Chennai Day Tours and Activities

With a history spanning 2000 years and a rich cultural heritage, Chennai is filled with sprawling masses of colourful houses and peppered with historical buildings, bazaars and temples. Visitors here can explore the city’s many highlights on a private tour, or choose to learn about the fascinating stories and legends that dictate everyday life on a guided tour of the Mylapore neighbourhood. Chennai is also a great base from which to explore the nearby city of Pondicherry and ancient town of Mahabalipuram on a day trip. Choose from our range of day tours and activities in Chennai and book online, with live availability and instant confirmation.

Please note that our day trips to Chennai operate independently of our longer multi-day trips to India.

Next Departures - Chennai Day Tours and Excursions

Excursion	Duration	Next Departure	From USD
Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore	3 hours	18 Jun 2018	USD $23.00
Private Day Tour of Mahabalipuram	5 to 7 hrs	18 Jun 2018	USD $29.50
Private Pondicherry Day Trip	13 hours	20 Jun 2018	USD $54.66
Private Full Day Tour of Chennai	8 hours	19 Jun 2018	USD $55.00

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Best things to do in Chennai

Private Pondicherry Day Trip

13 hours
FROM USD $54.66

Head to Pondicherry on a private day trip from Chennai to visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the...

Private Day Tour of Mahabalipuram

5 to 7 hrs
FROM USD $29.50

Travel to the ancient port of Mahabalipuram on a private day trip from Chennai to explore its rock...

Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

3 hours
FROM USD $23.00

Hear the legends and stories that dictate the customs of daily life in Chennai and India as a whole...

Private Full Day Tour of Chennai

8 hours
FROM USD $55.00

Take in the highlights and hidden gems of Chennai on a full day private tour, including famous...

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Planning a longer visit to India?

Browse some of our popular multi-day trips that spend a day or more in Chennai. Alternatively, if you would like to include a visit to Chennai on a bespoke touring itinerary to India, take a look at our tailor-made holiday planning section.

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