Top Madurai Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

We at "Foodies Day Out" offer you the chance to experience the local cuisine as the natives do. We take you to places where no guide book can lead you to. On this tour, we travel across the city of Madurai, to taste the best culinary dishes the city has to offer. We drive around in a car to eat the best signature dishes of our local eateries and also walk along the streets to indulge ourselves in uninhibited eating spree. You will get to taste some unique "madurai" dishes, such as paruthipaal (cotton seed milk), thennam kuruthu (bark of the coconut tree), bun parotta, the super delicious Jil Jil Jigar Thanda etc.

Book this unique 2-hour tour to experience the genuine Madurai, one of the oldest cities in India. Get a taste of the local daily life by staying away from those popular tourist attractions. Learn the culture and history from your local guide while experiencing the daily life of the locals in the old traditional area of Madurai.  

Discover the secrets of Madurai on this engaging walking tour. As you make your way through the ancient city, your expert guide will share fascinating stories about kings, Gods, and amazing Madurai residents. Listen to impressive tales that skirt the fine line between myth and history. This relaxed walking tour moves through the city at a leisurely pace.

Discover the ancient southern city of Madurai, located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on this private tour. Called the “Athens of the East,” the city holds great historical importance to the country. On this tour, see its main landmarks including the Meenakshi Amman Temple and its musical pillars, which produce a different note when struck. Other stops include the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and the Gandhi Museum.

Explore the top attractions of Madurai on a private full-day tour that highlights the city's ancient temples. Your own private driver takes you to Meenakshi Temple, Thiruparankundram Temple, Alagar Temple, and Pazhamudhir Solai, providing a close look at the variety of Hindu temples. You'll also stop at the Thirumalai Nayak Palace and have time to browse the displays at the Gandhi Memorial Museum, which include photographs of Gandhi and some of his personal artifacts. Includes private driver-guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travel with your own private guide to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi beach for a full-day tour of the highlights of Pamban island. Your guide handles all the details and provides insightful commentary about landmarks such as Ramanathaswamy Temple and Pamban Bridge. After a stop for lunch (own expense), have time to relax at Dhanushkodi beach before returning to Madurai.

Explore the old-fashioned southern city of Madurai, located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on this private tour. Called the “Athens of the East,” the city holds numerous historical significance to the country. On this tour, see its main landmarks including the Meenakshi Amman Temple and its musical pillars, which produce a various note when struck. Other stops include the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and the Gandhi Museum. 1. This comprehensive tour is ideal for first-time visitors. 2. Because this is a private tour, the departure time is flexible. 3. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Book your own private driver for an excursion to two impressive temples on the outskirts of Madurai: Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple and Pazhamudhir Solai. After pickup from your Madurai hotel and a comfortable ride, have time to explore each temple independently and at your own pace. With round-trip transportation by private vehicle, it’s easy to fit this half-day tour into your schedule.

Full day excursion tour to Trichy include AC vehicle and accompanies English speaking guide service from Trichy. Its include visit to all places of tourist interest in city and entrances to all monuments in the itinerary. Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Madurai is well included. We serve complementary bottled water in vehicle and flexible to accommodate guest requirement during the tour.

Kodaikanal offers numerous attractions for tourists to visit as well as an ideal place for trekking for the adventure lovers. Some of the popular sightseeing spots include Berijam Lake, Palani Hills, La salette Church, Kodaikanal Golf Club, Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Shola Falls and Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History. Apart from this, colourful festivals and fairs take place here all throughout the year. With this Kodaikanal sightseeing tour package, you will not only visit the popular spots but also enjoy a luxurious stay at one of the hotels with all contemporary facilities.

Palani Murugan Temple is known as the third in six holy adobes of Lord Murugan and considered the most prominent abodes of Muruga. The deity ‘Lord Palani Murugan’ is referred to as ‘Lord Dandayudhapani’, having the staff in His hand and the deity is made out of amalgam of nine minerals known as ‘Navabashana’.

When you want to experience the 3 R’s of travelling - Repair, Recharge and Rameswaram is on Pamban Island (40 KM from the Mannar Island in Sri Lanka). It is separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel. Rameswaram, considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage. The history of Rameswaram is centred around the island being a transit point to reach Sri Lanka (Ceylon historically) and the presence of Ramanathaswamy Temple. So give a spiritual and quaint treat to yourself

Five days private tour will begin in Madurai, a gateway city with one of the largest active temple complex in India. From here proceed to Rameshwaram a shore city with one of the most secred site of Hindu pilgrimage hosting Jyotirlinga & one of Four Dham. Then Proceed to Thanjavur via visiting Chettinad a region once occupied by wealthy merchants their mansions are now left abandoned. Visit the Great Living Chola Temple in Thanjore then proceed to Trichy home to another active large temple complex complex. You can fly out either from Trichy or from Madurai.

Satisfy yourself to an unforgettable surprise of authentic and regional road-side food in Ramanathapuram. Known as a tidal area, the ancient city also has noteworthy food courts, stalls and eateries.

On this guided walking tour, we will take you to experience the serenity & life energies in Madurai, our storyteller will share beautiful stories of the ancient past that would make you understand and appreciate the importance of rituals in daily life for a blissful living experience. This unique experience allow you to watch colorful mélange of different people; Hindu gurus doing meditations, prayers at the temples. Highlights: 1. Explore Madurai beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide. 2. Learn about the culture and genesis of spirituality in Madurai, experience the power of holy rituals and understand the true essence of Madurai. 3. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing temples with different local importance which Madurai has to offer. 4. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Madurai and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous temples, colorful markets and spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Madurai tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful hilltop temples, Dravidian style architecture buildings, markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Gandhi Memorial Museum and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that over time, Madurai came to be called the "Athens of the East" because of its similar architectural style? Also, Madurai is popularly called 'Thoonga Nagaram,' the city that never sleeps. But do you know why, though? That nickname justifiably describes its nightlife: what Madurai is proud about is its 24 hour market instead of nightclubs. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Madurai. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Food Walk in Madurai is a walk deep into the busting streets of Madurai which has been catering travelers since the last 2000 years. This city is multicultural and hence its food is diverse and tempting. This walk takes you into the bylanes which serve the most authentic dishes and drinks of Madurai, Come and start walking for the Extreme Scrumptious Experience!!

The centre has developed encircling Meenakshi Amman temple built in the Dravidian style -one for Lord Shiva and the other for his spouse Meenakshi. It is one of the gems of Dravidian architecture and one of the most important active temples in India. Every ancestral Hindu temple such as Meenakshi temple opens at the crack of dawn with a belief, custom of waking God and Goddess up from their spiritual rest by classical music with an opening prayer of the glorious day.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. A perfect getaway spot for lovers in Madurai? Of course! Many of the city's magnificent temples and buildings were constructed during the prosperous rule of the Nayak dynasty in the 17th century. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

A powerful temple trip and sightseeing tour. Particularly, visiting the Jyothirlinga can make one attain “Moksha” (exemption from rebirth) according to Hindu beliefs. A new inclusion in the plan is Sir APJ Kalam’s memorial visit which is a must-do for every human. Let the noble soul’s vision and blessings of Lord Shiva bestow happiness throughout this trip and your life.

Plan your independent excursion to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with the ease of a private round-trip transfer service from Madurai. Your driver meets you at your hotel and takes you through rural India in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive after about three hours, then explore the wildlife sanctuary by choosing one of their daily guided tours (own expense), such as a nature walk or boat cruise on Periyar Lake.

Full day excursion tour to Chettinad & Trichy include AC vehicle and accompanies English speaking guide service from Trichy. Its include visit to all places of tourist interest in city and entrances to all monuments in the itinerary. Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Madurai is well included. We serve complementary bottled water in vehicle and flexible to accommodate guest requirement during the tour.

Discover all the beautiful sights of Thanjavur which are great example of spiritual and architectural brilliance like rihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace & Tamil University Museum and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 10-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Discover all the tourists places in the Ancient south Indian city. 2. Explore the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace & Tamil University Museum and all the touristic sights in the city. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.