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Top 10 day trips things to do in Chennai

When Chennai is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Private day trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai, Chennai1

    1. Private day trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai

    · 10 hours

    Approximately 10 hours, private transportation — explore Kanchipuram's temples and silk weaving traditions with an English-speaking driver.

  2. Day trip to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram from Chennai by private car, Chennai2

    2. Day trip to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram from Chennai by private car

    5.0· 34 reviews· 12 hours

    Full-day private car tour from Chennai — visit Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram’s ancient temples and rock carvings with a knowledgeable guide available at the sites.

  3. Two-day tour to Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai by flight, Chennai3

    3. Two-day tour to Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai by flight

    5.0· 13 reviews· 2 days

    Two days with flights from Chennai — visit Mehtab Bagh, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel.

  1. Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai, Chennai4

    4. Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai

    5.0· 10 reviews· 12 hours

    Full-day trip by private car — visit temples in Kanchipuram, then explore Mahabalipuram's Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas.

  2. Same day trip from Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra by flight, Chennai5

    5. Same day trip from Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra by flight

    5.0· 4 reviews

    A full day in Agra — fly from Chennai to visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with a private guide and air-conditioned transport.

  3. Mahabalipuram heritage day tour from Chennai, Chennai6

    6. Mahabalipuram heritage day tour from Chennai

    5.0· 2 reviews

    One-day tour by private vehicle – visit Shore Temple, Five Rathas, local lunch, and sunset viewing.

  4. Private day tour of Chennai's art and history, Chennai7

    7. Private day tour of Chennai's art and history

    5.0· 24 reviews

    Full-day private tour covering Fort St. George, museums, temples, and more, led by knowledgeable cultural guides for in-depth conversations.

  5. Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram day tour from Chennai, Chennai8

    8. Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram day tour from Chennai

    4.9· 280 reviews· 12 hours

    Ten hours, private car, guided tour — visit Kanchipuram's temples and Mahabalipuram's rock-cut structures with lunch included.

  6. Private day trip to Pondicherry from Chennai, Chennai9

    9. Private day trip to Pondicherry from Chennai

    4.9· 55 reviews· 12 hours

    Full-day private car trip from Chennai — includes Aurobindo Ashram, French heritage walk, Bay of Bengal esplanade, handmade paper factory, and Auroville visit with meals included.

  7. Private tour of Mahabalipuram's art and culture from Chennai, Chennai10

    10. Private tour of Mahabalipuram's art and culture from Chennai

    4.9· 9 reviews· 6 hours

    Full-day tour from Chennai by private vehicle — explore UNESCO-listed temples, enjoy local history at Dakshin Chitra, led by knowledgeable guides.

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