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Delhi Private City Tour: Old & New Delhi Sights with Guide
Delhi Private City Tour: Old & New Delhi Sights with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (26)8h–9hGet a real feel for Delhi—its history, flavors, and daily life—with a private guide who knows all the shortcuts and stories. This tour lets you see both sides of the city, from Mughal-era mosques to lively markets and peaceful gardens. You’ll ride rickshaws, taste street snacks, and visit places that locals love too.Free cancellationfromUS$ 25View ›
Lucknow guided tour by car: 4 hours, markets and monuments
Lucknow guided tour by car: 4 hours, markets and monuments★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (26)4hA 4-hour guided sightseeing tour of Lucknow by air-conditioned car takes you through the city's monuments—Rumi Darwaza gateway, Bara Imambara shrine, Jama Masjid—and local markets, with a guide speaking English and Hindi who shares the history and culture behind each stop. The tour is customized based on what you want to see, and includes local food tastings along the way.Is it for me?Choose the sedan if you're traveling solo or as a couple and want a nimble car through Lucknow's markets; pick the SUV if your group is larger or you prefer more space and a higher vantage point for photos.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 72View ›
Bangalore: Palace, Temples & Lalbagh Gardens Private Tour
Bangalore: Palace, Temples & Lalbagh Gardens Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (26)7h–8hYou're picked up from your hotel and driven through Bangalore's key sites in a private car with an English-speaking guide. You walk Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, see the 500-year-old Nandi bull at Bull Temple, stand in front of the massive Vidhana Soudha government building, explore ISKCON Temple's cultural complex, and view Bangalore Palace's exterior. Entrance fees, transport, tolls and a bottle of water are included; the tour wraps by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bangalore's main landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets separately, or figuring out the history behind each site — the private vehicle and guide handle all three, and the fixed itinerary means you cover five attractions without backtracking.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 83View ›
Delhi Airport Transfer: Private Car & Flight Tracking
Delhi Airport Transfer: Private Car & Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.46 (26)30m–1hYou get picked up by a named driver who's tracking your flight, travel in a private air-conditioned car with luggage help, and arrive at any Delhi address without arranging transport yourself. The driver's details reach you a day early, and the price is locked in before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you want to step out of the airport into a car that's already waiting with your name on it, rather than hunting for a taxi or negotiating a fare at the curb — the fixed price and advance driver details are what make the arrival stress-free.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 11.75View ›
Bodh Gaya Day Tour: Mahabodhi Temple & Buddha Statue
Bodh Gaya Day Tour: Mahabodhi Temple & Buddha Statue★★★★★★★★★★ 4.31 (26)8hA private eight-hour day tour of Bodh Gaya and Gaya with hotel pickup covers the Mahabodhi Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site marking where Buddha attained enlightenment), the 64-foot Great Buddha Statue, Vishnupad Temple on the Phalgu River, and Mangla Gauri Temple. The tour includes bottled water and runs without a guide unless you arrange one separately at checkout; you choose which restaurants to stop at for lunch and can adjust how long you spend at any site.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to set your own pace at each temple without a fixed schedule or a guide's commentary—the private vehicle and flexible timing let you linger where the sites matter most to you. Add a guide at checkout if you want the history and significance explained; without one, you move through the temples at your own rhythm and choose where to eat lunch.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 43View ›
Jaipur to Delhi: Ranthambore Tiger Safari, Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
Jaipur to Delhi: Ranthambore Tiger Safari, Taj Mahal & Agra Fort★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (25)4dYou spend four days moving between wildlife, monuments, and cities without arranging transport, guides, or tickets yourself. Day one is a three-hour tiger safari in Ranthambore; day two adds a bird sanctuary and the red fort of Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra; day three opens with sunrise at the Taj Mahal and includes Agra Fort before the drive to Delhi; day four covers five major Delhi landmarks — Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, India Gate, and Qutb Minar — with airport drop-off by 4 p.m.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to pack wildlife, Mughal history, and Delhi's landmarks into one trip without managing transport, guides, or bookings separately — the fixed itinerary and private car are what make four very different places work in four days.Instant confirmation-5%fromUS$ 150View ›
Private Kanheri Caves Tour with Guide & Hotel Pickup Mumbai
Private Kanheri Caves Tour with Guide & Hotel Pickup Mumbai★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (25)You’ll get to explore centuries-old Buddhist caves hidden inside Mumbai’s national park, hear stories from your guide, and see spots most visitors miss—all with private transport and local tips.Free cancellationfromUS$ 95View ›
Private Rishikesh Walking Tour with Ganga Aarti & Ram Jhula
Private Rishikesh Walking Tour with Ganga Aarti & Ram Jhula★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (25)4hYou’ll walk through Rishikesh’s heart—ashrams buzzing with quiet activity, lively markets with their own rhythm, and finish with the unforgettable Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan. It’s not just sightseeing; it’s feeling part of something bigger.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 18View ›
Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Ride & Old City with Private Transport
Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Ride & Old City with Private Transport★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (25)2h–4hYou're picked up before dawn, taken by private transport to the Ganges, and spend two to three hours on a boat watching sunrise, pilgrims bathing, and riverside rituals with a local guide. Tea is included. The boat ride is suspended during monsoon season (August–September) when water levels are too high, so check the dates before booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Varanasi's most important ritual without arranging transport or timing yourself — the early pickup and private guide handle both, leaving you to watch the sunrise and the pilgrims without the logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 43View ›
Mumbai Night Lights: Local Evening Tour with Pickup & Guide
Mumbai Night Lights: Local Evening Tour with Pickup & Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (25)3hYou’ll feel Mumbai come alive after dark—snacking at Chowpatty Beach with locals, watching city lights from Malabar Hill, wandering sacred Banganga Tank, and ending at CST’s glowing arches. With hotel pickup and an easygoing local guide handling every detail, you’ll see sides of Mumbai most visitors miss—and maybe carry home a new favorite memory or two.Free cancellationfromUS$ 53View ›
Kayaking Goa: Spike's Salonia Backwaters with Guide
Kayaking Goa: Spike's Salonia Backwaters with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (25)1h 30mKayak the Spike's Salonia Backwaters in Goa with a local guide leading you through mangrove channels and quiet nooks where birds and wildlife gather. A 15-minute briefing covers kayaking technique and safety; then you paddle for roughly 90 minutes, spotting kingfishers, osprey, sea eagles, egrets, herons, cormorants and occasionally shy otters. All kayaks, paddles, life vests and refreshments are provided; the guide speaks English or Hindi.Is it for me?You paddle the kayak yourself with the guide leading the route, so this suits anyone who wants to move through the water under their own power rather than watch from a boat. The shared group format keeps the cost down; if you prefer paddling alone with a guide, check whether a private option is available at checkout.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 58View ›
Varanasi & Sarnath Full-Day Tour: Ganges Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti
Varanasi & Sarnath Full-Day Tour: Ganges Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (25)10h–12hA full-day guided tour of Varanasi and Sarnath with sunrise and sunset moments on the Ganges River. You start before dawn with a boat ride past the main ghats as the sun rises, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other sacred sites in the city, travel to Sarnath to see where Buddha delivered his first sermon, then return to the river at dusk for the Ganga Aarti—a ritual of oil lamps, bells and chanting performed by priests in silk robes. Hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, a government-approved guide and mineral water are included; breakfast and monument entry fees depend on which option you choose.Is it for me?Choose the All Inclusive option if you want entry fees and a meal handled without stopping to arrange them; pick Transport & Guide Only if you prefer to decide where and what to eat, or if you plan to make donations at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on your own terms. The full day runs 10 to 12 hours, so it suits anyone with the stamina for an early start and a late return, and the guide can speak your language at checkout.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
Jaipur: Jhalana Leopard Park Safari & Off-Road Jeep
Jaipur: Jhalana Leopard Park Safari & Off-Road Jeep★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (24)4h–5hYou're picked up from your Jaipur hotel and driven to Jhalana State Park for a 2.5-hour jeep safari where you track leopards, spotted deer, hyenas and peacocks through their natural habitat. The jeep does real off-roading over rough terrain, and you can choose between a private vehicle or a shared one. You return to your hotel with bottled water and a guide included throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see leopards and other wildlife in their actual habitat without arranging transport or park logistics yourself — the pickup from your hotel and the guide who reads the land are what make a real sighting possible in a short morning.Kids −50%fromUS$ 162View ›
Private Dharavi Slum & Bollywood Studio Tour with Dance, Mumbai
Private Dharavi Slum & Bollywood Studio Tour with Dance, Mumbai★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (24)8hYou’ll get to see both sides of Mumbai—the movie magic and the real-life hustle—in one day. This tour lets you watch live filming, try Bollywood dancing, visit star homes on Bandstand Promenade, and walk through Dharavi’s lively alleys guided by locals who know every shortcut.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 138View ›
Chennai: Flower Market & Leather Bazaar Shopping Tour
Chennai: Flower Market & Leather Bazaar Shopping Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (24)7hYou start before dawn at Koyambedu's flower market, then move through leather wholesale, two flea markets, a working fish market, and a handicrafts emporium. Hotel pickup and lunch are included, and the guide handles the pace and navigation. By early afternoon you're back at your hotel having walked through the actual supply chains that feed the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how Chennai actually shops and eats rather than visit tourist markets — the early start and fixed schedule mean you catch the real rhythm of each bazaar without arranging transport or negotiating timing yourself.Free cancellationfromUS$ 100View ›
Ramappa Temple & Kohinoor Diamond Day Tour from Hyderabad
Ramappa Temple & Kohinoor Diamond Day Tour from Hyderabad★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (24)12hIf you’re curious about history, architecture, or just want to see something truly unique near Hyderabad, this tour is for you. You’ll get to walk through ancient temples, hear real stories about the Kohinoor diamond, and see how local life still pulses around these incredible places. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s stepping into living history.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 220View ›
Amritsar Golden Temple & Jallianwala Bagh Tour with Langar Access
Amritsar Golden Temple & Jallianwala Bagh Tour with Langar Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (23)2h 30mA 2.5-hour guided tour of Amritsar's two most significant Sikh sites—Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple—with exclusive backstage access to Langar, the community kitchen that serves up to 150,000 free meals daily. Your guide, fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, walks you through Sikh history, philosophy and architecture, plus the Sikh Central Museum and the Akal Takht. Wear clothes covering knees and shoulders to enter the temple complex.Is it for me?The tour starts from the Golden Temple area itself, so if you're staying in central Amritsar without a car, you can walk or take a short local ride to meet your guide. Everything unfolds on foot from there, which means you don't need to arrange transportation or navigate between sites on your own.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 19.74View ›
Ranthambore Tiger Safari: Private Day Trip from Jaipur
Ranthambore Tiger Safari: Private Day Trip from Jaipur★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (23)12h–13hYou get picked up from your hotel or airport, driven 3.5 hours to Ranthambore National Park, have a break with refreshments, then spend 3.5 hours on a tiger safari in a shared gypsy with an English-speaking guide. After lunch and the safari, your driver takes you straight back to Jaipur, arriving in the evening. The permit, transport, guide, and meals are all arranged in advance, so you only have to show up.Is it for me?This works if you want to see Ranthambore tigers without committing to an overnight stay—the fixed schedule and included permit mean you only have to show up, and the same-day return gets you back to Jaipur by evening.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 128View ›
Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Tickets Agra & Free Guide
Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Tickets Agra & Free Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.04 (23)3hYou receive skip-the-line entry tickets to Taj Mahal delivered to your hotel or collected en route, avoiding the entry queue entirely. The ticket includes a water bottle, and high-value bookings add a licensed guide at no extra cost. Digital tickets arrive via email or WhatsApp; physical tickets are handed over in person. Entry happens on your schedule, not the crowd's.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to walk straight into Taj Mahal without standing in the entry queue — the skip-the-line format is what makes that possible, and hotel delivery means you don't have to hunt for a ticket office once you're in Agra.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 5View ›
Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Day Cruise: 7-Hour Private Tour
Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Day Cruise: 7-Hour Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (23)7hA private seven-hour houseboat day cruise on the Kerala backwaters departing from Kochi includes pickup from your hotel or the airport, a traditional Kerala lunch served on a banana leaf, afternoon tea and snacks, and a private air-conditioned car for the drive to Alleppey or Kumarakom. You choose the departure point and the houseboat location; an English-speaking guide is available as an optional add-on.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day and want a private houseboat experience—you'll get door-to-door pickup from Kochi, a seven-hour cruise through Alleppey or Kumarakom, and meals included, so nothing needs coordinating on arrival.Infants freefromUS$ 144View ›
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