beside the Bay of Bengal and Auroville the global village. This is an all-inclusive trip where we take care of transport, activities and the services of a full-time to…

4.9(55)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £117.07 per person

Following the foot steps of St Thomas in Chennai

Tours are led by cultural ambassadors who will bring alive the history and culture of the times when St Thomas came to India in the first century AD.

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From £64.46 per person

Best of Pondicherry and Auroville Private Day Tour from Chennai

Take a trip to Pondicherry, a charming, laid-back seaside town with a unique Franco-Tamil culture. See the city’s lovely architecture, and enjoy its delicious food, gentle sea breeze and laidback pace of life.

4.8(53)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £127.65 per person

Best of Sowcarpet Guided Street Food Tasting Tour in Chennai

This is a food walk in the Sowcarpet, to introduce you to the traditional cuisine of south India.Chennai’s tourist menus won’t give you a true perspective on the everyday foods enjoyed by locals. Step forward this small-group walking tour of the Sowcarpet Market: where a multitude of stalls serve the staples that keep Chennaites sustained. Let a guide navigate the market so you don’t get lost, ta…

4.8(49)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £33.99 per person

Private Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sundari's Chennai Home

Discover the flavors of South India with Sundari in her Chennai home as you prepare traditional Tamil Brahmin vegetarian recipes using time-honored techniques. From crispy vadai and flavorful sambar to creamy payasam and filter coffee, you'll cook, dine, and connect over recipes that have been passed down through generations. After cooking together, share a delicious homemade meal served on banan…

4.9(46)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 46 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £40.79 per person

The Pulse of Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walking Tour

Step onto the world’s second-longest urban beach, where rhythmic waves meet the vibrant soul of the city. This isn't just a "tour"—it's a portal into the political and spiritual heartbeat of Tamil Nadu. As a Ministry of Tourism-approved organization and proud IATO member, our Cultural Evangelists bring alive the heritage of this legendary shoreline. We journey from the ancient, intricate carvings…

4.9(45)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £37.77 per person

Mylapore Cultural Walking Tour Temples and Traditions of Chennai

During this walk, you will visit the temple in the company of our knowledgeable guide. We will also walk through the surrounding areas, where you can see Mylapore in all its crowded chaos. The jewellers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers and the flower vendors in the bazaars provide a colourful backdrop to the temple. The walk takes us through small lanes with old-style homes, through s…

4.9(45)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £20.39 per person

Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai

You can easily spend a full day exploring Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram's marvellous temples, caves and rock carvings. Most were carved from the rock during the 7th-century reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, whose nickname Mamalla (Great Wrestler) gave the town its name. Official Archaeological Survey of India guides can be hired at sites.

5.0(38)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £97.43 per person

Top Rated Day trip Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry with Guide Lunch

For a well-organized 12-hour day trip from Chennai, begin at 7:00 AM with a drive to Pondicherry, which takes approximately 3 hours. Start your visit at the serene Aurobindo Ashram, then explore the historic French Quarter and the Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Following this, take a relaxing stroll along Promenade Beach. Next, proceed to Auroville to experience its innovative architecture and the Ma…

4.9(36)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £142.75 per person

Day Trip to Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai with Both Side Commercial Flights

4am Pickup from Hotel or anywhere in Chennai and drop-off Chennai Airport and Flight to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi Airport and three hours drive to Agra by expressway. First visit Taj Mahal and after Taj Mahal take a Lunch break. Second we visit Agra Fort and some shopping in Agra. After Agra Sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop at Delhi Airport flight to Chennai. Arrive in Chennai airport and d…

4.8(32)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews18 hFree cancellation

From £188.83 per person