Mahabalipuram from Chennai A Half-Day Tour of Iconic Landmarks
Explore the hidden gems and lesser-known neighborhoods of the city on our unique customized and personalized unexplored paths of the city. Led by a local expert guide, you will travel in comfort and style in an air-conditioned car, visiting places that are off the beaten path and tailored to your interests. Our tour is designed to give you a unique perspective and an authentic experience of the city.
You will also have the opportunity to witness the local way of life and the daily routine of the people who live there and get an inside look at the city's hidden gems and lesser-known neighborhoods. The tour also includes a delicious snacks, which offers you a taste of the local delicacies. This 4-hour tour is designed to give you an one-of-a-kind experience of the city, tailored to your interests.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the unexplored streets of the city and gain a deeper appreciation for the city's rich history and culture.
This tour offers a unique and delicious way to explore Chennai, with a focus on its neighbour heritage sites and monuments. Discover the city's rich history and culture through its stunning architecture and monuments, while also indulging in the local cuisine with food tastings throughout the tour.
You'll be picked up and dropped off at your hotel, making the tour convenient and comfortable. Plus, our knowledgeable local guide will provide in-depth information and stories about each location, making it an unforgettable experience for foodies and culture enthusiasts alike. It's perfect for culture enthusiasts and history buffs, who want to experience the best of Chennai's museums and historical sites in a single tour.
Join us on this tour to experience the best of Chennai's monuments, history, culture and food, all in one tour.
1. Your guide will meet you at your Chennai hotel and take you on a comfortable ride to Mahabalipuram.
2. You'll start the tour at Krishna's Butter Ball, a massive natural rock balanced on a hill slope.
3. Next, you'll visit the Arjuna's Penance, a massive relief carving on a granite rock surface.
4. You'll then head to the Mahishasura Mardini Cave, a cave temple with a beautiful bas-relief depicting the slaying of the demon Mahishasura by the goddess Durga.
5. Next, you'll visit the Shore Temple, a stunning temple complex with three shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
6. You'll then visit the Mahabalipuram Lighthouse, a 45-meter high lighthouse built in 1904.
7. Next, you'll head to the Panch Rathas, a group of five monolithic rock temples that are believed to represent the five Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata.
8. Your final stop will be the Indian Seashell Museum, a unique museum displaying a vast collection of seashells from all over the world.
9. After the tour, your guide will drop you back to your Chennai hotel.
Hotel Pickup
Hotel Drop-Off
Cap/Umbrella
Walking Shoes
Bottled Water
1. A knowledgeable and experienced guide
2. A well-planned itinerary
3. Hotel Pickup and Drop
4. Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
5. Tea/Coffee and Morsel-Light Snacks at local cuisine
6. Adequate time at each location and photography opportunities
7. Flexibility and safety measures
1. Any Entry fees
2. Alcoholic beverages
3. Lunch
4. Gratuities for the guides
Our half-day city tours are designed to provide a comprehensive and comfortable experience, complete with an air-conditioned car and knowledgeable guide. Participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure their reservation.
Cancellations made more than 12 hours prior to the tour start time will be eligible for a half refund, excluding the non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made within 12 hours of the tour start time will not be eligible for a refund.
No-shows: If you do not show up for the tour without cancelling in advance, you will not be eligible for a refund, including the non-refundable deposit.
Inclement weather: If inclement weather is forecasted on the day of the tour, the tour will still go ahead unless deemed unsafe by the tour guide. If the tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be offered the opportunity to reschedule for another day or receive a half refund.
Vehicle maintenance: In the unlikely event of a vehicle breakdown, we will do everything in our power to provide alternative transportation. If alternative transportation is not available, you will be offered the opportunity to reschedule for another day or receive a half refund.
Tour guide availability: Our knowledgeable guides are a key component of our city tours. In the event of a guide's absence, we will do everything in our power to provide a substitute guide of equal or greater experience. If a substitute guide is not available, you will be offered the opportunity to reschedule for another day or receive a half refund.
If you have any questions or concerns about our cancellation policy, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to showing you the best of the city on our half-day city tour!