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1. Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram in a day from Chennai by private car with guide
Key Details
Cost: From $135.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 153
Tour Length: 12 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Get a primer on Pallava-style architecture on this full-day private tour to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Benefit from personal attention and the ability to travel at your own pace while visiting the Ekambareswar and Kailasanathar temples, then a local saree weaver. Moving on to the port of Mahabalipuram, see the Five Rathas, the shore temple, and Arjuna’s Penance, learning about them through guided commentary.
- Take a day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
- Discover important South Indian sites including temples and ancient towns
- Tuck into a delicious South Indian lunch (included)
- A private guide and vehicle ensures a personalized experience
What’s Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
What’s Not Included
Drinks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
2. Private Tour of Mahabalipuram from Chennai by car with guide and lunch
Key Details
Cost: From $100.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 142
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour from Chennai that includes door-to-door transport, lunch, and all entrance fees. Travel by private car and spend the day exploring temples and a seashell museum in a scenic town, with a personal guide who will tailor the day to your interests.
- All entrance fees included
- Lunch included
- Fully narrated tour
- Led by a local guide
What’s Included
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch
- Entrance charges
- Pick and drop to Chennai hotel
What’s Not Included
Beverages
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
3. Chennai city tour in private car with guide & lunch for a cultural immersion
Key Details
Cost: From $95.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 116
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Spend your day exploring Chennai’s cultural hub of Mylapore, with this day tour. Your morning will be spent visiting the iconic 7th-century 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.
- Dine on an included South Indian lunch
- All entry fees are included in the tour costs
- An English-speaking guide will lead the way
- Travel in the comfort of a private car
- What’s Included
What’s Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Full time english speaking Guide
- Private car
- Hotel pick up and drop
What’s Not Included
Beverages
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
4. Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
Key Details
Cost: From $99.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 48
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
- English
- French
Tour Description
The coastal town of Mahabalipuram makes an ideal day trip from bustling Chennai, but organizing admission fees and transportation to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach Mahabalipuram in comfort by private vehicle—with entry fees and round-trip transportation from your Chennai hotel included. Explore the Cave temples and rock sculptures with your guide to lead the way, and gain insight into Mahabalipuram’s fascinating 7th-century history.
- Reach Mahabalipuram with ease in a day from Chennai
- Your guide shares the town’s colorful 7th-century history
- Visit the museums and temples with entry fees included
- Hassle-free round-trip transport from your Chennai hotel
What’s Included
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch
- Entrance charges
- Pick and drop to Chennai hotel
- Entry/Admission – Trimurti Cave
What’s Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Beverages
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
5. Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
Key Details
Cost: From $110.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 36
Tour Length: 13 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Explore a medieval kingdom’s capital and visit its renowned sari makers on this all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from your Chennai hotel, travel by private vehicle or your own motorcycle to Kanchipuram. Stop by two architecturally significant 7th-century temples before immersing yourself in the craft of sari-making. Meet a weaver and see how traditional looms are used to transform mulberry threads into gorgeous garments.
- Experience the beautiful medieval city of Kanchipuram on a day trip
- Watch as traditional sari makers turn threads into gorgeous silk garments
- Visit the important 7th-century temples built by the Pallava dynasty
- Choose between a motorcycle or private vehicle and enjoy pickup/drop-off
What’s Included
- Transportation by private car
- Private guide
- Lunch
What’s Not Included
Beverages
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
6. Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
Key Details
Cost: From $75.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 24
Tour Length: 6 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
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.
What’s Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry/Admission
- Hotel pick up and drop
- Private car
- Full time english speaking Guide
- Breakfast
What’s Not Included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
7. Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
Key Details
Cost: From $169.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 21
Tour Length: 12 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Experience a bit of France in the heart of coastal Tamil Nadu with this day tour to the seaside city of Pondicherry. You’ll visit popular attractions such as the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the seaside Promenade, with time left over to pay a visit to Auroville, an international intentional community best known for its gold-hued Matrimandir meditation dome.
- Hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided
- No need to pack food, as lunch is included in the price of the tour
- All admission fees are included
- Private tour for a flexible, personal experience
What’s Included
- Lunch
- Private car
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry/Admission – Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper
- Entry/Admission – French heritage walk
- Guide
What’s Not Included
- Breakfast
- Beverages
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
8. Traditional Tamil Brahmin Vegetarian Cooking Lesson with a Local in Her Home
Key Details
Cost: From $74.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 18
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Immerse yourself in Indian life and culture on this culinary tour in a local home in Chennai. Learn to prepare several South Indian vegetarian dishes, then sit down with your group and enjoy in the traditional way: on banana leaves. Dishes may include vegetable curry, sambar, rasam, or dosas. You’ll learn much more about Indian cooking and culinary culture during this experience than you would by eating in local restaurants.
- Cooking lesson focused on Tamil Brahmin vegetarian fare
- Held by a local in their Chennai home
- Choose dinner or lunch options
- Non-alcoholic beverages included
What’s Included
- Private cooking lesson and homecooked meal with your host Sundari
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Dinner
What’s Not Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
9. Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Day trip from Chennai by Private car with Guide
Key Details
Cost: From $129.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 17
Tour Length: 12 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Devote a day to visiting two of the most important ancient sites in the Chennai area with this private tour. You’ll visit the temple town of Kanchipuram and the sea-facing Mahabalipuram, both celebrated for their ancient temples and monuments hewn from stone, all with a local guide to provide narration and explain the history behind these magnificent
- Visit Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with a private guide
- All entry fees are included
- Round-trip taxi transfers from your hotel are included
- Private tour ensures flexibility and personal attention from your guide
creations.
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission – Mahabalipuram Monuments
- Entry/Admission – Kanchipuram temples
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
10. Food trail in Sowcarpet Market by Wonder tours
Key Details
Cost: From $35.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 17
Tour Length: 2 hours 30 minutes
Languages
English
Tour Description
Eat your way through Chennai’s Sowcarpet Market with this food-themed tour for up to 10 people. You’ll learn about—and sample—all sorts of local snack foods at reliable food stalls with a local guide by your side to help you find snacks you might overlook if exploring on your own.
- Explore Sowcarpet Market with a local guide
- Learn about Chennai’s culinary traditions
- Food tastings are included
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What’s Included
- Local guide
- Food tasting
- Snacks Beverages
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What’s Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
11. Chennai: Mahabalipuram Tour with Lunch
Key Details
Cost: From $126.23
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 18
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Travel to an 8th-century World Heritage site famous for spectacular rock-cut architecture. The experience comprises Asia’s largest bas-relief structure, a gravity defying boulder, and one of the 7 Pagodas mentioned by Marco Polo in the 11th century.
- Marvel at Shore Temple, an 8th-century wonder chronicled by Marco Polo
- Explore Arjuna’s Penance
- Visit Pancha Rathas, also known as the “5 Chariots”
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Lunch
- Private car
What’s Not Included
Drinks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
How Much Do Private Tours Cost In Chennai?
The best private tours in Chennai cost between $35.00 and $169.00. However, you can always check the listings below for something cheaper or even more exclusive.
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