Private Tour
Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour of Chennai
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the cultural and spiritual beauty of Chennai on this private half-day tour. Chennai, known as the “Gateway to South India,” is a city full of ancient temples, colonial buildings, busy markets, and peaceful beaches. With an expert guide and comfortable car, this tour will help you see the best of Chennai in just a few hours.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No health restrictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chennai (Madras)
Pick-up from Chennai Your tour includes a convenient pick-up from your hotel, airport, or railway station in Chennai. Our driver and guide will meet you on time for a smooth and comfortable start to your day. Note: The tour is expected to begin between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM (approximately).
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Kapaleeshwarar Temple – Mylapore Your tour begins with a visit to the famous Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore. This 7th-century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its tall and colorful gopuram (tower) covered with beautiful carvings. Feel the spiritual atmosphere as you explore the temple complex and watch devotees in prayer.
What‘s Included
Entry tickets to all sites mentioned in the itinerary are included only with the CBSI017-02 option.
Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
Filter coffee or tea during the Mylapore stop
Private air-conditioned car with a dedicated driver
Two bottles of mineral water per person
Photo stops as outlined in the program
All local taxes and charges.
Personal expenses and tips.
Meals or snacks not mentioned.
Anything not listed under inclusions.
Options
CBSI017-01
Car+Driver+Guide: Includes car, driver, and guide.
Pickup included
CBSI017-02
Car+Driver+Guide+Entrance Fees: This tour includes a private car with a driver, a professional guide, and all entrance fees as per the Program.
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chennai tour
Sandra P,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic driver who got us through incredible traffic. Tour guide was knowledgeable. Eye opening experience
Good roundup of Chennai
Lesley K,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was an OK tour … hindered slightly by the language … when you advertise an English speaking guide .. we struggled to understand a lot of what the guide was telling us. Also we were picked up at 10.30am for an advertised 6 hour tour … before we even started he asked if it was OK to drop us back at 1.30pm to which we said no & stated the 6 hour time frame. (We were dropped back at 3) . Also as we did not want to go on the shopping section of the tour … we asked if they could take us to a supermarket to purchase some water & soft drinks & we were still taken to the clothes shop?! Luckily a little shop nearby had what we needed. Our guide then left us completely with the driver at the shops for him to take us back to the hotel. I’ve been on better tours …….
Awesome tour
Kay S,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and Interesting - our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. A wonderful way to see the sights. Thankyou
Driver was prompt and...
Natalie J,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall a good half day out. Driver was prompt and took us around well. Guide was extremely knowledgable both on the journey pointing out places of interest and at the visit sites. Some sites were great, particularly the temple and the market we were taking to, but wouldn’t recommend the fish market or the fort to include.
My wife, myself and our...
Felipe S,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife, myself and our 9yo son had an unforgettable day in amazing Chennai. Excellent guide and driver.
Excellent tour and wonderful guide - thanks so much Akil!
Michael S,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful half day visiting a Hindu temple, St Thomas’s Tomb and a museum. Best guide ever!
A good introduction to Chennai
Coll17een,,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This half-day tour enabled us to see several key sites in Chennai. Our guide, Akil spoke very good English and us good insights into each place we visited.
Good trip. Very...
Helen B,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good trip. Very informative! Akil was a good guide & Mr Selvam was a safe driver. Saw some of the sights of Chennai & happy with the length of the trip. Advise to take trip early in the day as it gets very hot around lunchtime.
Was a good tour of parts...
Mark S,,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a good tour of parts of Chennai. Very handy to be picked up from airport and dropped off at accommodation. Guide was friendly and informative and driver and car were good also .
5 stars
Keshani h,,Dec 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The booking process was seamless. Our guide and driver was on time. Our guide Akil was a pleasent and knowledgable man. Gave us sufficient time to take pictures and never rushed. Always made sure we were fine during our tour.
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