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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.

“Very friendly staff and employees. Very easy process to go from arrival at the location to being out in the water. It was a bit long going from the point of departure to the mangroves. Approximately 5 km of rowing for about 30 minutes of touring the mangroves. Not for the weak.”

36 reviewsFrom $15.73by Syzygy Ecosports

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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…”

29 reviewsFrom $11.35by Yo Tours

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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”

21 reviewsFrom $54.00by Storytrails India

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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

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.

“Just a standout experience from start to finish. Could not have asked for a better teacher or cooking class. I learned so much and it was conducted perfectly.”

20 reviewsFrom $36.31by Cooking class with Suresh

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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.

“An excellent way to see the city. I was travelling alone so I booked a tour. Sid was my tour guide, he arrived in a car with a driver, and the driver stayed with us throughout the tour. I felt safe with them. The driver expertly navigated the crazy trRead more”

11 reviewsFrom $75.62by Yo Tours

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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.

“The statue next to Vivekanada rock was not open to public but the tour operator never informed about it. The driver doubled up as the guide. However, he did not accompany us to the venue. He just bought the ferry tickets and paid for tRead more”

10 reviewsFrom $100.00by Expertise Travels

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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

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

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

10.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.”

5 reviewsFrom $22.99by Yo Tours

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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”

4 reviewsFrom $140.00by THE TOURDESIGNERS

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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

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

14.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.

“Well worth the money and a must do if you find yourself in this part of the world. The crew were fantastic, attentive and polite and pointed out everything of interest as you slowly meander along the backwaters. The food was fantastic and plentiful and with the unexpected bonus of a canoe trip it was…”

3 reviewsFrom $265.00by Carnival Tours Kochi

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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

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