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Private Tour of Mahabalipuram from Chennai by car with guide and lunch
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Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour from Chennai that includes door-to-door transport, lunch, and all entrance fees. Travel by private car and spend the day exploring temples and a seashell museum in a scenic town, with a personal guide who will tailor the day to your interests.
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$115.00
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$115.00

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram in a day from Chennai by private car with guide
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Get a primer on Pallava-style architecture on this full-day private tour to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Benefit from personal attention and the ability to travel at your own pace while visiting the Ekambareswar and Kailasanathar temples, then a local saree weaver. Moving on to the port of Mahabalipuram, see the Five Rathas, the shore temple, and Arjuna's Penance, learning about them through guided commentary.
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$140.00
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$140.00
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Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
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Explore Chennai's Mylapore neighborhood with a local guide and learn about the rituals of daily life, hear stories of gods and demons, and gain a deeper understanding of local customs and traditions. This popular walking tour showcases the highlights and the history of this incredible city and is not to be missed.
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$26.14
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$26.14

Chennai Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Chennai
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location; skip the content that doesn't interest you, and listen longer to content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. Audio guide can be listened online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with.
• It is one of the best options with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions. No worries, we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Mahabalipuram Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Explore Mahabalipuram an important ancient port well known to the ancient Romans and Greeks. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is known as an area "considered to be of outstanding value to humanity". today renowned the world over for its exquisite 6th century rock cut temples and intricate statues of stone.
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location; skip the content that doesn't interest you, and listen longer to content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. Audio guide can be listened online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with.
• It is one of the best options with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions. No worries, we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town
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See the eclectic marketplaces and colorful bazaars on this memorable walking tour of Chennai. Explore George Town and uncover the stories of daily life and local people as you listen to your friendly local guide share historical legends and old folklore. You'll navigate the crowded markets and narrow lanes as you experience the life of a local on this interactive and engaging tour that's not to be missed.
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$26.14
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$26.14

Chicago Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Chicago
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location; skip the content that doesn't interest you, and listen longer to content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. Audio guide can be listened online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with.
• It is one of the best options with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions. No worries, we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Walking Tour Chennai
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Experience authentic Chennai on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city.
Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk.
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$10.89
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$10.89
Price varies by group size

Small-Group Guided Food Trail in the Sowcarpet Market
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Chennai’s tourist menus won’t give you a true perspective on the everyday foods enjoyed by locals. Step forward on this small-group walking tour of the Sowcarpet Market: where a multitude of stalls serve the staples that keep Chennaites sustained. Let a guide navigate the market so you don’t get lost, taste popular foods at tried-and-trusted stands, and get the full lowdown on local delicacies that you wouldn’t hear on your own.
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$30.94
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$30.94

Traditional Tamil Brahmin Vegetarian Cooking Lesson with a Local in Her Home
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Immerse yourself in Indian life and culture on this culinary tour in a local home in Chennai. Learn to prepare several South Indian vegetarian dishes, then sit down with your group and enjoy in the traditional way: on banana leaves. Dishes may include vegetable curry, sambar, rasam, or dosas. You'll learn much more about Indian cooking and culinary culture during this experience than you would by eating in local restaurants.
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$56.16
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$56.16

Private Tour of Mahabalipuram from Chennai by car with guide and lunch
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Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour from Chennai that includes door-to-door transport, lunch, and all entrance fees. Travel by private car and spend the day exploring temples and a seashell museum in a scenic town, with a personal guide who will tailor the day to your interests.
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$115.00
Price varies by group size
From
$115.00
Price varies by group size

Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
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The coastal town of Mahabalipuram makes an ideal day trip from bustling Chennai, but organizing admission fees and transportation to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach Mahabalipuram in comfort by private vehicle—with entry fees and round-trip transportation from your Chennai hotel included. Explore the Cave temples and rock sculptures with your guide to lead the way, and gain insight into Mahabalipuram’s fascinating 7th-century history.
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$99.00
Price varies by group size
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$99.00
Price varies by group size

Mexico City Self-Guided Audio Tour
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Mexico City
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with.
• It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$5.00
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$5.00

Chennai city tour in private car with guide & lunch for a cultural immersion
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Spend your day exploring Chennai's cultural hub of Mylapore, with this day tour. Your morning will be spent visiting the iconic 7th-century Kapaleeshwar Temple and the San Thome Basilica, followed by a traditional South Indian lunch in a local restaurant and visit the shrine at Ramakrishna Math, followed by a visit to the 17th-century Fort Saint George before returning to your hotel.
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$95.00
Price varies by group size
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$95.00
Price varies by group size

Day trip to Pondicherry from Chennai
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Gallic culture and history is alive and well in the old French colony of Pondicherry, a short day trip from Chennai. With this day tour, you'll not only get to walk through the historic old city, but you'll also get to visit Auroville, a gargantuan international community that has been bringing generations of people from around the world to live together in harmony since it was founded in the 1960s.
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$180.84
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$180.84
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Marina Beach Walk and the story of Chennai
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Take a walk down Chennai's Marina Beach and learn about the city's rich history and cultural traditions with this guided tour. You'll start at the Chennai Lighthouse, where you'll have the chance to head up to the top to take in the views before continuing along Marina Beach to check out its many statues. This tour also includes a visit to the Parthasarathy Temple to learn more about local religious traditions.
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$26.00
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$26.00
Price varies by group size

Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
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Explore a medieval kingdom’s capital and visit its renowned sari makers on this all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from your Chennai hotel, travel by private vehicle or your own motorcycle to Kanchipuram. Stop by two architecturally significant 7th-century temples before immersing yourself in the craft of sari-making. Meet a weaver and see how traditional looms are used to transform mulberry threads into gorgeous garments.
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$121.24
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$121.24
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Following the foot steps of St Thomas in Chennai
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Tours are led by cultural ambassadors who will bring alive the history and culture of the times when St Thomas came to India in the first century AD.
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$85.34
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$85.34
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British Architecture Walk in Chennai
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Chennai, formerly known as Madras, was the capital of the Southern British India. Many great monuments were built during the British rule and several of them continue to dominate the skyline of Chennai even today. In this walking tour, we will visit some of the prominent landmarks of Chennai, which were built during the British era in an architectural style blending British as well as Indian elements. We will start at the Central Railway Station and walk to Ripon Building, Southern Railway Headquarters, Victory Memorial, Fort St George, Naper Bridge and finish at Madras University building.
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$26.00
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$26.00
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2-Night Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Cruise Port
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Experience this 2-night and 3-days overland adventure that gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder. After pick-up from Port you’ll fly to Delhi and driven to the bustling streets of Agra where you’ll see the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset. This guided tour gives you insight into Agra, a city famous for its Unesco World Heritage sites which include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh Garden. The private tour includes either 5 star and 4 star accommodation (depending on option selected when booking), commercial domestic flights, private car and driver, private local tour guides, breakfast, all entrance fees and bottled water.
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$852.00
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$852.00
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Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
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Delving into Chennai’s Mylapore neighborhood independently could mean you skim over some landmarks and cultural insights, or lose your bearings. This private walking tour ensures you cover the highlights and enjoy observations on local life you’d likely miss alone. Follow the heritage Peacock Trail to the Kapaleeshwara Temple and other sights, and hear tales of Chennai's religion and culture. A tuk tuk ride, snacks, and choice of departures are included.
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$60.80
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$60.80
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Guided tour of Mahabalipuram by walk, own vehicle or tuk tuk (auto rickshaw)
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Over 3 hours, this guided tour will teleport you to the 7th century into the times of the Pallavas with incredible rock cut monuments. This tour can be done by walk or in your vehicle. We can also arrange a tuk tuk or autorickshaw.
You will experience masterpieces from this world heritage site like the Pancha Rathas which are rock cut monolith temples, Arjuna's Penance the giant open air rock relief, the gravity defying Krishna's butterball and the Shore temple which is the last remaining of the 7 Pagodas mentioned by Marco Polo.
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$30.00
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$30.00
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Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram tour from Chennai is about the 8th century twin wonders of Pallava architecture. We will cover the magnificent temples of Ekambareswar & Kailashnath in Kanchipuram and then visit weavers of the famed Kanchipuram Silk Saree. After that we visit the ancient sea port of Mahabalipuram and visit the legendary rock cut structures lie Arjuna’s penance, Five Rathas and the iconic Shore temple which served literally as the beacon for sea farers from the 8th century onwards.
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$144.00
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$144.00
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South India Temple Tour - 14n15d
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Travelers can visit all Arupadai Veedu, Navagraham and Pancha Bootham temples including other important and famous temples in Tamilnadu within 15 days.
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$840.61
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$840.61
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Gods of Mylapore, a heritage walk in Chennai
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Visit Chennai's Mylapore neighborhood on foot with this guided tour. You'll spend time at the famous Kapaleeshwarar Temple, visit the Sri Ramakrishna Temple and the Sao Tome Church, and make a stop at the Chennai Lighthouse. You will also make a stop along the way for a snack and the chance to sample local coffee.
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$26.50
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$26.50
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