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Mahabalipuram Private Tour: Shore Temple & Sculptures
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Most booked
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
Pondicherry Auroville Day Tour: Private Car Guide
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★Top rated
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
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
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Best value
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

Recommended (7)

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-Eat
49 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
fromUS$ 45per person
Kayaking Paravur Backwaters: Mangrove forest & railway bridge
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Paravur Backwaters: Mangrove forest & railway bridge
40 reviews
4.53★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 15.14per person
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram temples day trip from Chennai
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Travelers' pick
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram temples day trip from Chennai
38 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 129per person
Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Day Trip: Temples & Auroville
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Travelers' pick
Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Day Trip: Temples & Auroville
35 reviews
4.86★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 189per person
Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Shore Temple & Monuments Tour
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Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Shore Temple & Monuments Tour
30 reviews
4.77★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 107per person
Trivandrum Heritage Walk: 2-Hour Guided Tour of Old Town
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Trivandrum Heritage Walk: 2-Hour Guided Tour of Old Town
30 reviews
4.30★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 10.81per person
Kanyakumari day trip: Padmanabhapuram palace & Vivekananda rock
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Travelers' pick
Kanyakumari day trip: Padmanabhapuram palace & Vivekananda rock
26 reviews
4.58★
Duration
10h
fromUS$ 78per person

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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
Kerala cooking class in Varkala: Hands-on, five dishes
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Travelers' pick
Kerala cooking class in Varkala: Hands-on, five dishesLearn to cook five traditional Kerala vegetarian dishes hands-on in Varkala with a live English-speaking guide, then enjoy lunch served on a banana leaf.
24 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Trivandrum Temple Walking Tour: Stories of Warriors and Saints
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Trivandrum Temple Walking Tour: Stories of Warriors and SaintsWalk past four temples in Trivandrum's sacred quarter on a guided morning or evening tour, hearing tales of the city's warrior kings and hidden treasures.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Trivandrum city tour by car: Fort, temples & markets
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Travelers' pick
Trivandrum city tour by car: Fort, temples & marketsGuided half-day tour of Trivandrum by car with a local guide who speaks English and Hindi, visiting Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 72per group
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
Kanchipuram day trip from Chennai: Temples and silk route
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Kanchipuram day trip from Chennai: Temples and silk routeDay trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram with private guide, visiting two major temples and the silk weaving district. Includes entry, lunch and hotel pickup.
12 reviews
4.92★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Temples Private Day Tour
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Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Temples Private Day TourPrivate day tour from Chennai visiting Kanchipuram's ancient temples and silk workshops, then Mahabalipuram's Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas with hotel pickup and guide.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Day Tour: Shore Temple & Auroville
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Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Day Tour: Shore Temple & AurovillePrivate 12-hour day tour from Chennai to Pondicherry, Auroville and Mahabalipuram with guide, lunch and entry to Shore Temple.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 189per person

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Kanyakumari Day Tour: Sunrise, Three Oceans & Ancient Temples
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Travelers' pick
Kanyakumari Day Tour: Sunrise, Three Oceans & Ancient TemplesKanyakumari day tour with private transport, guide, lunch option and visits to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue.
12 reviews
3.75★
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
2-day Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry tour from Chennai with hotel
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2-day Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry tour from Chennai with hotel2-day tour from Chennai exploring Mahabalipuram's 7th-century temples and Pondicherry's French colonial architecture with guided tours and overnight stay.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 299per person
Trivandrum day trip: Temples, palaces and beaches with lunch
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Trivandrum day trip: Temples, palaces and beaches with lunchPrivate tour of Trivandrum visiting a 16th-century temple, restored palace, and colonial architecture before relaxing at a major beach with lunch.
8 reviews
4.25★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Pondicherry day tour from Chennai: Private car with guide
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Pondicherry day tour from Chennai: Private car with guidePrivate day tour from Chennai to Pondicherry with English-speaking guide, air-conditioned car, lunch and bottled water included.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Trivandrum Street Food Crawl: 2-Hour Guided Tasting Tour
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Trivandrum Street Food Crawl: 2-Hour Guided Tasting TourTaste Kerala street food classics on a 2-hour guided walk through Trivandrum's oldest food shops, sampling idiyappam, puttu.
6 reviews
4.50★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Kayaking Paravur Lake: Black Devil Snail Sandbar Island
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Kayaking Paravur Lake: Black Devil Snail Sandbar IslandKayak across Paravur Lake to the Black Devil Snail Sandbar, a shifting sand flat shaped by tide and current, with expert guidance and safety gear.
5 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day except TuesdayLive guide EN · HI · TA · MLFree cancellationfromUS$ 7.41per person
Trivandrum to Alleppey: Private Transfer & Backwater Route
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Trivandrum to Alleppey: Private Transfer & Backwater RoutePrivate transfer from Trivandrum airport or hotel to Alleppey with English-speaking driver. Air-conditioned vehicle, tolls included, 2-3 hour journey to Kerala's backwater hub.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 191per group
Day trip to Varkala from Trivandrum: Guided backwater tour
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Day trip to Varkala from Trivandrum: Guided backwater tourStart from Trivandrum and spend eight hours exploring Varkala's backwaters, temples and clifftop views with a private guide in an AC car.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Trivandrum Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with Name Placard
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Trivandrum Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with Name PlacardPrivate airport transfer from Trivandrum International Airport to city hotels. English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, fixed price. Door-to-door service.
1 review
3.00★
Duration
1h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per group
Private Trivandrum tour with guide: Temples and palace museums
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Travelers' pick
Private Trivandrum tour with guide: Temples and palace museumsVisit Trivandrum's Hindu temples, palace museums and Dravidian architecture on a private full-day tour with local guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Poovar Backwater Boating & Trivandrum Day Trip: 4 Cultural Sites
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Travelers' pick
Poovar Backwater Boating & Trivandrum Day Trip: 4 Cultural SitesPoovar backwater boating and Trivandrum day trip with private transport, guide, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and tea included.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h–9h
Tue–Sun
09:00
Live guide EN · TA · MLPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 87per person
Trivandrum Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-Greet
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Trivandrum Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetAirport transfer from Trivandrum (TRV) to city hotels. Driver tracks your flight, meets you at arrivals with name board, handles luggage. Up to 6 passengers, taxes included.
Duration
30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per group
Varkala Day Trip from Trivandrum: Guided Coastal & Heritage Tour
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Varkala Day Trip from Trivandrum: Guided Coastal & Heritage TourPrivate day trip from Trivandrum to Varkala with a local guide who speaks English and Hindi.
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 81per person
Trivandrum City to Airport: Private Transfer up to 6
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Trivandrum City to Airport: Private Transfer up to 6Private transfer from Trivandrum city hotels to TRV Airport for up to 6 passengers. Fixed price, meet-and-greet, premium sedan or minivan. Taxes and tolls included.
Duration
30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per group
Trivandrum Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & Flight Tracking
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Trivandrum Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & Flight TrackingPrivate airport transfer from Trivandrum Airport to city hotels. Fixed price, driver waits for delays, meet-and-greet service. Sedan or SUV by group size.
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 14.70per person
Kanyakumari day trip from Kovalam: Sunset at three oceans
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Kanyakumari day trip from Kovalam: Sunset at three oceansFull-day tour from Kovalam to Kanyakumari with lunch and visits to the Amman Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 234per person
Trivandrum full-day guided tour: 8 hours, 8–9 sites
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Trivandrum full-day guided tour: 8 hours, 8–9 sitesEight-hour guided tour of Trivandrum hits eight or nine landmarks (temples, museums, palaces, beaches) with a personal guide and air-conditioned car.
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Chennai Airport Transfer: Private Hotel Pickup & Fast Checkout
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Chennai Airport Transfer: Private Hotel Pickup & Fast CheckoutPrivate departure transfer from Chennai hotels to MAA airport. Professional driver, luggage help, air-conditioned car. Available 24/7, fixed price per person.
3 reviews
4.33★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
14
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Kovalam to Alleppey Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking Driver
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Kovalam to Alleppey Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking DriverPrivate transfer from Kovalam to Alleppey with AC vehicle and English-speaking driver. Includes tolls and parking. Scenic 2-hour route through Kerala backwaters region.
Duration
5h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per group

Trivandrum at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Mahabalipuram Private Tour: Shore Temple & Sculptures, US$ 89 (7h, 4.78★ · 157).
  • Top rated: Pondicherry Auroville Day Tour: Private Car Guide, US$ 169 (12h, 4.83★ · 53).
  • Best value: Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch, US$ 59 (6h–7h, 4.78★ · 89).

Of the 38 experiences: 38 with free cancellation, 35 with instant confirmation, 30 with hotel pickup and 26 bookable last-minute.

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