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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Madurai

Madurai on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Heritage walking tour of Madurai with private transfer, Madurai1

    1. Heritage walking tour of Madurai with private transfer

    · 2.5 hours

    Three hours guided walking tour of Madurai's historic sites with private transfer, including an auto rickshaw ride and visits to local markets.

  2. Private street food tour of Madurai, Madurai2

    2. Private street food tour of Madurai

    · 3 hours

    Three hours walking tour with an English-speaking guide across Madurai’s renowned street food locations, tasting authentic local dishes and snacks.

  3. 3-day private sightseeing tour from Madurai to Munnar, Madurai3

    3. 3-day private sightseeing tour from Madurai to Munnar

    · 3 days

    Three days, private car — scenic drive to Munnar, tea estate visits, Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, and Mattupetty Dam included.

  1. Chettinad culinary and cultural tour with local expert, Madurai4

    4. Chettinad culinary and cultural tour with local expert

    · 3 days

    Three days exploring Chettinad's cuisine and traditions, including cooking classes, heritage stays, and local customs near Madurai.

  2. Walking tour of Madurai's historical highlights, Madurai5

    5. Walking tour of Madurai's historical highlights

    · 2 hours

    Two hours on foot with a guide — explore Madurai's landmarks and uncover tales of the 'Athens of the East' and its vibrant nightlife with a local expert.

  3. Madurai street food tour — 2-hour guided tasting experience, Madurai6

    6. Madurai street food tour — 2-hour guided tasting experience

    5.0· 8 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours on foot — sample over five authentic South Indian delicacies from local food joints, guided by a knowledgeable local.

  4. Guided walking tour of Madurai's Meenakshi Temple and local markets, Madurai7

    7. Guided walking tour of Madurai's Meenakshi Temple and local markets

    5.0· 4 reviews· 3 hours

    Two hours with a local guide — explore Meenakshi Temple and the morning bustling bazaars of Madurai.

  5. Rickshaw tour of Madurai's landmarks and markets, Madurai8

    8. Rickshaw tour of Madurai's landmarks and markets

    5.0· 1 reviews· 4 hours

    Three hours exploring Madurai by tuk-tuk and cycle rickshaw — visit temples, markets and museums with a local guide.

  6. Madurai city highlights walking tour of temples and markets, Madurai9

    9. Madurai city highlights walking tour of temples and markets

    4.9· 75 reviews

    Three hours on foot — visit local markets, key temples, and historical sites with an experienced guide leading the way.

  7. Culinary tour of Madurai's local cuisine, Madurai10

    10. Culinary tour of Madurai's local cuisine

    4.9· 267 reviews

    Three hours by car and on foot — taste local dishes like paruthipaal and Jil Jil Jigar Thanda from Madurai's best eateries.

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