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15 Best Trivandrum Tours In India

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

15 Best Trivandrum Tours In India

Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam

Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam - From Syzygy to Railway Bridge: the first stretch of real paddling

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

Most Popular★ 4.5

Kayak the Paravur Backwaters mangrove canals near Varkala and Kollam with guide Samson, stable sit-on-top boats, and calm motorboat-free paddling.

“Setting was beautiful but there was little to no guidance from the tour guide. The activity would have been far better with more involvement from the guide with some insights into the history and nature of the area”

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Heritage & Cultural Walk of Trivandrum 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour

Heritage & Cultural Walk of Trivandrum 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour - Napier Museum: when you want culture with objects, not just labels

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

★ 4.5

A 2-hour guided walking tour of Trivandrum’s key landmarks and lesser-known lanes, led by an English/Hindi storyteller guide.

“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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Private Kingdom of Gods Trail Walking Tour

Private Kingdom of Gods Trail Walking Tour - Meeting point and how to start smoothly at Villa Maya

3.Private Kingdom of Gods Trail Walking Tour

★ 5.0

A private 2-hour Trivandrum walking tour with live storytelling, headsets, temple rituals, coconut refreshments, and an easy 2.5 km route.

“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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Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace

Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace - Padmanabhapuram Palace: the 6.5-acre wooden marvel and what to look for

4.Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace

★ 4.5

A 10-hour Trivandrum day trip to Padmanabhapuram Palace and Kanyakumari, with ferry views of Vivekananda Rock and the Thiruvalluvar Statue.

“This is a great trip for anyone wanting to privately explore the two sites of Kanyakumari and Padmanabhapuram Palace! The tour company sent information the day before on WhatsApp after I reached out to them. Our tour guide and driver Read more”

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Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala

Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala - Hands-On Cooking: About Five Kerala Dishes You’ll Make

5.Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala

★ 5.0

Hands-on Kerala cooking class in an old Varkala house with Chef Suresh. Make spice mixes and ~5 dishes, then eat your banana-leaf thali.

“Wonderful experience - well presented with hands on participation, we learned lots about Kerala ingredients and recipes. The kitchen is nicely designed, elevated and open at the sides for some air. If you are here off season, you might get lucky enough to get an exclusive class”

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

Best of the Trivandrum (Guided Half Day City Tour by Car) - Getting around by private car, not taxi math

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

★ 5.0

Best of Trivandrum private half-day city tour by car with pickup and a guide. See Napier Museum, temples, and Veli lake.

“The guide was very personable, very knowledgeable, and considerate of our ignorance for the culture of the city. The tour took just under 4 hours. We could not have asked for a better experience. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who is on a time crunch but wants to experience the city and its…”

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Kanyakumari Day Package

Kanyakumari Day Package - Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the sea-meeting payoff

7.Kanyakumari Day Package

★ 4.0

A private day trip from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari’s sea views, temples, and monuments, with ticketed stops and private transport for about 7–8 hours.

“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

Trivandrum day trip and sight seeing with lunch - Puthen Malika Palace Museum: Kerala Architecture You Can Spot Fast

8.Trivandrum day trip and sight seeing with lunch

★ 4.5

See Trivandrum’s top sights in 6 hours with a private car, lunch included, and an easy loop from temples to Kovalam Beach.

“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)

Trivandrum Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour) - Meeting at Sreevaraham Temple Pond, then walking to West Nada

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

★ 4.5

Join a 2-hour Trivandrum street food crawl with a friendly English/Hindi guide, Kerala snacks, sweets, chai, and dessert.

“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

Kayaking to the Black Devil Snail Sandbar Island in Paravur Lake near Varkala - Meeting at Syzygy Ecosports and getting ready in real time

A Journey To The Southern Tip Of India

A Journey To The Southern Tip Of India - Padmanabhapuram Palace: A Wooden World With Serious Scale

11.A Journey To The Southern Tip Of India

★ 5.0

Private 12-hour trip from Trivandrum to Padmanabhapuram, Vivekananda Rock by ferry, and Kanyakumari. Tickets and guide included.

“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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Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide

Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide - Pickup in Trivandrum: hotel or airport, and you’re actually ready

Varkala beach day trip from Trivandrum/Kovalam

Varkala beach day trip from Trivandrum/Kovalam - The Varkala Lighthouse stop: a quick viewpoint break with extra ticket costs

13.Varkala beach day trip from Trivandrum/Kovalam

★ 5.0

Private A/C day trip to cliffside Varkala Beach with lighthouse, Vishnu temple, Sivagiri Mutt, and Kappil Lake from Trivandrum or Kovalam.

“Expertise is an excellent holiday makers If you are looking for that perfect break and want to spend some relax and memorable time in Kerala and then go nowhere and just book from expertisetravels.com. Our last holiday in Kerala was just perfect thanks to the team.”

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Trivandrum Full Day Sightseeing Tour in a Private Car

Trivandrum Full Day Sightseeing Tour in a Private Car - Why Trivandrum feels easier with a private car all day

Trivandrum Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

Trivandrum Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise - Day One on the Backwaters: Villages, Palms, and Your First Views

15.Trivandrum Private Tour: Overnight Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

★ 5.0

Private overnight houseboat cruise from Trivandrum to Alappuzha with meals onboard, your own crew, and Kerala backwaters scenery.

“Gentle and relaxing trip, excellent crew of three, wonderful meals on board freshly cooked, so much to eat. The bed was heavenly to sleep on. Bathroom with a flushing toilet and bath tub with two types of shower heads. Hopefully maybe next year will go again will stay more than one night next time.”

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