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Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

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Day trip to Mamallapuram from Chennai by Wonder tours
  • 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

The coastal town of Mahabalipuram makes an ideal day trip from bustling Chennai, but organizing admission fees and transportation to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach Mahabalipuram in comfort by private vehicle—with entry fees and round-trip transportation from your Chennai hotel included. Explore the Cave temples and rock sculptures with your guide to lead the way, and gain insight into Mahabalipuram’s fascinating 7th-century history.
  • Reach Mahabalipuram with ease in a day from Chennai
  • Your guide shares the town’s colorful 7th-century history
  • Visit the museums and temples with entry fees included
  • Hassle-free round-trip transport from your Chennai hotel

What's Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance charges
  • Pick and drop to Chennai hotel
  • Entry/Admission - Trimurti Cave
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our tour guide will meet and pick up you from all hotels in Chennai.

What To Expect

Pancha Rathas

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arjuna's Penance

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Krishna's Butter Ball

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Shore Temple

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Varaha Cave Temple

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pancha Pandava Cave

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mahishasuramardini Cave

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ganesha Ratha

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mahabalipuram Lighthouse

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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Reviews

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Don't buy from the small shop
Yomna_k, Mar 2024
Be aware of the small shop , they will tell you that everything they sell is hand made but it id not , and request very high prices like 4000 rp with some acting , but outside in the streets there is exactly the same articles for 300 rupees..
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi We are not responsible for your shopping experiences. We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
A fantastic experience
Paula_D, Feb 2024
A fantastic tour where we got to see the beautiful sights of Mahabalipuram. The team went the extra mile to make sure we could try a dosa (absolutely delicious). The tour was incredibly informative, stunning to look at, and overall extremely enjoyable. Would highly recommend to anyone considering booking!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Fascinating history tour
Anonymous, Jan 2024
The whole day ran very smoothly and the guides were very good, just enough information without over cooking it. The monuments were wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. We did, however, feel a bit rushed over lunch.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Average, expected more
Anna_B, Dec 2023
The tour did not include all the listed sights and it was shorter than announced. The guide did not feel very engaged but the driver was excellent. To fill out time, 2 additional stops were suggested, the seashell museum which I did not find that interesting and a stop at the reptile farm which was interesting but not expected. Lunch was good food but a bit rushed. Overall I did not feel I got value for the amount payed.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hi Due to cyclone some places closed.That's why we suggested other two places. It was our pleasure to hosting you.We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Mahabalipuram Tour
Oscar_P, Dec 2023
Excellent guide, comfortable car and safe driver. Well laid out tour plan with enough time at various sites. Great choice of restaurant for lunch.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Totally worth it!
Yookyung_L, Jan 2023
Listening to the stories and histories behind the heritages made the whole experience so much better! It was totally worth it but I really do recommend for you to wear lots of sun cream and hat bring lots of water and umbrella!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Booked the trip for my...
misscm_y, Oct 2022
Booked the trip for my niece who enjoyed it. The guides were nice and most helpful. An umbrella would be a plus due to the heat in that area.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in all over India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Great tour with fabulous guides and lunch
Kazuko_N, Nov 2019
This tour took me many attractive places and fantastic experience to see. The guide Rajeah (and also local guide John) as well as the driver were kind and great. World heritage near the sea was gorgeous, indeed, "Butrer Ball" is really amazing. The restaurant we went for lunch is where former US President dined before, very beautiful and good taste. South India is very interesting,
Response from Host, Nov 2019
Dear Kazuko Nemoto, Thank you for leaving us a positive review and today only i received your Christmas gift and letter written by you,it's wonderful and amazing.Thank you so much. We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. I am delighted you enjoyed this tour.It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing South Indian Multi-day tours in Tamilnadu,Pondicherry, Karnataka and Kerala.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
Wonder tours is wonderful.
Amy H, Nov 2019
This tour was wonderful. The driver and guides were knowledgable. Got to see the Crocodile bank too.
Response from Host, Nov 2019
Dear Amy, Thank you for leaving us a positive review. we are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. I am delighted you enjoyed this tour.It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing South Indian Multi-day tours in Tamilnadu,Pondicherry, Karnataka and Kerala.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Regards, The Wonder tours team
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