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Kochi: Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise & Lunch from Airport
Kochi: Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Cruise & Lunch from Airport★★★★★★★★★★ 4.30 (66)7h–8hYou're picked up from your Kochi hotel or airport and driven to a private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters. Spend the afternoon cruising narrow waterways, eating a full Kerala lunch on deck, and sipping tea while the landscape slides past. The driver returns you to your starting point by evening, with all transport, meals, and drinks handled.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving in Kochi without a car or those with a free afternoon who want the main backwaters experience without arranging transport, meals, or timing. The seven to eight hours includes both the drive and the cruise, so plan for most of your day on the water and in transit.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 139View ›
Fort Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Guide & Heritage Stops
Fort Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Guide & Heritage Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (66)4h–6hJump into a tuk-tuk for a ride through Fort Kochi’s colorful neighborhoods—visit ancient synagogues, palaces filled with murals, and watch fishermen at work on giant nets. This tour brings you close to local life and history with a friendly guide who knows every shortcut.Free cancellationBest valueInfants freefromUS$ 12View ›
Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek: Kanchenjunga & Himalayan Views
Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek: Kanchenjunga & Himalayan Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (65)9h–10hYou hike from Darjeeling toward Tonglu peak over 6 to 7 hours, with private transport, a local English-speaking guide, and two meals included. The route passes through villages and tea gardens before opening onto views of Kanchenjunga and, on clear days, the Everest range. The full day runs 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so you're back in town by evening.Is it for me?This trek is built for travelers with one day in Darjeeling who want to see the Himalayas without arranging transport, permits, or meals separately — the early start and fixed schedule are what fit a full mountain day into a single departure and return.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 120View ›
Amritsar Golden Temple Tour: History & Sacred Sites with Guide
Amritsar Golden Temple Tour: History & Sacred Sites with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (64)2h–3hA guided tour of Amritsar's Golden Temple takes two to three hours and covers the main shrine, Akal Takht, the revered tree, and the statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. A professional guide explains the history and significance of Sikh practices throughout, and you get blessed darshan of the Guru Granth Sahib, an aerial view of the temple, and backstage access to the world's largest kitchen. The guide speaks English, Punjabi or Hindi.Is it for me?The tour starts at the Golden Temple in Amritsar itself, so you don't need a car or prior knowledge of the layout—the guide handles the route and the context, which is what makes the campus readable instead of overwhelming.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 25View ›
Agra: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour
Agra: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (63)6h–8hYou get picked up before sunrise, enter Taj Mahal when it's still quiet, then move through Agra Fort, I'timad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh with a professional guide who explains what you're seeing instead of rushing you past it. Breakfast and lunch are included at restaurants of your choice, and you travel in a private air-conditioned car with the same guide all day, so you're not herded or waiting for a group.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Taj Mahal at sunrise without the crowd, then explore Agra's other major monuments in one day without arranging transport or entry separately. The private car and guide mean you move at your own pace and eat where you want, which takes the logistics off your hands.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
Chopta trek with local guide, camping & Rishikesh pickup
Chopta trek with local guide, camping & Rishikesh pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (62)4dYou’ll hike through Himalayan forests from Sari village to Deoria Tal lake and Chandrashilla Peak with a local guide by your side. Expect hot chai at sunrise, home-cooked Garhwali dinners by bonfire light, and quiet moments watching mountain goats near Tungnath Temple — memories that stick long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 214View ›
Mumbai City Tour for Cruise Passengers: Private & Group Options
Mumbai City Tour for Cruise Passengers: Private & Group Options★★★★★★★★★★ 4.26 (61)4h–5hA guided sightseeing tour of South Mumbai for cruise passengers, departing from the cruise terminal with a private air-conditioned car and English-speaking guide. The tour covers Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Kamla Nehru Park, Malabar Hill, Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Gardens and Marine Drive, with all entrance fees included; the standard route runs 4 to 5 hours, or you can extend it to 7 to 8 hours by adding a slum tour. Bottled water and smart-casual dress are standard.Is it for me?Book the private option if you're traveling with family or a group and want the car to yourself; choose the group tour if you're comfortable sharing the vehicle and guide with other cruise passengers and want a lower price. Either way, you'll see the same landmarks and won't need to arrange your own transport or figure out which sites are worth the entry fee.Free cancellationfromUS$ 62View ›
Kochi City Tour: Chinese Fishing Nets, Palaces & Spice Markets
Kochi City Tour: Chinese Fishing Nets, Palaces & Spice Markets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (61)4h–7hA private Kochi city tour covers the landmarks that shaped this port city's 500-year history—Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, and local spice markets—with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and all monument entry fees included. The tour runs 4 to 7 hours depending on the vehicle you choose, and you'll visit both the colonial-era sites of Fort Kochi and the working neighborhoods where locals still dry spices and hand-wash clothes in the old Dhobhi Khana.Is it for me?Book the Innova Crysta if you want extra space and comfort for a longer exploration; choose the SUV Taxi if you're traveling with one or two others and prefer a nimbler vehicle through the narrow lanes of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. Either way, a private tour means you set the pace—linger at the fishing nets or the synagogue without anyone waiting, and skip the mall if colonial history and local life are what drew you to Kochi.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 80View ›
Amritsar Golden Temple & Wagha Border tour: 7-8 hours with guide
Amritsar Golden Temple & Wagha Border tour: 7-8 hours with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (60)7h–8hA guided tour of Amritsar covering the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum and the Wagha Border flag ceremony over seven to eight hours, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide. Entry to Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum is not included in the tour price. The itinerary can be customized to suit your interests.Is it for me?The tour involves several hours of walking at each site, so it suits travelers comfortable on their feet for most of the day. The guide handles the route and timing, which means the four stops fit into a single afternoon without you arranging the sequence or transport between them.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 62View ›
Pondicherry: Morning Bike Tour French & Tamil Quarters
Pondicherry: Morning Bike Tour French & Tamil Quarters★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (60)2hYou cycle through Pondicherry's French, Muslim, and Tamil quarters on a vintage bike with a local guide, covering quiet streets and colonial architecture in two hours before the city fills up. The small group (max 6 people) and early morning timing mean you see the city at its calmest and photograph it without crowds. Helmet, water, and bike use are included; just show up ready to ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Pondicherry's architecture and layout without navigating traffic yourself, and prefer moving through the city at a human pace before it gets crowded and hot. The early timing and small group size are what make the quiet streets and good light possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 19.22View ›
Agra: Fatehpur Sikri Half-Day Tour & Private Transfer
Agra: Fatehpur Sikri Half-Day Tour & Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (58)4hYou get picked up from your Agra hotel, driven to the UNESCO-listed Fatehpur Sikri with a licensed English-speaking guide, walk through Mughal palaces and courtyards at a manageable pace, and return by early afternoon. Entry tickets and private AC transport are included, so you're not arranging logistics or standing in queues.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see beyond the Taj Mahal without arranging your own transport or navigating entry tickets—the private vehicle and included guide mean you spend your time looking, not organizing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 27View ›
Golden Triangle 3 Days: Taj Mahal, Delhi & Jaipur with 5-Star Hotels
Golden Triangle 3 Days: Taj Mahal, Delhi & Jaipur with 5-Star Hotels★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (57)4dYou visit four of India's most photographed landmarks—Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, Jaipur's palaces, and Delhi's Mughal monuments—with private transport, a live guide, and three nights in 5-star hotels included. All entry fees and meals at hotels are covered. The drive between cities is part of the itinerary, and the guide uses that time to explain what you're about to see.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want India's three most famous cities in one trip without arranging hotels, transport between cities, or entry tickets themselves. Plan for four full days out—the drive time between cities is part of the experience, and the guide uses it to prepare you for what's next.Free cancellationfromUS$ 2,100View ›
Kolkata Culture Walk: Bow Barracks, Chinatown & Burra Bazar Tour
Kolkata Culture Walk: Bow Barracks, Chinatown & Burra Bazar Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (57)2h–3hYou’ll taste real Chinese breakfast in Tiretta Bazar, wander through Kolkata’s oldest neighborhoods, and hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks—all led by someone who grew up here. If you want to see how cultures blend together in everyday life, this walk is for you.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 32View ›
Jaipur guided day trip by car: Private vehicle and guide
Jaipur guided day trip by car: Private vehicle and guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (55)8hA private guided day trip through Jaipur with an English-speaking guide and dedicated driver, covering Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Amer, Royal Gaitor, Jal Mahal and Albert Hall Museum. Hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off are included; you select whether to add a professional guide at checkout, and monument entry fees are separate.Is it for me?Choose the guide option if this is your first time in Jaipur and you want context for what you're seeing—the history of Amer's construction, why Jantar Mantar's sundial matters, how City Palace still houses the royal family. The driver-only option works if you've researched the sites already or prefer to explore at your own rhythm without narration.Free cancellationfromUS$ 12.81View ›
Old Delhi Heritage Walk & Tuk Tuk Tour: Spice Market, Jama Masjid
Old Delhi Heritage Walk & Tuk Tuk Tour: Spice Market, Jama Masjid★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (55)3h–4hIf you want to see Delhi beyond postcards, this tour lets you walk its oldest streets, taste real street food, and hear stories you’d never find alone. It’s messy, loud, sometimes overwhelming—but that’s what makes it unforgettable.Free cancellationfromUS$ 24View ›
Bandra West walking tour: Portuguese history and secrets
Bandra West walking tour: Portuguese history and secrets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (54)2h 30mA guided walking tour of Bandra West in Mumbai traces the neighborhood's Portuguese colonial history through St. Andrew's Church, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, and the 17th-century fort at Land's End, alongside the original Koli fishing villages that predate the development. The tour runs three hours with a live English-speaking guide and covers both the landmark sites and the quieter corners tourists usually miss.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Bandra's Portuguese heritage and current creative scene on foot with a guide who structures the route and pacing for you.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-30%fromUS$ 22View ›
Delhi Airport Transfer & VIP Departure Assist
Delhi Airport Transfer & VIP Departure Assist★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (54)30m–1h 30mYou get picked up at your Delhi hotel in a private car and driven to Indira Gandhi International Airport, where a representative meets you with a porter, helps you check in, and escorts you through security and to your gate via electric cart (subject to availability). The whole arrangement removes the logistics of airport departure — someone else handles the forms, the luggage, and the navigation — so you arrive at your gate without the usual terminal stress.Is it for me?Book this if your flight leaves early or you're traveling with luggage and want someone else managing the airport arrival process — the meet-and-assist removes the navigation and paperwork so you can focus on getting to your gate on time.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 43View ›
New Delhi Hotel to Airport: Private AC Sedan Transfer
New Delhi Hotel to Airport: Private AC Sedan Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (54)You book a private sedan transfer online before you arrive in New Delhi, share your hotel pickup details at booking or by email afterward, and a driver meets you with the route and price already set. The car is air-conditioned, your luggage is accounted for, and all taxes and tolls are included in the fixed fare—which means you reach Indira Gandhi International Airport without negotiating at the curb or discovering hidden charges.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi hunt and the fare negotiation: the car, the driver, and the price are all arranged before you land, which is what turns a transfer from a logistics problem into a quiet ride to the airport.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 13.35View ›
Mumbai: Bollywood Studio Tour & Dance Lesson with Costumes
Mumbai: Bollywood Studio Tour & Dance Lesson with Costumes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (51)2h 30mYou tour real Bollywood film sets where major blockbusters were shot, learn signature dance moves from a professional choreographer, dress in traditional costumes for red carpet photos, and watch a live dance performance. The studio includes a green screen VFX zone, dubbing studio, and horror experience, all wrapped into one 2-3 hour visit with no separate tickets to buy.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see where real Bollywood films are made and try dancing yourself, without arranging separate tickets or transport to multiple locations—the studio bundles everything into one visit.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 43View ›
Mumbai Airport Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking Driver
Mumbai Airport Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.08 (50)20m–1hYou're picked up at the airport by an English-speaking driver in a private AC car, with your fare locked in and no surge charges. The driver waits up to an hour if you need time to collect yourself, then takes you directly to your hotel. No negotiating with taxis, no meter anxiety, no surprises on the bill.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want the fare settled before you get in the car — the fixed price and English-speaking driver remove the negotiation that usually happens at the curb, and the one-hour free wait means you're not rushed if your bags take time or you need a moment to regroup.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 12View ›
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