Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
If you find yourself pressed for time or simply wish to explore the tourist attractions in and around the city, our half-day city tour is the perfect choice for you.
Join us on our Trails of Pondicherry tour, where we've meticulously woven together all the captivating facets of the city to create a beautiful garland of experiences. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled heritage journey, filled with fascinating stories that unravel the essence of Pondicherry's existence, culture, and lifestyle.
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry fee to any historical site
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We provide hotel pickup and drop within Chennai city center ranges, pickups from outer areas or airport can be provided on additional price, please contact the provider after the reservation for the same.
234, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India Visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple dedicated to lord Shiva - most ancient temple built around the 7th century CE in Dravidian architecture, who's original temple structure have been destroyed by the Portuguese in the 16th century AD. 60 minutes
Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai (Madras), India Visit the Parthasarathy Temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu, built by the Pallavas in the 8th century have idol in five forms. 30 minutes
Marina Beach Road, Marina Beach, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India Visit the marine driver and Chennai Marina Lighthouse and white sandy Marina beach beach- the second largest in the world. 30 minutes
Vivekananda House, Chennai (Madras), India Visit the Vivekananda House and Museum known as the Ice House a memorial for Swami Vivekanada 30 minutes
Anna Memorial, Chennai (Madras), India Visit the Perarignar Anna Memorial, Dr MGR Memorial and Museum, oldest university with beautiful architecture. Annai Vailankanni Shrine - Gothic-style Catholic pilgrimage destination with a small museum and Elliot Beach. 30 minutes
Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), India Visit the beautiful Trails of Chennai on this tour with our guide. 60 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
sue682015
27 Jan 2025
Booked this tour through Viator.
Tour due to start from hotel 9am. 9:40 driver arrived, no guide! Meet guide at temple, no guide. 20 minutes of sitting in car at side of busy road. Still no guide. Now getting on for 10:30. Decided we'd had enough and asked driver to return us to hotel. After 4 or 5 emails giving all information we were given back half cost!! You will see how much tour is and we realised too late that is was very over priced. Our hotel did same tour for INR 24000.
Meaghan R
27 Jan 2025
This is a great option to see Chennai. Pick up and drop off from hotel was very easy. Guide confirmed ahead of time. He was extremely knowledgeable and happy to share the history of the area.
Susan_L
25 Jan 2025
The guide did not turn up at 9am as agreed. By 9:20am staff at the hotel was asking if we had a problem. Staff tried to contact guide but no reply. Tried again later and guide said driver was at hotel, he wasn’t! He did arrive by 9:40am but no guide. Meet guide at first temple. We arrived at temple about 10am but no guide. He will be 10 minutes. After 20 minutes no guide. We had been parked at the side of a very busy road and we had had enough. Asked to be taken back to the hotel. We had been kept waiting, driving, sitting in car for an hour and a half. I have requested refund and after numerous email have been offered half which is INR 3335.00. This was an expensive trip for 2 people. Instead we took hotel trip via concierge which only cost INR 2400.00. Be warned your hotel might be your best bet!!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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