Top 9 Private Tours in Chennai

1.Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $89Our pick

Review of Wonder Tours’ private Chennai to Mahabalipuram day trip, covering temples, guides, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.

“A fantastic tour where we got to see the beautiful sights of Mahabalipuram. The team went the extra mile to make sure we could try a dosa (absolutely delicious). The tour was incredibly informative, stunning to look at, and overall extremely enjoyable. Would highly recommend to anyone considering booking!”

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2.Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55Best value

Explore Chennai’s temples, beaches, churches, and colonial sights by private car, with an English-speaking guide, breakfast, and hotel pickup.

“St Mary's church for its historical perspective. The rest of Chennai is not too fascinating. The guide was just okay. The driver more friendly. And it was hardly a Full Day .... starting at 9am and finished, including lunch, at 2pm. Frankly, not worth the money.”

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3.Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $110

Explore Kanchipuram from Chennai with private transport, Pallava temples, silk weaving, a guide, and lunch on a 13-hour day trip.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”

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4.Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 6 hours · from $72

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.”

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5.One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $155

Explore Pondicherry and Auroville from Chennai with a private guide, French heritage walk, ashram visit, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“Great driver and freindly guide and knowledgable guide. We really enjoy the tour. Really great tour operator. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcccccccccccccxxxx”

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6.Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Day trip from Chennai by Private car with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $129

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.”

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7.Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $99

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.”

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8.Private day tour to Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry from Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 12 hours · from $98

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”

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9.Chennai & Mahabalipuram day trip with private car, Lunch & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $99

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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