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Home/Destinations/Chennai/Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram Day Trips

Ancient stone by the sea: day trips from Chennai reach Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site of 7th-century shore temples, giant rock carvings and the famous Descent of the Ganges relief. A masterpiece of Pallava art.

93 tours · prices per person, book with partner

From Chennai Private Day Tour to UNESCO site Mahabalipuram
Chennai
From Chennai Private Day Tour to UNESCO site Mahabalipuram
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Chennai to Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites
Chennai
Chennai to Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites
4.0(1)·10–12 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Tour-Approved by Ministry of India
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Tour-Approved by Ministry of India
5.0(2)·2–3 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Private Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram UNESCO Trip From Chennai
Chennai
Private Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram UNESCO Trip From Chennai
5.0(1)·2 days
from$427/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
Chennai
Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
4.8(30)·7 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Chennai
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
4.0(1)·10 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Expert curation only Mahabalipuram Trip
Chennai
Expert curation only Mahabalipuram Trip
5.0(2)·4–6 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Top Rated Day trip Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry with Guide Lunch
Chennai
Top Rated Day trip Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry with Guide Lunch
4.9(34)·12 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Chennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour
Chennai
Chennai Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Chennai Guided Tour
5.0(2)·7–8 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
3-Day Private Ajanta Ellora UNESCO Trip From Chennai with Flights
Chennai
3-Day Private Ajanta Ellora UNESCO Trip From Chennai with Flights
3 days
from$1,101/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
4.9(11)·2–3 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai
Chennai
Private Day Trip to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai
11–12 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Temples, Traditions & UNESCO Wonders: 4-Day Tamil Nadu Tour
Chennai
Temples, Traditions & UNESCO Wonders: 4-Day Tamil Nadu Tour
4 days
from$420/ person
via Viator
India Temple and Backwaters Multi-day Tour
Chennai
India Temple and Backwaters Multi-day Tour
14 days
from$2,226/ person
via Viator
South India Temples 15 Days 14 Nights Private Tour
Chennai
South India Temples 15 Days 14 Nights Private Tour
15 days
from$1,876/ person
via Viator
Tuk-Tuk Tour of Mahabalipuram Monuments
Chennai
Tuk-Tuk Tour of Mahabalipuram Monuments
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram Heritage Cycle Tour
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Heritage Cycle Tour
3 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Private Pondicherry and Mahabs UNESCO Trip From Mumbai w Flight
Chennai
Private Pondicherry and Mahabs UNESCO Trip From Mumbai w Flight
2 days
from$886/ person
via Viator
Private Kanchipuram Temple Silk Heritage Day Trip from Chennai
Chennai
Private Kanchipuram Temple Silk Heritage Day Trip from Chennai
4.0(2)·8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry trip from Chennai with 01 Night Accommodation
Chennai
Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry trip from Chennai with 01 Night Accommodation
5.0(9)·2 days
from$299/ person
via Viator
From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch
Chennai
From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch
9 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip with Female Host
Chennai
Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip with Female Host
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
7 Day South India Heritage and Spiritual Journey
Chennai
7 Day South India Heritage and Spiritual Journey
7 days
from$1,057/ person
via Viator
9-Day South India Cultural Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Heritage
Chennai
9-Day South India Cultural Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Heritage
5.0(1)·9 days
from$980/ person
via Viator
14Day South India Tour Best of Tamil Nadu and Kerala from Chennai
Chennai
14Day South India Tour Best of Tamil Nadu and Kerala from Chennai
4.8(6)·14 days
from$749/ person
via Viator
Best of Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry Private Day Tour with Lunch
Chennai
Best of Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry Private Day Tour with Lunch
4.8(11)·12 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Discover Mahabalipuram: Temples, Sculptures & Sea
Chennai
Discover Mahabalipuram: Temples, Sculptures & Sea
9 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram Day Tour with Guide, Lunch, Entrances
Chennai
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram Day Tour with Guide, Lunch, Entrances
5.0(1)·10–12 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
3-Day South India Tour: Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram & Pondicherry
Chennai
3-Day South India Tour: Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram & Pondicherry
4.5(4)·3 days
from$349/ person
via Viator
Chennai to Vellore Day Trip: Visit Vellore Fort & Golden Temple
Chennai
Chennai to Vellore Day Trip: Visit Vellore Fort & Golden Temple
5.0(1)·1 day
from$102/ person
via Viator
Private 5 Day Tamil Nadu Temple and Heritage Tour from Chennai
Chennai
Private 5 Day Tamil Nadu Temple and Heritage Tour from Chennai
5 days
from$680/ person
via Viator
Chennai to Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
Chennai
Chennai to Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
2 days
from$439/ person
via Viator
Private Tour South India and Goa for 27 Days
Chennai
Private Tour South India and Goa for 27 Days
27 days
from$2,240/ person
via Viator
Motorcycle tour to Pondicherry as a day trip from Chennai
Chennai
Motorcycle tour to Pondicherry as a day trip from Chennai
5.0(3)·2 days
from$139/ person
via Viator
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Chennai
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
4.8(88)·6–7 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Journey Through Time: Chennai to Mahabalipuram Excursion
Chennai
Journey Through Time: Chennai to Mahabalipuram Excursion
6–7 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Silk Route to Kanchipuram a Cultural and Spiritual Day Trip
Chennai
Silk Route to Kanchipuram a Cultural and Spiritual Day Trip
4.9(12)·10 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Chennai to Mahabalipuram: Art, Culture, and Coastal Delights
Chennai
Chennai to Mahabalipuram: Art, Culture, and Coastal Delights
10 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Best of Chennai and Mahabalipuram Full Day Private Guided Tour
Chennai
Best of Chennai and Mahabalipuram Full Day Private Guided Tour
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai with Both Side Commercial Flights
Chennai
Day Trip to Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai with Both Side Commercial Flights
4.8(32)·18 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
Chennai
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
5.0(5)·12 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Kanchipuram (Guided Private Experience from Chennai)
Chennai
Day Trip to Kanchipuram (Guided Private Experience from Chennai)
10 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Day Trip To Tiruvannamalai From Chennai With Lunch
Chennai
Day Trip To Tiruvannamalai From Chennai With Lunch
9 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
Chennai
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
10 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
From Mahabalipuram: Private Tour to Tiruvannamalai & Gingee
Chennai
From Mahabalipuram: Private Tour to Tiruvannamalai & Gingee
12 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Temple, Backwater & Palaces of South India
Chennai
Temple, Backwater & Palaces of South India
15 days
from$1,902/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai
4.8(157)·7 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Village Bicycle Day Tour in Mahabalipuram
Chennai
Village Bicycle Day Tour in Mahabalipuram
4.5(2)·3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator

Mahabalipuram in Chennai — FAQ

What is Mahabalipuram?
A UNESCO site south of Chennai with ancient shore temples and rock-cut carvings.
Can you visit Mahabalipuram from Chennai?
Yes — it is about 1.5 hours away and a popular day trip.
What is the Shore Temple?
A striking 8th-century seaside temple, the highlight of Mahabalipuram.

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