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15 Best Chennai Tours In India

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The 15 best chennai tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

15 Best Chennai Tours In India

Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company - Pancha Rathas: Five Monolithic Temples to Set the Stage

1.Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

Most Popular★ 5.0

Private Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai with a local guide, UNESCO sites, lunch, and entrance fees included for $115 per person.

“Ramesh was an excellent guide. he explained everything well and gave me enough time to slowly look around and take photos. The transport was quick, efficient and on time. The driver, Baskar was very nice and accommodating. It was an excellent experience!”

405 reviewsFrom $115.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company

Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company - Kapaleeshwarar Temple: a powerful start in about 45 minutes

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company - Kanchipuram’s Pallava Temples: Ekambareswarar and Kailasanathar

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

Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award - Ramakrishna Math: the universal temple concept in real space

4.Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller’s choice award

★ 5.0

A 7-hour Chennai private car day tour through Mylapore temples, San Thome Basilica, Fort St George, and Marina Beach with lunch and entry fees included.

“A wonderful day exploring Chennai, despite heavy rain. Friendly & knowledgeable guide, skillful driver, comfortable vehicle. We visited & learned about temples, churches, forts, beaches, and other sites. Highly recommended!”

258 reviewsFrom $80.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai - Price, duration, and group size that actually make sense

5.Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

★ 5.0

Walk Chennai’s George Town origins on a 3-hour heritage tour with Fort St. George, churches, courts, and Armenian trade stories.

“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.”

144 reviewsFrom $50.00by 5 Senses Walks Chennai

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Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder - Price and Logistics: What You Get for $89 and Where You Save Time

6.Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

★ 5.0

Private Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai by car with guide and lunch. Cave temples, rathas, lighthouse, and paid entry included.

“We booked this tour at relatively short notice for 23 people 24 hours in advance. The tour company were superb. We had lunch included all pre booked ( with special requests accommodated ). The ride out and back was smooth and therRead more”

137 reviewsFrom $89.00by Wonder tours

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company - The route matters: Shore Temple start, Five Rathas finish

Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour) - The real itinerary vibe: Hindu temples, a Jain stop, and a Christian landmark

Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide - Anmol Lassi and Dinesh Soni’s Kesar lassi: when a drink is part of the story

9.Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide

★ 5.0

Sowcarpet street food tour in Chennai with Murukku Sandwich, Kesar lassi, Kakada jalebi, vada pav, and a small guide.

“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…”

83 reviewsFrom $45.00by 5 Senses Walks

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Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours - Price and Value: Why $55 Can Work (If You Use the Inclusions)

10.Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

★ 5.0

Private Chennai city tour with guide, South Indian breakfast, hotel pickup, and major sights from Marina Beach to San Thome Cathedral.

“Comfortable travelling Our guide, Venkat, was extremely pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, and a joy to spend time with. Our driver was very professional and our journey felt comfortable and safe. If we come to Chennai again, we would certainly book another tour with the team Thanks for a lovely sightseeing tour 👍”

79 reviewsFrom $55.00by Wonder tours

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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai - Stop 1: Kailasanatha Temple and the Pallava Temple Story

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets - Starting in Mylapore: Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the Agraharam streets

Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town


13.Private Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town

★ 5.0

A private guided walk through George Town’s bazaars to Kotwal Chavadi Market, with headsets, stories, and local culture in Chennai.

“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.”

66 reviewsFrom $68.00by Storytrails India

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British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai - Price and timing: $55 for a guided route with ticketed stops

14.British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

★ 5.0

British architecture walking tour in Chennai with a local guide, snacks, and select tickets: Egmore, Central, Ripon, Napier Bridge.

“Had a great experience exploring Chennai from a different perspective. Satish, our tour guide, was informative and enthusiastic about the history and buildings in Chennai. Must try experience if you are interested in history and architecture, or if you just want to see Chennai from a different perspective.”

60 reviewsFrom $55.00by 5 Senses Walks

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

One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide - Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Starting With the Person and the Place

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

★ 5.0

One-day private tour from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville with a local guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees.

“One of three tours we did with 5 Senses, all with the same guide - Kannan. All went very well, with our personal guide and driver, and an included Indian lunch. The Pondicherry trip was gfood in that it got us out of Chennai to see the countRead more”

53 reviewsFrom $155.00by 5 Senses Walks

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