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We compared all 89 experiences in Tamil Nadu so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 89 experiences from US$ 11.56 ✓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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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

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Madurai Food Tasting Tour: 5-6 Local Stops
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Madurai Food Tasting Tour: 5-6 Local Stops
287 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h–4h
fromUS$ 43per person
Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from Chennai
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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

Lowest price (10)

2-Hour Guided Walking Tour: Of Madurai Temples
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2-Hour Guided Walking Tour: Of Madurai TemplesTwo-hour guided walking tour through Madurai's temples starting at Nandi Statue and ending at Meenakshi Amman Temple.
22 reviews
4.59★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.89per person
Meenakshi Temple evening Palliyarai Pooja tour with guide
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Meenakshi Temple evening Palliyarai Pooja tour with guideJoin the Palliyarai Pooja at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai during the sacred evening ceremony.
34 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 15per person
Madurai Full Day Tour: Meenakshi Temple, Palace & Markets
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Madurai Full Day Tour: Meenakshi Temple, Palace & MarketsFull-day Madurai tour with private guide covering Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and local markets, includes transport.
79 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
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
Adiyogi 3D Light Show in Coimbatore: Projection Mapping Spectacle
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Adiyogi 3D Light Show in Coimbatore: Projection Mapping SpectacleWatch 3D projection mapping transform the 112-foot Adiyogi statue at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore with live English guide and hotel pickup included.
17 reviews
4.47★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per 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
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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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
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Tamil Nadu 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 89 experiences: 88 with free cancellation, 78 with instant confirmation, 69 with hotel pickup and 61 bookable last-minute.

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