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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

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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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Best value
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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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
Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from Chennai
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Travelers' pick
Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from ChennaiVisit Pallava temples in Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai. Includes Ekambareswar, Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, hotel pickup, lunch and entry fees.
286 reviews
4.94★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church Stories
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Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church StoriesStart your Chennai day with a heritage walking tour in Georgetown. Explore Fort St. George, the Armenian Church, and Madras High Court with snacks and a local guide.
168 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Mahabalipuram Private Tour: Shore Temple & Sculptures
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Mahabalipuram Private Tour: Shore Temple & SculpturesPrivate guided tour from Chennai to Mahabalipuram with hotel pickup, lunch and entry to five carved temples and monuments.
157 reviews
4.78★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
12
Live guide EN · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Mahabalipuram: 7th Century Rock Temples & Shore Temple Walk
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Mahabalipuram: 7th Century Rock Temples & Shore Temple Walk3-hour guided walk through UNESCO Mahabalipuram with Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butterball & Shore Temple. Ministry-approved guide, entry fees included.
128 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour Chennai: Legendary stalls
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Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour Chennai: Legendary stallsTwo hours tasting signature dishes at Sowcarpet's legendary food stalls: Murukku sandwich, Kesar lassi from an ex-wrestler's shop.
116 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 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 LunchPick up from your hotel and spend the morning walking Marina Beach's 3km stretch, then visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, Fort Saint George.
89 reviews
4.78★
Duration
6h–7h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 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 VisitFeel the pulse of Kanchipuram’s ancient temples, meet silk saree weavers, and enjoy a South Indian lunch. Private car, guide, and entry fees included.
86 reviews
4.94★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per 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
British Architecture Walk Chennai: Colonial Landmarks Decoded
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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
2-Day Taj Mahal Tour from Pune: Sunrise Visit & Agra Fort
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2-Day Taj Mahal Tour from Pune: Sunrise Visit & Agra FortFly from Pune to Delhi, drive to Agra, and see the Taj Mahal at sunrise on day one. Return for the Agra Fort on day two before flying home.
63 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2d
Every day except Thursday
05:00
Live guide EN · DE · RU · ZH +4Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 254per 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
Pondicherry Day Tour: Aurobindo Ashram & Auroville
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Pondicherry Day Tour: Aurobindo Ashram & AurovillePrivate day tour from Chennai to Pondicherry with hotel pickup, guide, lunch and visits to Aurobindo Ashram, a handmade paper factory.
55 reviews
4.93★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Chennai Cooking Class: Learn South Indian Vegetarian Dishes
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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
Pondicherry Auroville Day Tour: Private Car Guide
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Pondicherry Auroville Day Tour: Private Car GuidePrivate day tour from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, lunch and entry to the paper factory and French Quarter.
53 reviews
4.83★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per 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
Private Cooking Class in Chennai: Tamil Brahmin Recipes at Home
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Travelers' pick
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
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram temples day trip from Chennai
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Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram temples day trip from ChennaiVisit 7th-century temples in Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram, seeing rock carvings and five stone rathas carved from single boulders on a full-day tour with a local guide.
38 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
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