Private Tour

Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)

Overview

Available languages

Hindi

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Arulmigu Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple

Visit the Parthasarathy Temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu, built by the Pallavas in the 8th century have idol in five forms.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entry fee to any historical site

Options

SUV Car Tour

On Board Kit
Luxury
Duration: 4 hours
SUV Car
Pickup included

Sedan Car Tour

On Board Kit
Budget
Duration: 4 hours
Sedan Car
Pickup included

Reviews

3.40

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent experience
David M,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fascinating tour, excellent guide Swetha spoke brilliant English and was very flexible and accommodating. We asked to switch the itinerary a bit, and it was not a problem.
Highy recommended guide - if you're keen to learn about Chennai
ElenaSofia P,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gopal was an excellent guide for our half-day tour of Chennai. I truly appreciated his detailed explanations about the city, its temples, and churches, which brought the history and culture to life in a very engaging way. The trip was extremely well-rounded, and I especially loved how flexible and attentive he was in accommodating our special requests, additional stops, and our need to finish at a specific time.
Visit not recommended
GENAROJOSE H,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Poor experience visiting Chennai. It was all very fast with just three stops and the rest of the tour driving. I couldn't appreciate and enjoy the great British colonial buildings. I am sorry but I didn't enjoy it and I don't recommend it. This is the second tour with Yo Travel Goa company and both have been disappointing. Genaro, Spain.
Don't book this tour!
sue682015,,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
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.
Knowledgeable Guide
Meaghan R,,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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.
Don’t do it! Not worth the risk.
Susan L,,Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
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!!
Don’t even think of booking!!
sue682015,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This was the most disasterous tour I have ever been on! Don’t even think to book it. We were supposed to be picked up by English speaking guide at 9am. Eventually at 9:40am a taxi arrived but no guide. We travelled to one of the city temples to me the guide but he still hadn’t shown up after 20minutes and wanted us to stay sitting in the car by the side of a bush road until he showed up. I’m afraid we had had enough by now and asked the driver, who was not happy either, to take us back to the hotel. I contacted the company for a refund but eventually they said that they had reviewed the situation and we were not entitled to a refund!! No explanation as to why they had come to this conclusion. I did ask but have not heard from them since. The most depressing part of this is that we booked through Viator who have been very good in the past.
Good, but no wow!
Curiosity50051105600,,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Gopal was at the hotel on time. Contacting them via WhatsApp beforehand was also easy. Somehow I got to see everything from Chennai, but somehow it felt a bit unreal in 2 hours. In hindsight, I have to say, with better time management, I could have gone to the big train station (which was rejected!) and enjoyed a little longer everywhere - even on the beach for me. But that was not what mattered to the team of driver and guide. I think they wanted to get it done quickly! It's not a bad course, 77 € for 2 hours of work plus 6 € tip! My hourly wages are lower!
Great tour
Bina S,,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable guide who was excellent. Very good value for money. We felt like we saw all the highlights of Chennai in one day, which was great as we had limited time there. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting to book a tour of the city.
Chennai Solo Travel
mikichin5,,Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
He guided us to a representative spot that gives us a sense of Chennai's history - leading us to understand Chennai with precise and careful explanation