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Home/Destinations/Chennai/Pondicherry Trip

Pondicherry Day Trips

A slice of France in India: day trips from Chennai reach Pondicherry, with its colourful French Quarter, seaside promenade, colonial villas and the nearby experimental town of Auroville. A charming coastal escape.

140 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
Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award
Chennai
Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award
5.0(299)·7 hours
from$105/ 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
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
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
One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide
Chennai
One day private tour of Pondicherry from Chennai in car with a guide
4.9(55)·12 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Best of Pondicherry and Auroville Private Day Tour from Chennai
Chennai
Best of Pondicherry and Auroville Private Day Tour from Chennai
4.8(53)·12 hours
from$169/ 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
Private Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai
Chennai
Private Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai
5.0(24)·6–7 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
Chennai
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
4.8(17)·12 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour of Chennai
Chennai
Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour of Chennai
4.8(15)·6 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Chennai Private Tour with Female Guide
Chennai
Chennai Private Tour with Female Guide
4.9(14)·6–8 hours
from$85/ 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
French Toast - A Classic Moto Tour To Pondicherry
Chennai
French Toast - A Classic Moto Tour To Pondicherry
5.0(10)·12–14 hours
from$155/ 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
Highlights of Chennai Half Day Private City Tour
Chennai
Highlights of Chennai Half Day Private City Tour
5.0(9)·4 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
Chennai
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
4.8(8)·10–12 hours
from$134/ person
via Viator
Private Pondicherry Day Tour from Chennai with Guide and Car
Chennai
Private Pondicherry Day Tour from Chennai with Guide and Car
5.0(8)·12 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Best of Chennai: Guided Half Day City Tour with a local
Chennai
Best of Chennai: Guided Half Day City Tour with a local
4.7(7)·4 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai
Chennai
Private Tour: Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai
5.0(6)·7–8 hours
from$192/ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exclusive Day Trip in Pondicherry with Female Guide
Chennai
Exclusive Day Trip in Pondicherry with Female Guide
5.0(2)·8–10 hours
from$176/ 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$101/ 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
Pondicherry Private Day Tour from Chennai with Guide and Lunch
Chennai
Pondicherry Private Day Tour from Chennai with Guide and Lunch
3.0(1)·12–13 hours
from$152/ 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
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
5.0(1)·2 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
From Chennai Private Day Tour to Silk City Kanchipuram
Chennai
From Chennai Private Day Tour to Silk City Kanchipuram
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$90/ 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
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
Chennai
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
10 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Pondicherry: French Heritage & Spiritual Escape from Chennai
Chennai
Pondicherry: French Heritage & Spiritual Escape from Chennai
14–16 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Overnight Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
Chennai
Private Tour: Overnight Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
2 days
from$307/ person
via Viator
2 Day Pondicherry Mangroves and Auroville with Female Host
Chennai
2 Day Pondicherry Mangroves and Auroville with Female Host
2 days
from$72/ person
via Viator
Private Arrival Transfer: Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pondicherry Hotels
Chennai
Private Arrival Transfer: Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pondicherry Hotels
4 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator

Pondicherry Trip in Chennai — FAQ

Can you visit Pondicherry from Chennai?
Yes — it is about 3 hours south and a popular day or overnight trip.
What is Pondicherry known for?
Its French colonial quarter, seaside promenade and the Auroville community.
What is Auroville?
An experimental international township near Pondicherry, known for the Matrimandir.

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