Things to do in Chennai: activities, tours and experiences
322 activities · India
Chennai, India, has 322 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: San Thome Basilica, Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple.
01Things to do
Must-see places
San Thome Basilica
Cathedral
Fort St. George
Fort
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Temple
Parthasarathy Temple
Temple
Government Museum, Chennai
Museum
Chepauk Palace
Building
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Chennai
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Private tourPrivate Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
from €53.81★ 4.8
Top pickMahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company
from €127.70★ 5.0
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Free cancellationSowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide
from €41.04★ 5.0
Free cancellationMahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
from €45.61★ 5.0
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Private tourChennai in a Day: Private Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
from €68.72★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai
from €82.27★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sundari's Chennai Home
from €49.25★ 4.9
Private tourBest of Chennai: Guided Half Day City Tour with a local
from €38.71★ 4.8
Private tourOne-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
from €81.18★ 5.0
Popular activities · Chennai
Private tourChennai Private Tour with Female Guide
from €116.15★ 4.9
Private tour4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur
from €352.70★ 4.8
Private tourBest of Chennai: Guided Half Day City Tour with a local
from €38.63★ 4.8
Private tourAuroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
from €117.32★ 4.8
Private tourChennai in a Day: Private Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
from €68.58★ 5.0
Free cancellationPrivate Night Walking Tour Chennai
from €10.45★ 3.0
Private tourChennai Airport (MAA) Private Transfer to Chennai City/Hotels
from €20.30★ 5.0
Private tourOne-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
from €80.90★ 5.0
DealTHE Classic of South Tamilnadu and Kerala
from €847.80★ 5.0
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Private tourFull-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
from €114.01★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town
from €67.48★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
from €67.48★ 4.9
Free cancellationOne day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide
from €137.63★ 4.9
Private tourBest of Sowcarpet Guided Street Food Tasting Tour in Chennai
from €40.91★ 4.8
Private tourFollowing the foot steps of St Thomas in Chennai
from €75.78★ 5.0
Free cancellationThe Pulse of Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walking Tour
from €44.40★ 4.9
Private tourMylapore Cultural Walking Tour Temples and Traditions of Chennai
from €24.54★ 4.9
Free cancellationChennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
from €11.17★ 3.4
Private tourPrivate Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
from €97.27★ 4.8
Private tourShopping and Bazaar trail in Chennai
from €90.90★ 5.0
Private tourDelicious Food Trail Explore Sowcarpet Markets Culinary Delight
from €31.82★ 4.8
Private tourExperience Mylapore Enriching Walking Trail Tour
from €31.92★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Food Trail in Sowcarpet Market
from €80.27★ 5.0
Free cancellationFood Walk Tour Chennai
from €19.21★ 3.8
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Private tourPondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
from €168.71★ 4.8
Private tourExploring Georgetown: A Heritage Walking Tour of Chennai
from €25.75★ 4.4
Private tourHighlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)
from €63.23★ 3.4
Private tourChola trail to the Golden Triangle of South India from Chennai
from €311.34★ 5.0
Private tourTraditional South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Gayathri
from €43.78★ 5.0
Private tourSt Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours
from €75.63★ 4.7
Private tourTraditional Chettinad Cooking Class in a Local Home near Chennai
from €52.39★ 4.7
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Private tourSilk Route to Kanchipuram a Cultural and Spiritual Day Trip
from €89.99★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Chennai Airport Transfer Arrival to Hotel
from €27.36★ 5.0
Private tourBest of Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram: Private Day Tour
from €117.66★ 5.0
Private tourBritish Architecture Walk in Chennai by Wonder tours
from €44.69★ 5.0
Private tourBest of Chennai and Mahabalipuram Full Day Private Guided Tour
from €89.99★ 5.0
Private tourTamil Nadu to Andaman: A Cultural & Coastal Adventure
from €1,640★ 5.0
Private tourMahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
from €41.73★ 4.9
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Private tourDiscover Georgetown Guided Bazaar Walk Through Vibrant Markets
from €31.92★ 4.8
Private tourBest of Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry Private Day Tour with Lunch
from €172.39★ 4.8
Private tourWild life tour in Chennai with guide and private car
from €118.66★ 4.7
Private tourHighlights of Chennai Half Day Private City Tour
from €40.91★ 5.0
Private tourFrench Toast - A Classic Moto Tour To Pondicherry
from €141.38★ 5.0
Private tourSouth India Tour- Temple Architecture and Backwaters
from €1,553.88★ 4.9
Private tourColonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour
from €67.48★ 4.0
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Private tourMahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
from €75.84★ 4.9
Private tourExcursion privée à Pondichéry depuis Chennai avec Guide et voiture
from €135.90★ 5.0
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Private tourChennai Dosa Making Class & Home-Dining Experience with Jyashree
from €111.28★ 5.0
Private tourAffordable Chennai Airport Transfer
from €21.31★ 4.3
Free cancellationChennai Walk of Divinity
from €10.54★ 4.0
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Private tourApprenez à cuisiner un repas du sud de l'Inde à Chennai
from €113.83★ 5.0
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Private tourChennai day trip to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
from €127.86★ 4.9
Private tourChennai City Highlights – Government Museum & Temple Discovery
from €64.82★ 4.1
Private tourChennai, Birding avec Spotting Scope & Photographie 2 - 3 heures
from €58.07★ 5.0
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Private tourChennai au Taj Mahal et Agra le même jour avec vols aller-retour
from €42.66★ 5.0
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Free cancellationMylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast
from €79.91★ 4.7
Free cancellationHello travellers here I am to explore the city with youuuu
from €4.74★ 3.7
Free cancellation
Private tourVisite guidée privée de Must Visit Places of South India
from €1,117.34★ 5.0
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Private tourMadinah Islamic Heritage Tour
from €155.06★ 5.0
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Private tourDay trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai
from €108.92★ 4.6
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Private tourCours de cuisine sud-indienne végétarienne à Chennai avec Vidhya
from €42.32★ 5.0
Private tourTour du triangle d'or à 4 jours de Chennai avec vols aller-retour
from €847.08★ 5.0
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Private tourPrivate Transfer from Chennai to Thiruvannamalai: Ultimate Guide
from €115.43★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Transfer from Chennai to Pondicherry: Comfortable Travel
from €115.43★ 5.0
Private tourChennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
from €63.93★ 5.0
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Free cancellationMotorcycle tour to Pondicherry as a day trip from Chennai
from €123.13★ 5.0
Private tourVisite du patrimoine et du temple du Tamil Nadu 14 jours
from €1,266.04★ 5.0
Private tourFrom Chennai Private 5 hours Chennai City Tour
from €67.28★ 5.0
Private tourBest Of Chennai- Classic Tour on Royal Enfield Motorcycle
from €142.07★ 5.0
Private tour8 Days Private South India Temple Tour with 4 Star Luxury Hotels
from €821.92★ 5.0
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Private tourChennai Private Vehicle Tour with English Speaking Chauffeur
from €52.39★ 4.0
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Free cancellationBritish Legacies: The Story of Chennai Walking Tour
from €79.91★ 5.0
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Private tourExpert curation only Mahabalipuram Trip
from €109.02★ 5.0
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Private tourVisite privée d'une journée de Chennai à Mahabalipuram &Pondichéry
from €109.67★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai with Female Host
from €123.24★ 5.0
Private tourExclusive Day Trip in Pondicherry with Female Guide
from €156.42★ 5.0
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Private tourChennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour
from €134.97★ 5.0
Private tourDiscovering the Best of Chennai: A Full Day City Tour
from €55.94★ 4.5
Free cancellationVillage Bicycle Day Tour in Mahabalipuram
from €48.84★ 4.5
Private tourSt Thomas tour à Chennai
from €95.41★ 4.5
Private tourHeritage Tour Chennai
from €261.94★ 4.5
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Private tourChennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pondicherry Drop
from €115.43★ 3.0
Private tourChennai to Vellore Day Trip: Visit Vellore Fort & Golden Temple
from €90.57★ 5.0
Private tourChennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
from €133.19★ 5.0
Private tourBirds & Beyond: Chennai to Pulicat Bird Sanctuary Day Tour
from €122.53★ 5.0
Private tourTemples & Backwater Tour of South India
from €1,689.73★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Day Tour Of Tajmahal From Chennai With Car,Entrances,Meal
from €564.72★ 5.0
Free cancellation8 days Motorcycle tour from Chennai to Coromandel Coast on Royal Enfield
from €1,307.03★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourPrivate Arrival Transfer Chennai Airport MAA to Mahabalipuram
from €48.84★ 5.0
Deal9-Day South India Cultural Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Heritage
from €703.24★ 5.0
Private tourChennai full day city tour
from €89.98★ 5.0
Private tourTour of Egmore Museum and Connemara Library in private car
from €71.03★ 5.0
Private tourMahabalipuram, Kanchipuram Day Tour with Guide, Lunch, Entrances
from €108.06★ 5.0
Private tourMahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour
from €126.56★ 5.0
Private tourDay Trip Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
from €150.95★ 5.0
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Private tourFrom Chennai Cultural Chennai Tour and Mahabalipuram drop
from €88.79★ 5.0
Private tourFrom Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch
from €99.99★ 5.0
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Private tourPrivate Morning Market Tour in Chennai
from €89.68★ 5.0
Private tourFood trail in Sowcarpet - Chennai
from €110.10★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Day Tour: Gingee Fort - Troy Of The East From Chennai
from €158.05★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Tour of Chennai's Top 5 Shopping Malls
from €91.46★ 5.0
Private tourVisit Top 3 Local Restaurants of Chennai
from €76.36★ 5.0
Private tourVisit The Temples Of Chennai
from €126.97★ 5.0
Private tourKanchipuram Temples Day Trip with Female Host
from €127.98★ 5.0
Private tourChennai Private City and Airport Transfer
from €23.70★ 5.0
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Free cancellationExplore Chennai City Guided Walking Tour on Foot with a local
from €11.58★ 5.0
Private tourChennai - Private Arrival Transfer - From Airport to Hotel
from €26.64★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram UNESCO Trip From Chennai
from €379.15★ 5.0
Private tourVoyage privé de 5 jours Rajasthan Udaipur Jodhpur frm Chennai w Vol
from €1,449.34★ 5.0
Private tourTour of Mamallapuram from Chennai
from €147.75★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Authentic Indian Cooking Demo in Chennai in Tara's Home
from €67.48★ 5.0
Private tourSouth Indian Vegetarian Home-Dining Near Chennai Airport
from €35.52★ 5.0
Private tourChennai to Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites
from €85.24★ 4.0
Private tourChennai to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
from €261.94★ 4.0
Private tourKanchipuram tour from Chennai covering Temples & Silk Saree Weaving
from €108.92★ 4.0
Private tourKanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip
from €50.56★ 4.0
Private tourVisit to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary from Chennai
from €154.50★ 4.0
Private tourChennai to Kanchipuram A Journey Through Time Temples & Heritage
from €82.58★ 4.0
Private tourDay Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
from €113.76★ 4.0
Private tourFrequently asked questions about Chennai
What is there to do in Chennai?
Chennai has 322 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Ultimate Bangalore Full Day Private Tour Palaces Temples & Market », « Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch », « Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company ».
What are the top-rated activities in Chennai?
According to traveller reviews: « Shopping and Bazaar trail in Chennai » (5.0/5, 25 reviews) ; « Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company » (5.0/5, 128 reviews) ; « PRIVATE Chennai Cooking Class in a Local Home with Meena » (5.0/5, 54 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Chennai?
Not to be missed in Chennai: San Thome Basilica, Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Government Museum, Chennai, Chepauk Palace.
Can you cancel an activity in Chennai for free?
Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in Chennai offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.