India · CHENNAI TOURS
The 15 best chennai tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Private Chennai to Mahabalipuram day tour with hotel pickup, lunch, all entrance fees, and a local guide telling the stories behind UNESCO sites.
“Amazing trip must go. 5 senses did very good job and local guide was excellent The location is simply mind-blowing”
Walk Chennai’s Mylapore on a 3-hour tour of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Ramakrishna Math, Jain sites, and San Thome, with snacks and coffee.
“This was my first time in India. My husband is actually from Chennai. I told him I wanted to experience a really good walking tour. He booked with your company. Our guide was Nivi. Nivi was probably the BEST tour guide I’ve ever had. I exRead more”
Private Chennai day trip to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram with Pallava temples, rock carvings, included lunch, and a local guide.
“Super day out. Tour guide Nivi was great and very knowledgeable. Our driver (Johnson I believe) was also great. Vegetarian lunch was very nice. The temples at Kanchipuram were massive and very cool to walk through. Mahabalipuram was very interesting and lots to see there. Lots of driving around but it was interesting to see the countryside that way.”
A 7-hour private Chennai tour by car with an English guide, entry fees included, South Indian lunch, and a powerful mix of temples, churches, fort, and beach.
“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!”
Walk Chennai’s George Town from Fort St. George to the Armenian Church, tracing East India Company trade, law, and war-linked stories on a small-group tour.
“A very interesting tour , tailored to our interests. Would have preferred less time in the museum however as I had just spent the afternoon in another museum!”
Private Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai with a guide, entrance fees, and lunch. See Pallava temples, caves, and Shore Temple.
“Listening to the stories and histories behind the heritages made the whole experience so much better! It was totally worth it but I really do recommend for you to wear lots of sun cream and hat bring lots of water and umbrella!”
Mahabalipuram guided walk from Shore Temple to Five Rathas, UNESCO Pallava sights, small group up to 15, admission included, $50.
“Ramesh was knowledgeable, pleasant, and fkexible. Tour is well arranged. If you are arranging your own transportation, be sure to have drop off and pickup a bit away from the very busy temple sites.”
2-hour Chennai walking tour from Kapaleeshwarar Temple with English/Hindi storyteller guides, hidden lanes, coffee stops, and local tips for $14.
“Really interesting. Fitted lots into a short time. Excellent informative guide Venkat. Highly recommended.”
Taste Chennai street food in 2 hours with Murukku Sandwich, Kesar lassi, Kakada jalebi, and vada pav, guided in small groups.
“Great experience on this tour. Although I’m very familiar with Indian food, this tour gave me an opportunity to try a lot of previously unknown foods. Everything was delicious, and no one had any stomach problems afterwards.”
Private Chennai tour with guide, South Indian breakfast, beach to temples, and hotel pickup in a comfortable car by Wonder tours.
“We were in Chennai for a 3-day layover between two tours. We wanted a sense of this vibrant city. Rajesh was a wonderful guide, taking us for a breakfast dosa, and then exposing us to ancient temples, contemporary retreat centers, and the history of Chennai. We got a good glimpse of Chennai’s past and present, including a pleasant visit to its enormous beach. He went out of his way, at the end of the tour, to help us resolve problems with our SIM card. Then he booked us for a wild tuk tuk ride back to our hotel.”
Private full-day Kanchipuram temples and silk weaving. Hotel pickup, guide, lunch, plus two Pallava sites and sari maker visits.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”
Private 6-hour Chennai tour with AC car and tickets: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Pattinapakkam Fish Market, Fort St George, Marina Beach, cathedrals.
“The trip was really good. Not only was it informative but the tour was tailored to my interests and I was given plenty of opportunities for photos and to see additional things. It really felt like I was with a local who cared and loved Chennai. As a plus, at the end I was also taken to a shop I needed to go to. I feel like I learnt so much about Chennai in such a little time period. Thank you so much!”
Walk George Town’s markets with a private guide, get context on daily life, and see Kotwal Chavadi Market up close in 2.5 hours.
“This was a really wonderful tour - the one we enjoyed the most in Chennai. We actually had two guides - Lakshmi and a new guide (whose name I am ashamed to say I have forgotten!). Their English was first class, and they had great stories to tell and explanations of tRead more”
Walk through Chennai’s British-era buildings, from Egmore and Central stations to Napier Bridge and the University of Madras, with snacks included.
“We had a wonderful evening with Hareesh! He was so knowledgeable about the history and told us many fascinating facts about the buildings we visited. He even bought us an Indian coffee on the way which was delicious! He also took uRead more”
Private day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville by car with a local guide, lunch, and key site entries included.
“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”
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