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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.

147 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company
5.0(484)·7 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions
Chennai
Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions
5.0(299)·3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company
4.9(286)·12 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai
4.8(156)·7 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
5.0(125)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
Chennai
Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
4.9(84)·13 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai
Chennai
British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai
4.8(64)·2h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
The Pulse of Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walking Tour
Chennai
The Pulse of Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walking Tour
4.9(45)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Mylapore Cultural Walking Tour Temples and Traditions of Chennai
Chennai
Mylapore Cultural Walking Tour Temples and Traditions of Chennai
4.9(44)·3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai
Chennai
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai
5.0(38)·12 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Top Rated Day trip Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry with Guide Lunch
Chennai
Top Rated Day trip Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry with Guide Lunch
4.8(33)·12 hours
from$189/ 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
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
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
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
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
Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
4.9(9)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
Chennai
Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
4.9(7)·12 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
2 Day Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour from Chennai to Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
Chennai
2 Day Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour from Chennai to Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
5.0(5)·2 days
from$267/ person
via Viator
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Chennai
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
5.0(5)·2 days
from$64/ 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
Private day tour from Chennai To Mahabalipuram &Pondicherry
Chennai
Private day tour from Chennai To Mahabalipuram &Pondicherry
5.0(3)·12 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Chennai in a Day: Private Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Chennai
Chennai in a Day: Private Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
5.0(3)·7–8 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry
Chennai
Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry
5.0(3)·12 hours
from$107/ 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 Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai with Female Host
Chennai
Private Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai with Female Host
5.0(2)·8–10 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour From Chennai to Mahabalipuram History Tour
Chennai
Private Day Tour From Chennai to Mahabalipuram History Tour
5.0(2)·5h 15min
from$102/ 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
Mahabalipuram Day Tour from Chennai with Lunch, Guide, Entrances
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Day Tour from Chennai with Lunch, Guide, Entrances
5.0(2)·7–8 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pondicherry Drop
Chennai
Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pondicherry Drop
3.0(2)·12 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
Chennai
One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
From Chennai Cultural Chennai Tour and Mahabalipuram drop
Chennai
From Chennai Cultural Chennai Tour and Mahabalipuram drop
5.0(1)·6h 30min
from$100/ person
via Viator
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
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Chennai
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
4.0(1)·10 hours
from$128/ 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
Private Chennai to Mahabalipuram Heritage Tour
Chennai
Private Chennai to Mahabalipuram Heritage Tour
7–8 hours
from$191/ person
via Viator
From Chennai Private Day Tour to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
Chennai
From Chennai Private Day Tour to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
12 hours
from$100/ 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
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
Chennai
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
10 hours
from$100/ 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
From Mahabalipuram: Private Tour to Tiruvannamalai & Gingee
Chennai
From Mahabalipuram: Private Tour to Tiruvannamalai & Gingee
12 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
Chennai
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Discover Mahabalipuram: Temples, Sculptures & Sea
Chennai
Discover Mahabalipuram: Temples, Sculptures & Sea
9 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Mahabalipuram Heritage Cycle Tour
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Heritage Cycle Tour
3 hours
from$24/ 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
Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai
Chennai
Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai
8–10 hours
from$99/ 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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