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Book NowVisit a rock-cut architectural wonder from the eighth century that has been declared a World Heritage Site. On this tour, you will see Asia's biggest bas-relief structure, a boulder that doesn't have any weight to it, and one of the seven pagodas that Marco Polo wrote about in China in the 1100s.
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Book NowTrip from Chennai on a sightseeing tour and discover the treasures of India. Admire the beautiful altarpiece at St. Mary's Church and Shiva's Kapaleeshwarar Temple gopuram.
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Book NowCome to Mahabalipuram and see some of the world's finest examples of antique architecture. Visit the city's many temples and shrines before continuing your temple excursion at Kanchipuram.
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Book NowYour full-day city tour of Chennai includes a stop at the Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, and People's Park.
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Book NowExplore Pondicherry's stunning architecture, as well as the Auroville and Aurobindo Ashrams, as you make your way across the city.
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Book NowExit Chennai and relive the splendour of the Chola Empire era. Visit Tanjore's Brihadeswar Temple, Darasuram's Airateswar Temple, and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the new capital of Chola rule.
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Book NowTake a stroll along Marina Beach, the world's second-longest. Then learn about Swamy Vivekananda, the Indian philosopher who introduced Westerners to Indian philosophy through his fascinating rites at a vibrant temple. Statues in the city of Chennai tell the story of the city's history.
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Book NowMahabalipuram's UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be visited on a guided tour from Chennai that includes transportation, lunch, and all admission fees. Spend the day in a beautiful village with a personal guide who will make the day fit your interests and take you to temples and a seashell museum
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Book NowIt's a simple day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry, an old French colony that retains a strong sense of Gallic culture and history. This day trip takes you not only through the ancient centre of the city but also to Auroville, a massive international community that was formed in the 1960s and has brought together people from all over the world to live in harmony ever since.
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Book NowOur lively and entertaining storytellers provide a walking tour of old Chennai. This walking tour will introduce you to the city's history, culture, and people through anecdotes, amusing facts, and must-do activities. Our tours include historical explanations, fascinating anecdotes, and moderately scurrilous discourse about celebrities and royals. During the tour, we'll see city attractions, hidden spots, and forgotten nooks.
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Book NowThere are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Chennai by going shopping. A market place for fruits, flowers, and vegetables, an antique bazaar and trash market, a flea market dedicated to Burma, and a fish market are among the places you'll see on this Shopping in Chennai Tour. All transportation, meals, and a full-time tour guide are included in the price of this trip.
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Book NowThis 3-hour guided trip will transport you back to the 7th century Pallava era with stunning rock carved monuments. Walk or drive on this excursion. A tuk-tuk or autorickshaw can be arranged. The Pancha Rathas are rock-cut monolith temples; Arjuna's Penance is a large open-air rock relief; Krishna's butterball defies gravity; and the Shore temple is the last of Marco Polo's 7 Pagodas.
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Book NowYou can visit Mahabalipuram, a well-known historic harbour that was frequented by both the Romans and the Greeks. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is known as an area "thought to be of great significance to humanity". some of the world's most beautiful 6th century rock-cut temples and ornate stone figures.
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Book NowShort, selected audio commentary for Chennai's tourist attractions. This audio tour highlights:
- You can go at your own time, pace, and place. You can skip over boring information and spend more time listening to interesting information.
- No GPS apps needed. online or offline audio guide.
- Choose from multiple languages.
- It is one of the cheapest solutions compared to hiring a tour guide.
- Questions regarding attractions? We'll message you in your language immediately.
This audio commentary picks out and summarizes facts about history, myths, architecture, and other topics that are important.
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Book NowThis 2-night/3-day overland trip takes you to India's most famous architectural masterpiece, the Taj Mahal. Upon arrival in Delhi, you'll be transported to Agra's bustling streets to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise and dusk. This tour highlights Agra's Unesco World Heritage monuments, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Mehtab Bagh Garden. Breakfast, all admission fees, and bottled water are included in the price of the personalized tour.
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Book NowEmbark on a two-day private journey from Pune to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, India's most iconic building. Comfort and convenience are guaranteed with pre-booked flights, transfers, and transportation included in the tour fee. Learn about the culture and history of Agra from your guide as you see the city's most notable landmarks, including the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, and more.
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Book NowTour Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram to learn about Pallava-style architecture. Visit the temples of Ekambareswar and Kailasanathar, then a local saree weaver, and enjoy personalized service and the freedom to go at your own speed. Learn about the Five Rathas, the seaside temple, and Arjuna's Penance in Mahabalipuram through a commentary-led tour of the area.
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Book NowThis two-day private tour from Chennai to the Taj Mahal and its surrounding historical sites includes airline and hotel lodging. At the same time, you'll be able to purchase for local handicrafts on your tour to the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the Mehtab Bagh gardens.
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Book NowAfter a 4am pickup from any of the following cities: Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai; Bangalore, Chennai; Ahmedabad; Kolkata; and Pune; or any other location in India, you'll be transferred to Delhi International Airport, where you'll board a flight to Agra. While in Agra, we take a 3-hour drive to Delhi, where we fly to one of several cities in India, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai, and Bangalore. We also stopped at the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort on the way back to Delhi. Transfer from the airport to your desired location.
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Book NowYour personalized tour will focus on St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. You'll see the San Thome Basilica and Mount St. Thomas, the site of his assassination. For ages, this has been a popular pilgrimage spot for Christians. At a local restaurant, lunch will be provided after the trip.
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Book NowTake a quick excursion to India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal, then return to Chennai in time for bed. A private automobile will take you straight to Agra from Delhi, where you'll be greeted by the Taj Mahal. Before returning to Chennai, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort, two of the city's most popular sites.
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Book NowA 5-day Agra and Jaipur tour will maximize your time in India. You'll see old buildings, wildlife, and shops. Having 4 nights in a hotel, breakfast, chosen meals, and all transportation included saves time researching and booking. In a private vehicle, you'll visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Ranthambore National Park, Amber Fort, City Palace, and Jal Mahal.
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Book NowMylapore, the cultural heart of Chennai, is the focus of this day excursion. Your day in Pondicherry will end with trips to the 7th-century Kapaleeshwar Temple and the San Thome Basilica, a South Indian lunch at an authentic restaurant, and the 17th-century Fort Saint George.
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Book NowThis full-day private tour visits two prominent temples, Srikalahasti and Sri Venkateswara. Srikalahasti Temple is a Lord Shiva Air or Vayu Temple (Pancha Bhoota). Sri Venkateswara is the world's wealthiest temple. The temple is the world's most visited sacred site, with lakhs of pilgrims daily. A private English-speaking tour guide from Chennai and air-conditioned transport from pick-up to drop-off are included.
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Book NowEnjoy a full day trip to Pallavas Grand, with stunning architecture from Chennai. Kanchipuram, regarded as the city of a thousand temples, displays South India's glorious temple traditions. The Mahabalipuram group of monuments was engraved out of rock along the Coromandel Coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. Rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs like the Descent of the Ganges, and the Shore Temple, with thousands of Shiva sculptures.
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Book NowAn immersive 5-hour cooking experience in a residential home in Chennai. Initiate your culinary adventure by visiting a local marketplace with your chef-instructor. Then learn to cook rice and vegetables. When the dish is done, enjoy it with your host to learn about South Indian food and family life. It includes a vegetarian lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, and suggestions from your host.
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Book NowFind out about everyday life in Mylapore with a local guide who will tell you stories from mythology as well as give you an in-depth look at the traditions of the area. It's a must-do if you want to get a sense of the city's landmarks and its rich history.
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What are guided tours?
It’s common for guided tours to be all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local guide and follow a set itinerary for a specific tourist attraction or local thing to do. It’s possible to go on a guided sightseeing tour, buy a ticket to skip the line at popular attractions, go on a group tour, try food or wine, and even get a ride to the airport.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Take in everything there is to offer! To get the most out of your vacation, research for guided tours ahead of time and while you’re there. Get a feel for where you’re going by spending time with the locals. Go in search of precious gems that have been buried!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
You should get the greatest deal you can before your vacation. Booking your guided tours in advance will help you avoid being taken advantage of by dishonest local tour operators who overcharge.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
With so many guided tours to choose from, you’re likely to find one that fits your budget.
Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.
Use every minute of your trip! Memories aren’t made while you wait in line. BOOK AHEAD and avoid the long lines at the world’s best places.
If you have a pre-planned trip itinerary, you know precisely what you’ll be experiencing on each day of your holiday.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Spoilt for choices and not sure which guided tour to choose? Check out past reviews and decide on which activities suit you better.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the date of the activity. There is no charge if you do this. As soon as your travel plans change at the last minute, this will be very useful for you.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It is nice to meet new people from all over the world in your guided tours!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending on the city you are traveling to, there are practically any guide tours and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature trails, Music celebrations, Local food trips, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems expedition, beer or wine drinking and tasting tours, special TV & Movies trips, romantic couple tours, children’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition tours, visits well-known landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & seeing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and auditorium, stop by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for leasing, helicopter rides, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services and sailboat rental.