India · DAY TRIPS IN CHENNAI
The 14 best day trips in Chennai 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.
See Chennai’s temples, markets, forts, beaches, and cathedrals on a private six-hour tour with transport, tickets, and a guide.
“Very knowledgeable guide, took us to places that you would not see otherwise. Explanations were very good! And, of course, the driver did a very good job, steering safe through Chennais incredible traffic.”
See Kanchipuram temples, silk weaving, and Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO monuments on a private, guided day trip from Chennai.
“The guide Mr. Shiva took great care of our group and was very knowledgeable about the temples and monuments we visited. We loved every part of the trip.”
Review of Wonder Tours’ private Pondicherry day trip from Chennai, with hotel pickup, lunch, French Quarter sights, Auroville, and practical value advice.
“The guide had her own agenda instead of trying to follow the schedule for the day. She did not coordinate well with the driver causing an uncomfortable situation. She did not try to determine our interests, so we left with an incomplete picture of the places visited.”
Review of a private Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram, with temples, monuments, guide, transport, fees, value, and tips.
“Had a fantastic tour with my guide Nanda, he was very good and passed on lots of interesting information. Very friendly and attentive. The day itself was quite long but this was to be expected with all the visits that are packed in. I would not have changed anything. The driver Venkadesh was also very professional and safe.”
Review this 18-hour Chennai to Agra day trip, with flights, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, private transfers, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Excellent service from friendly knowledgeable staff. Thank you for a memorable experience of a lifetime.”
Review of a private Chennai to Mahabalipuram day trip with an expert guide, temple visits, AC transport, vegetarian lunch, and flexible cancellation.
“The sites at Mahabalipuram were breathtaking and all were approachable. Our guides and driver were excellent. Highly recommend this day tour.”
Review of Chennai’s private art and history tour, covering Fort St. George, temples, churches, markets, museums, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Chandan is a very engaging and knowledgeable guide with a serious passion for his country and his areas history, and this really comes across in his detailed and informative stories about the points of interest which we visited on the tour. Read more”
Explore Mahabalipuram’s temples, beach, rock carvings, and Krishna’s Butter Ball on a flexible private day tour from Chennai.
“Driver took us to the various sites but needed to hire a guide once we arrived to show us where to go and give us the background history.”
Review of a private Chennai day tour to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry, covering temples, Auroville, French heritage, beaches, price, and practical tips.
“Very nice tour guide and driver plus the owner of tour agency was also helpful”
See the Taj Mahal from Chennai on a two-day private tour with flights, Agra sights, hotel stay, meals, guides, and transfers included.
“Rajesh my tour guide was very knowledgeable and very nice. Sanju my driver was also great. Always on time very nice and helpful. Great quick excursion-highly recommend!”
Explore Chennai’s temples, markets, Marina Beach, Santhome Basilica, and museum on a private six-hour tour with pickup and guide.
“Overall a good half day out. Driver was prompt and took us around well. Guide was extremely knowledgable both on the journey pointing out places of interest and at the visit sites. Some sites were great, particularly the temple and the market we were taking to, but wouldn’t recommend the fish market or the fort to include.”
Review of a 12-hour Chennai tour to Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram, with temples, Auroville, lunch, private transport, and practical tips.
“I loved the biking portion but the guide was double booked taking care of 2 groups and I hardly saw him. It was really a solo experience in each site or very limited time with the guide. The restaurant was wonderful and the driver was very knowledgeable.”
Review of a private Chennai to Kanchipuram day trip covering ancient Shiva temples, silk weaving, lunch, transport, and practical value.
“A nice private tour day trip visiting 4 temples, guide explained along the way. Visited kanchi sari where they hand weave silk sari. They do try to sell you some at the end but easy to say no. Nice morning tea stop and lunch stop. Guide Rajesh Read more”
Review of a private Chennai and Mahabalipuram day trip with hotel pickup, guide, lunch, monuments, temples, and private car for $99.
“One of the fantastic tour with our guide Rajesh and Basha.They explained culture and history about Chennai and Mahabalipuram.”
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