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We compared all 57 experiences in Chennai so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 57 experiences from US$ 12.02 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai: Five stone chariots
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Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai: Five stone chariotsPrivate Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai with cultural guide, car pickup and lunch: walk past the five monolithic chariots.
491 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
15
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Mylapore Walking Tour Chennai: Gods, Rituals & Heritage
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★Top rated
Mylapore Walking Tour Chennai: Gods, Rituals & HeritageWalk through Mylapore's temples, churches and philosophy centers with a guide explaining the rituals and beliefs still practiced in this spiritual neighborhood.
311 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Chennai city tour with guide: Mylapore, temples & Marina Beach
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Best value
Chennai city tour with guide: Mylapore, temples & Marina BeachChennai city tour with English-speaking guide covers Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George and Marina Beach in a private car.
300 reviews
4.95★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person

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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from Chennai
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Travelers' pick
Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from Chennai
286 reviews
4.94★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 135per person
Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church Stories
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Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church Stories
168 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 40per person
Mahabalipuram Private Tour: Shore Temple & Sculptures
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Mahabalipuram Private Tour: Shore Temple & Sculptures
157 reviews
4.78★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 89per person
Mahabalipuram: 7th Century Rock Temples & Shore Temple Walk
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Mahabalipuram: 7th Century Rock Temples & Shore Temple Walk
128 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 50per person
Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour Chennai: Legendary stalls
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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour Chennai: Legendary stalls
116 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 45per person
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
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Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
89 reviews
4.78★
Duration
6h–7h
fromUS$ 59per person
Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip from Chennai with Silk Weaver Visit
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Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip from Chennai with Silk Weaver Visit
86 reviews
4.94★
Duration
13h
fromUS$ 125per person

Lowest price (10)

Chennai Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer 24/7
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Chennai Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer 24/7Private airport transfer from Chennai International Airport to your hotel. AC vehicle, experienced driver, no shared rides. Dropoff within 15km included.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Mylapore walking tour Chennai: Temple, bazaar & church
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Mylapore walking tour Chennai: Temple, bazaar & churchWalk through Mylapore's temple district with a guide, past silk merchants and flower vendors in the bazaars, then stop at Santhome Church.
20 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Sowcarpet Street Food Tour Chennai: Local Guide, All-You-Can-Eat
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Sowcarpet Street Food Tour Chennai: Local Guide, All-You-Can-EatWalk through Chennai's most famous food market with a local guide, tasting handpicked street foods at tried-and-trusted stalls while learning the stories.
49 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Chennai Cooking Class: Learn South Indian Vegetarian Dishes
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Travelers' pick
Chennai Cooking Class: Learn South Indian Vegetarian DishesThree-hour hands-on South Indian cooking class in a local home in Chennai's Alwarpet neighborhood with Meena. Learn to make sambar.
54 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · TAFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Private Cooking Class in Chennai: Tamil Brahmin Recipes at Home
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Private Cooking Class in Chennai: Tamil Brahmin Recipes at HomeLearn to cook three traditional South Indian vegetarian dishes in Sundari's Chennai home, then eat your meal on banana leaves the local way.
46 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
British Architecture Walk Chennai: Colonial Landmarks Decoded
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Travelers' pick
British Architecture Walk Chennai: Colonial Landmarks DecodedWalk through three hours of Victorian Gothic and Indo-Saracenic landmarks in Chennai with a live guide.
64 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Mylapore Walking Tour: Private Peacock Trail with Temple Stories
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Mylapore Walking Tour: Private Peacock Trail with Temple StoriesWalk through Mylapore's 2,000-year-old streets with a private guide exploring Hindu customs.
61 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 76per person
Chennai George Town Bazaar Walk: Private Market Tour & Stories
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Chennai George Town Bazaar Walk: Private Market Tour & StoriesStep into Chennai’s George Town with a private walking tour: explore the lively bazaar, hear local stories, and get close to daily life. Includes guide & headsets.
80 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Season until 30 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 76per person
St Thomas Trail tour in Chennai: Four hours with guide
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St Thomas Trail tour in Chennai: Four hours with guideFour-hour guided tour of St Thomas sites in Chennai covers the Santhome Basilica, Little Mount cave with handprints, and St Thomas Mount.
14 reviews
4.71★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 83per person
Chennai & Mahabalipuram Full Day Private Tour: 9 Hours
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Chennai & Mahabalipuram Full Day Private Tour: 9 HoursPrivate full-day tour of Chennai and Mahabalipuram with guide, hotel pickup, lunch and entry to temples, forts and monuments. Live guide in English or French.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
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Chennai at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Mahabalipuram tour from Chennai: Five stone chariots, US$ 140 (7h, 4.96★ · 491).
  • Top rated: Mylapore Walking Tour Chennai: Gods, Rituals & Heritage, US$ 27 (3h, 4.98★ · 311).
  • Best value: Chennai city tour with guide: Mylapore, temples & Marina Beach, US$ 105 (7h, 4.95★ · 300).

Of the 57 experiences: 56 with free cancellation, 50 with instant confirmation, 44 with hotel pickup and 43 bookable last-minute.

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