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Private Tour of Mahabalipuram from Chennai by car with guide and lunch
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Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour from Chennai that includes door-to-door transport, lunch, and all entrance fees. Travel by private car and spend the day exploring temples and a seashell museum in a scenic town, with a personal guide who will tailor the day to your interests.
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$115.00
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$115.00
Price varies by group size

Guided tour of Mahabalipuram by walk, own vehicle or tuk tuk (auto rickshaw)
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Over 3 hours, this guided tour will teleport you to the 7th century into the times of the Pallavas with incredible rock cut monuments. This tour can be done by walk or in your vehicle. We can also arrange a tuk tuk or autorickshaw.
You will experience masterpieces from this world heritage site like the Pancha Rathas which are rock cut monolith temples, Arjuna's Penance the giant open air rock relief, the gravity defying Krishna's butterball and the Shore temple which is the last remaining of the 7 Pagodas mentioned by Marco Polo.
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$30.00
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$30.00
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Chennai Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Chennai
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location; skip the content that doesn't interest you, and listen longer to content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. Audio guide can be listened online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with.
• It is one of the best options with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions. No worries, we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram in a day from Chennai by private car with guide
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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.
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$140.00
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$140.00
Price varies by group size

Follow in the footsteps of St Thomas - a Private Pilgrimage Tour in Chennai
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Your private tour will follow the footsteps of St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. You will visit the Basilica of San Thome as well as St Thomas Mount where he was killed. This has been a well known Christian pilgrimage site for centuries. After the tour, lunch will be included at a local restaurant.
Highlights
• San Thome Basilica
• Ancient image of Our Blessed Mother
• Cave at Little Mount to see prints of St Thomas
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$157.00
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$157.00
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Chennai city tour in private car with guide & lunch for a cultural immersion
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Spend your day exploring Chennai's cultural hub of Mylapore, with this day tour. Your morning will be spent visiting the iconic 7th-century Kapaleeshwar Temple and the San Thome Basilica, followed by a traditional South Indian lunch in a local restaurant and visit the shrine at Ramakrishna Math, followed by a visit to the 17th-century Fort Saint George before returning to your hotel.
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$95.00
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$95.00
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Chennai to Srikalahasti Temple & Sri Venkateswara Temple Day Tour
On this full day excursion private tour you will visit two famous temples Srikalahasti Temple & Sri Venkateswara Temple. Srikalahasti Temple is one of the five elements (Pancha Bhoota) Air or Vayu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Sri Venkateswara is the richest temple in the world in terms of donations received and wealth. The temple is visited by lakhs of pilgrims daily, making it the most-visited holy place in the world. Private English speaking accompanied tour guide from Chennai & air-conditioned transport from pick up till drop off to your hotel is well included in the package price.
Note: - We do not guarantee temple darshan visit of Sri Venkateswara Temple, please book special Temple Darshan booking from Sri Venkateswara official website.
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$155.74
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$155.74
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Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
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Explore Chennai's Mylapore neighborhood with a local guide and learn about the rituals of daily life, hear stories of gods and demons, and gain a deeper understanding of local customs and traditions. This popular walking tour showcases the highlights and the history of this incredible city and is not to be missed.
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$26.14
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$26.14

Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
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Experience a bit of France in the heart of coastal Tamil Nadu with this day tour to the seaside city of Pondicherry. You'll visit popular attractions such as the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the seaside Promenade, with time left over to pay a visit to Auroville, an international intentional community best known for its gold-hued Matrimandir meditation dome.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Village Biking Day Tour in Mahabalipuram
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Escape the tourist track—and wake up those calf muscles—on this relaxing bicycle tour through rural Tamil villages. Learn about centuries-old traditions and lifestyles, from pottery-making to agricultural cultivation. Visit schools, temples, and farms, covering more sights in less time on two wheels. Tours include a tender coconut as a refreshing local snack.
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$35.00
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$35.00

Kanchipuram Day Trip
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Kanchipuram is one amongst the major historical towns of India. Situated on the banks of Vegavathi River, it has been an important learning and religious centre in the past and the ancient temples and other architectural arts exhibit its significance. Today, Kanchipuram is extremely famous for its Hindu temples and obviously, Kanchipuram sarees. Also considered as one amongst the seven pilgrimage sites of India, this spiritual town has become the destination for Hindu devotees to get themselves surrounded by spirituality and attain salvation.
Kanchipuram is also famous amongst history lovers. For those who tend to walk along the historical lanes and explore its roots buried deep down the layers of time, this beautiful town is a quintessential stoppage. Ruled by Pallavas, Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire and British before independence, Kanchipuram has seen everything ranging from flourished periods to dark times.
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$93.73
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$93.73
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Chennai to Mahabalipuram Excursion
On this private tour you will visit Mahabalipuram, famous for its intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves. You will visit Monolithic Temples Five Rathas an excellent example of the evolution of Dravidian style architecture. Krishnas Butterball a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline. 7th century Cave Temples cut and decorated with panels in the Mamalla style. Shore Temple built with blocks of granite in 7th century during the rule of King Narsimha-Varman II Rajasimha the temple complex consisting of two Siva temples and a carving of Anantasayana Vishnu. The Arjuna`s Penance an enormous rock-cut relief, one of the largest in the whole world.
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$93.87
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$93.87
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Chennai to Kanchipuram Excursion
This tour includes an excursion visit to Kanchipuram, known for being a culture and philosophical hub, a golden city of thousands of temples, and beautiful Kanchipuram sarees. Round trip transfer from Chennai, sightseeing with professional English-speaking tour guide is well included in package price. Apart from mentioned temples sightseeing guest can opt to visit many more temples in the city during the tour.
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$124.00
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$124.00
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Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town
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See the eclectic marketplaces and colorful bazaars on this memorable walking tour of Chennai. Explore George Town and uncover the stories of daily life and local people as you listen to your friendly local guide share historical legends and old folklore. You'll navigate the crowded markets and narrow lanes as you experience the life of a local on this interactive and engaging tour that's not to be missed.
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$26.14
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$26.14

Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
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The coastal town of Mahabalipuram makes an ideal day trip from bustling Chennai, but organizing admission fees and transportation to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach Mahabalipuram in comfort by private vehicle—with entry fees and round-trip transportation from your Chennai hotel included. Explore the Cave temples and rock sculptures with your guide to lead the way, and gain insight into Mahabalipuram’s fascinating 7th-century history.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Private Half-Day Tour in Chennai - India's Gateway to the South
Discover Chennai on this private half-day tour. Visit the oldest English fortress in India and learn about its role in contemporary Tamil Nadu. Head to the Government Museum and National Gallery to admire palm-leaf manuscripts, Amravati paintings, and rare works by celebrated artists like Raja Ravi Varma. Visit a 7th Century temple and enjoy a drive along Chennai’s beautiful waterfront.
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$59.00
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$59.00

The founding of Chennai at Georgetown, a heritage walk
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This Chennai walk is led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement.
Trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East Indian Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the trading hub of Chennai in this walking tour in Chennai.
Experience cultural diversity in this walking tour in Chennai at ancient temples predating the British Era and an iconic Church of Armenian traders.
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$26.00
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$26.00
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Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram in a day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
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You can easily spend a full day exploring Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram's marvellous temples, caves and rock carvings. Most were carved from the rock during the 7th-century reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, whose nickname Mamalla (Great Wrestler) gave the town its name. Official Archaeological Survey of India guides can be hired at sites.
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Private Mylapore trail walking tour by wonder tours
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During this walk, you will visit the temple in the company of our knowledgeable guide. We will also walk through the surrounding areas, where you can see Mylapore in all its crowded chaos. The jewellers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers and the flower vendors in the bazaars provide a colourful backdrop to the temple. The walk takes us through small lanes with old-style homes, through silk shops, stores selling music and religious memorablia, ‘kutcheri’ auditoriums, etc.
Visit the Kapaleeshwara Temple, the Santhome Church, and walk through the by-lanes of Mylapore during this 3-hour tour. The tour is mostly on foot with a short stretch in an auto-rickshaw (local tuk-tuk) that are arranged and included in the tour and it will end with south Indian refreshments.
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$39.00
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$39.00
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Kanchipuram Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Kanchipuram
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location; skip the content that doesn't interest you, and listen longer to content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. Audio guide can be listened online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with.
• It is one of the best options with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions. No worries, we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
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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 or your own motorcycle 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.
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$121.24
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$121.24
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Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast
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Explore the best of Chennai's cultural hub of Mylapore with this heritage-themed walking tours. You'll meet your guide bright and early and have a traditional breakfast before heading on to see some of the area's most interesting and historically significant sites. Highlights include visits to San Thome Basilica, the temple of Ramakrishna Math, and the 7th-century Kapaleeshwar Temple, the most famous temple in town.
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$74.67
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$74.67
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4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur
No trip to India is complete within exploring the famous Golden Triangle. Leave from one of 10 departure points to the capital of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for a private 4-day excursion. Over the course of the tour, visit iconic monuments such as the Lotus Temple, India Gate, the impressive Taj Mahal, the Palace of the Winds, the Amber Fort, and many more while learning about the history of India from your dedicated tour guide. Transport between sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle is included.
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$388.00
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$388.00
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Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai with return commercial Flights
Visit Taj Mahal and other world Heritage monuments of Agra
Pick Up & Drop - Chennai
Hotel Accommodation For 1 day On Twin Sharing Basis
Breakfast & lunch provided on 2nd day
Flight Tickets from Chennai to New Delhi and Return
Assistance of a private guide
AC transportation to various attractions
Monuments’ entrance fee
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$550.00
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$550.00
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