All Chennai Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Highlights of Chennai Half Day Private City Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

You can expect an authentic vegetarian South Indian cooking class and meal - cooked using family recipes, local spices and vegetables. Your meal will be served the traditional way on banana leaves. A few dishes that you might cook and eat together are kuzhambu (lentil curry), lemon or ginger or garlic rasam (spiced soup), kootu or avial or olan (vegetables cooked in a coconut gravy) and rice. End your meal with an Indian dessert such as payasam (milk pudding) or sakkara pongal (sweet made with jaggery and lentils) or kesari (South Indian dessert made with semolina) and filter coffee.

PRIVATE Chennai Cooking Class in a Local Home with Meena

PRIVATE Chennai Cooking Class in a Local Home with Meena

Best of Sowcarpet Guided Street Food Tasting Tour in Chennai

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

Best of Pondicherry and Auroville Private Day Tour from Chennai

Private Tamil Home Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya

Gayathri was raised by her grandma, who was an expert cook - she hailed from Thanjavur, which boasts of a rich and unique food culture! It is from her grandmother that Gayathri learned to cook. Discover the flavors of South India with Gayathri as you prepare traditional vegetarian dishes passed down through generations. Cook using authentic stone and clay cookware, then share a delicious homemade meal while learning about Tamil culture and family traditions. • Experience everyday life in Chennai through food as you cook alongside Gayathri in her family home • Choose between a traditional South Indian meal or classic breakfast favorites like dosa and medu vada • Enjoy your creations together in a warm and welcoming setting • 100% private activity

Traditional South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Gayathri

Discover Mahabalipuram on our exclusive private day tour led by accomplished, highly educated cultural custodians with backgrounds in History, architecture and fine arts. Mahabalipuram was an important ancient port well known to the ancient Romans and Greeks. The charming town is today renowned the world over for its exquisite 6th century rock cut temples and intricate statues of stone and is an UNESCO designated World Heritage Site - an "area of of outstanding value to humanity." You will be amazed by the art work in granite. On the way, we visit an interesting "living museum" of South India, Dakshin Chitra to enable an understanding of South Indian way of life through the centuries. The tour is perfect for those seeking an understanding in Indian art, history and culture and is children friendly. This day tour with us has been described by many discerning travellers as one of the most fascinating day tours in India. Note: Lunch not included. You must pay for the guides lunch.

Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai

6 hoursFree Cancellation

2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai with Both Side Commercial Flights

2 daysFree Cancellation

Traditional Chettinad Cooking Class in a Local Home near Chennai

Kamala serving a lavish South Indian meal

Connect with your spirituality and learn more about Indian traditions during a private experience led by a spiritual mentor in Chennai. Visit local temples, including the colorful multi-tiered Kapaleeshwarar Temple, learn spiritual teachings, and practice meditation in peaceful settings including Amethyst Wild Garden and Marina Beach. Admission to Vivekananda House is included for a seamless experience. Get a deeper insight into Indian spirituality than you would doing typical tourist activities.

Exploring Spiritual Chennai: Meditation,Philosophy, Hindu Temples

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

From Chennai Private 5 hours Chennai City Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a spiritual odyssey with the "One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore," commencing at 6:00 AM from Chennai. Marvel at Kanchipuram, the "City of Thousand Temples," where you'll explore the Kamakshi Amman Temple, known for its exquisite architecture and vibrant festivals. Delve into the grandeur of Ekambareswarar Temple, adorned with a colossal mango tree dating back over 3,500 years, and visit the ancient Kailasanathar Temple, showcasing Dravidian-style architecture. Witness the beauty of Varadharaja Perumal Temple and relish a traditional South Indian lunch. Journey to Vellore to encounter the Golden Temple, a gilded marvel, and explore the historical Vellore Fort with its ancient Hindu temple. Conclude your day at Jalakandeswarar Temple Tank, known for its serene ambiance. Depart from Vellore at 6:00 PM, returning to Chennai by 8:30 PM, carrying cherished memories of a day filled with spiritual enrichment and historical wonders.

One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai

Following the foot steps of St Thomas in Chennai

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Chennai is known for its culinary scene, but it’s easy to get stuck with disappointing tourist traps when you’re new to the city. Ideal for foodies of all stripes, this small-group food tour gives you behind-the-scenes access to Sowcarpet Market. Navigate the packed stalls alongside a guide who navigates so you don’t get lost, stopping at a handpicked selection of vendors to taste local street food delicacies.

Delicious Food Trail Explore Sowcarpet Markets Culinary Delight

Delicious Food Trail Explore Sowcarpet Markets Culinary Delight

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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 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.

Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Birds by Sound and Sight with Subbu (Subramanian) Sankar, a Cornell trained sound recordist and an expert birdwatcher, bird-call specialist. Sign up for this private tour, suitable for both photographers, beginners and experienced birders. You'll head out to the Pallikaranai marshland or a similar habitat, depending on the season, where you'll learn and observe a variety of birds with a high-end Spotting Scope that offer fantastic opportunities for photography

Chennai, Birding with Spotting Scope & Photography 2-3 hours

Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry

Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry trip from Chennai with 01 Night Accommodation

2 daysFree Cancellation

Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour of Chennai

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the best of Tamil Nadu on this 6-day private tour. Explore Chennai’s temples, forts, and beaches, visit Kanchipuram’s ancient temples, and feel the spiritual vibes at Thiruvannamalai. Enjoy a boat ride in Chidambaram’s mangrove forest, cycle through the French streets of Pondicherry with cultural activities, and marvel at Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO rock temples. End your journey experiencing local village life and South Indian heritage for a complete cultural experience.

Private 6 days Exotic Tamilnadu Tour from Chennai

6 daysFree Cancellation

Food Walk Tour Chennai

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company

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What are people saying about Chennai

Michelle_G, Aug 2026

Exceptional Cultural Tour with Kannan

We had a brilliant experience on the 5 Senses Tour, guided by the incredibly knowledgeable Kannan. His depth of understanding regarding the history of the local monuments brought every single stop to life. Rather than just reciting dates, Kannan wove fascinating historical context and rich stories into the day, making the narrative both engaging and easy to absorb. The entire tour was a delight, made all the better by Kannan’s thoughtful service and attentive care. He catered to our pace, made sure we were comfortable throughout and kept the energy high without ever feeling rushed. What truly stood out was his remarkable flexibility. When we requested a change to the itinerary's final activity, Kannan seamlessly adjusted the schedule to take us to the basilica instead. This turned out to be a wonderful and completely unexpected highlight of our day—a stunning site that we would have missed without his willingness to adapt on the fly. If you are looking for an insightful, well-run and memorable tour, ask for Kannan. His expertise and warm hospitality made for an unforgettable afternoon.

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

Yuma_S, Aug 2026

Through this tour, I...

Through this tour, I learned a lot about culture and history of South India. One of the highlights was Kapaleeshwarar Temple where I got a sense of what Hindu people value in their lives. And thali lunch was amazing too! Every dish especially rasam soup tasted great. I really appreciated the hospitality of the guide and driver. Thank you so much!

Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

Samantha_J, May 2026

Excellent tour with Ramesh!

My partner and I had a wonderful time on this tour. Ramesh was very knowledgeable and friendly giving us the perfect mix of history and time to wander. All the temples were amazing and we enjoyed learning how they were made and what they represent. A must visit with an excellent guide!

Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award

s_k, Mar 2026

A great introduction to the city of Chennai, with excellent service.

We were picked up from our hotel at the appointed time. Our guide , Kannnan , gave us a thorough introduction to the city of Chennai. It was a wonderful private tour covering the major temples , churches and museums and other sites. Kannan was a great guide- he took care in explaining the history of the temples and ensured we were comfortable at all times. We never felt hurried. We even had time for a leisurely lunch. Would definitely recommend!

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

s_k, Mar 2026

Great tour and tour guide

This is a day long tour of the temples of kancheepuram and the monuments of mahaballipuram from Chennai. Our guide , Kannan, was punctual and there was good communication. He was happy to conduct the tour at our pace so we spent as much and as little time at each site that we wanted. He was very accommodating and ensured we were comfortable at all times. A very informative guide. We would definitely recommend this tour.

Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai

Ian_G, Dec 2025

Temple Delight

We booked this tour at relatively short notice for 23 people 24 hours in advance. The tour company were superb. We had lunch included all pre booked ( with special requests accommodated ). The ride out and back was smooth and there were seatbelts on the coach. Our guide Bish was excellent and well worthy of an extra tip at the end. Superbly knowledgable. We had a great day as we left at 7.30am and were back at the hotel for 2.30pm for a few pints. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿