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Chennai to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram: A Private Guided Temple Tour
Discover Ancient Wonders: A Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai
Chennai
$45
4.9
(37 reviews)
Duration: 150
minutes
The Food Trail Through Sowcarpet Market offers an immersive taste of Chennai's authentic cuisine. Explore the bustling Sowcarpet Market with a local guide, savoring popular snacks and delicacies. This small-group walking tour provides an intimate, personalized experience, unveiling hidden culinary gems and local favorites beyond typical tourist fare, delivering unique, memorable moments.
Chennai
$50
5.0
(97 reviews)
Duration: 180
minutes
The Immersive Mahabalipuram tour transports you to the 7th century, exploring Pallava rock-cut monuments like Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance. Approved by the tourism ministry, the tour supports local sculptors. Experience the Shore Temple and Krishna's butterball, uncovering the rich history of this world heritage site via walk or vehicle.
Pondicherry
$46.94
4.6
(33 reviews)
Explore Pondicherry's charm with a guided city tour, complete with refreshments. Discover cultural sites, enjoy roadside shopping, and experience the thrill of water rides at Paradise Island. Experience the beauty of Pondicherry explored in a day!
Chennai
$85.34
5.0
(45 reviews)
Duration: 240
minutes
Following the Footsteps of St. Thomas in Chennai, explore the rich history of St. Thomas's arrival in India during the first century AD. Led by cultural ambassadors, the tour includes snacks and convenient hotel pick-up/drop-off in Chennai. Discover cultural insights on this half-day adventure.
Chennai
$80
5.0
(257 reviews)
Duration: 420
minutes
The Chennai City Tour is like diving into the heart of South India. It's a chance to see amazing temples, churches, and old buildings with someone who speaks English well. If needed, listen with audio in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, or Mandarin.
Imagine walking through Mylapore, an old town that once traded with Rome. See the Kapaleeshwar Temple, which is over 1,300 years old. Learn why these temples are important to people today. Then, visit San Thome Basilica, where Saint Thomas the Apostle is said to be buried.
This tour also stops at Ramakrishna Math, a place for monks, and Fort Saint George, which tells the story of how the East India Company took over India. Enjoy lunch, a private car, and a guide who speaks English. This tour does not include beverages.
Pondicherry
$26
4.8
(20 reviews)
Duration: 120
minutes
Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour immerses you in the French Quarters' colonial charm. Explore French, Baroque, and Indian architectural styles. This easy walking tour offers a glimpse into Pondicherry's history, blending culture and beautiful landmarks. Remember to wear comfortable shoes! A captivating historical journey.
Chennai
$110
4.9
(70 reviews)
Duration: 780
minutes
Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai offers a deep dive into silk saree weaving and Pallava architecture. Visit ancient temples and witness the art of silk creation, a cultural icon. Enjoy lunch, private guide, and transportation. Perfect for history and culture enthusiasts.
Chennai
$155
4.9
(52 reviews)
Duration: 720
minutes
Experience Pondicherry's allure on a private day tour from Chennai. Explore Aurobindo Ashram, delve into French heritage, savor a French lunch, stroll along the esplanade, and visit a handmade paper factory and Auroville. Enjoy all-inclusive convenience with transport, lunch, and a dedicated guide.
Chennai
$90
5.0
(21 reviews)
Duration: 420
minutes
Explore Chennai's rich culture with the 'Shopping and Bazaar Trail'. Visit wholesale markets for fruits, flowers, and vegetables, plus unique spots like the leather market, antique bazaar, Burma bazaar, fish market, and arts and crafts shops. Enjoy hotel pickup, drop-off, taxes, fees, handling charges, and lunch.
Chennai
$135
4.9
(264 reviews)
Duration: 720
minutes
Explore Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram's Pallava wonders on a guided day tour from Chennai, offered by a tourism ministry-approved company. Discover ancient temples like Ekambareswar & Kailashnath, and iconic rock-cut structures such as Arjuna's Penance and the Shore Temple. Enjoy local guides, private transport, and included lunch.
Discover Mahabalipuram on a private tour by a Tourism Ministry-approved company! See amazing rock-cut temples from the 7th century near the sea. You can travel in a comfy car or on a cool Royal Enfield Motorcycle.
Explore this special UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once a busy seaport. You'll see the Five Chariots (Pancharathas), temples carved from big rocks. Don't miss Arjuna's Penance, a huge outdoor rock carving. Check out Krishna's Butterball, a giant rock that looks like it's about to roll away! And see the Shore Temple, the last of the famous Seven Pagodas.
This tour makes it easy to see all the best spots, including Pandava Cave, Varaha Cave Temple, Trimurti Cave, Ganesha Ratha, Mahabalipuram Lighthouse and Mahishasuramardini Cave. The tour includes pick up and drop-off from your Chennai hotel, a yummy lunch, entrance fees, and a friendly guide to tell you all about the history.
Duration: 420
minutes
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