India · CHENNAI TOURS
Good chennai tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private Chennai to Mahabalipuram UNESCO day trip with narrated stops, lunch, all entrance fees, and door-to-door pickup.
“Fantastic place to visit, made even better by excellent guide and driver. Great way to see the sights, nothing to worry about.”
Walk Chennai’s Mylapore in 3 hours, visiting temples, a Jain mandir, a neo-gothic church, and the lighthouse with snacks and tea.
“This was my first time in India. My husband is actually from Chennai. I told him I wanted to experience a really good walking tour. He booked with your company. Our guide was Nivi. Nivi was probably the BEST tour guide I’ve ever had. I exRead more”
Private day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram, with Pallava temples, lunch, guide, and hotel pickup.
“I had a private tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram, I woudl suggest this tour if you are short for time and want to squeeze in some amazing sites from the two regions. Lunch was amazing, I learnt so much about the region. The templeRead more”
A 7-hour Chennai car tour mixing Mylapore temples, Santhome church, Fort St George, and Marina Beach, with lunch and entry fees included.
“Excellent, informative tour of Chennai India. This tour itinerary covers the major tourist spots in Chennai with the relaxing pace to visiting these points of interest. Having a private guide and driver provides us with the best possible experience for our vacation trip.”
Walk Chennai’s George Town with a local guide in 3 hours, visiting Fort St George, St Mary’s Church, the High Court, and more.
“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.”
Private car tour from Chennai to Mahabalipuram with a guide, entrance fees, and lunch, stopping at famous Pallava rock temples.
“This tour took me many attractive places and fantastic experience to see. The guide Rajeah (and also local guide John) as well as the driver were kind and great. World heritage near the sea was gorgeous, indeed, "Butrer Ball" is really amazing. The restaurant we went for lunch is where former US President dined before, very beautiful and good taste. South India is very interesting,”
A 3-hour guided Mahabalipuram walk through Pallava monuments, with admission tickets included, small groups, and a mobile ticket.
“The mahabalipuram tour by 5 senses tours was outstanding and it was easily the best tour I have done in india. I would say it is one of the best I have done anywhere in the world. Ramesh was a top notch guide and more of a story teller. We Read more”
2-hour guided walk from Kapaleeshwarar Temple with English/Hindi storytellers, temples, church, coffee, and beach views.
“Our guide Mani was excellent, he was very knowledgeable and informative. He was also very caring and went beyond his role as a guide to ensure that we returned safely to our hotel.”
A guided 2-hour Sowcarpet street-food walk in Chennai. Taste Murukku Sandwich, Kesar lassi, chaats, and vada pav with a small group.
“Nichee was an amazing tour guide! He is well educated on the cuisine and easy to get along with. This was the best tour I’ve ever been on! I feel like I really got to experience Chennai and experience something that many foreigners would be too afraid to do. I felt very safe with Nichee as a solo female traveler. I highly recommend this tour.”
Private Chennai city tour by Wonder tours with hotel pickup, guide, South Indian breakfast, Marina Beach, key temples, Fort St. George, and Santhome Basilica.
“Rajesh our tour leader was punctual and communicated well with us throughout the city tour. He has quite in-depth knowledge of the history of the monuments, temples and museum we visited. Lastly, the lunch provided was top quality too. Well done and thank you to Rajesh and the driver for providing us with a great tour of the city.”
Private day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram temples and silk weavers, with hotel pickup, a guide, and lunch.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”
Private 6-hour Chennai tour with AC transport and tickets: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Pattinapakkam fish market, Fort St. George, Marina Beach.
“I had a wonderful tour in Chennai with Tour Guide Mr. Nandhakumar and Driver Mr. Arockiasamy. As a woman traveling alone, I sometimes feel apprehensive, but both of them made me feel very safe and comfortable throughout the day. What really stood out was Mr. Nandhakumar’s expertise and enthusiasm. He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of Chennai. At every stop, he didn’t just explain the facts – he shared the stories and significance behind the places, which truly brought them to life. I walked away with not only beautiful memories but also a much deeper understanding of the city. The driver, Mr. Arockiasamy, also played…”
Shop Goubert Market, cook your chosen South Indian lunch with a pro chef at Sita Cultural Centre, then eat on banana leaves.
“We have done cooking classes before and they have all been good and the chef at each has been personable and taken time to talk about the dishes we are preparing. Manisha was very easy to talk to and a talented chef and, under heRead more”
Private 2.5-hour walk through Chennai’s George Town bazaars, led by local guides, with headsets and big-market history at Kotwal Chavadi.
“Fascinating walk in the Georgetown bazaar. Lakshmi was a wonderful guide who told us many stories about the local folflore and daily life of local people. A must do when in Chennai.”
Walk Chennai’s British-era landmarks, from Egmore to Napier Bridge and the University of Madras, with a local guide, snacks, and key admissions.
“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”
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