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Home/Destinations/Chennai/Temples

Temple Tours

Living devotion: tours visit Chennai’s vibrant temples, from the towering, colourful Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore to the ancient Parthasarathy Temple, alive with rituals and Dravidian architecture. The spiritual soul of the city.

158 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company
Chennai
Mahabalipuram tour by Tourism Ministry approved company
5.0(482)·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
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 & 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
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
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
Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
Chennai
Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
5.0(61)·3 hours
from$76/ 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
Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Chennai
Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
3.4(33)·2 hours
from$13/ 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
Chennai, Guided Birding And Birding Photo Trip With Spot Scope, 2 to 3 Hours
Chennai
Chennai, Guided Birding And Birding Photo Trip With Spot Scope, 2 to 3 Hours
5.0(20)·2–3 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Experience Mylapore Enriching Walking Trail Tour
Chennai
Experience Mylapore Enriching Walking Trail Tour
4.9(18)·3 hours
from$35/ 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 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
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
Chennai
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
4.8(8)·10–12 hours
from$134/ 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
Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast
Chennai
Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast
4.7(6)·3h 30min
from$90/ 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 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
Private Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai with Female Host
Chennai
Private Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai with Female Host
5.0(2)·8–10 hours
from$139/ 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 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
Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Chennai
Private Chennai City Tour with Fort St George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
5.0(1)·7 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Chennai: Private City Tour with Tour Guide and All Entry Fees
Chennai
Chennai: Private City Tour with Tour Guide and All Entry Fees
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$49/ 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
Birds & Beyond: Chennai to Pulicat Bird Sanctuary Day Tour
Chennai
Birds & Beyond: Chennai to Pulicat Bird Sanctuary Day Tour
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$138/ 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
Chennai full day city tour
Chennai
Chennai full day city tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$101/ 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
Tuk-Tuk Tour of Mahabalipuram Monuments
Chennai
Tuk-Tuk Tour of Mahabalipuram Monuments
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Chennai to Temple Trail: Srikalahasti & Sri Venkateswara Tour
Chennai
Chennai to Temple Trail: Srikalahasti & Sri Venkateswara Tour
7–10 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
A Heritage Walk thro Temples, Church & Market in Mylapur, Chennai
Chennai
A Heritage Walk thro Temples, Church & Market in Mylapur, Chennai
2–3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Unexplored Chennai tour of mysterious temple carvings on science & other gems
Chennai
Unexplored Chennai tour of mysterious temple carvings on science & other gems
9 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
7-Day Tamilnadu Temple Private Guided Tour from Chennai
Chennai
7-Day Tamilnadu Temple Private Guided Tour from Chennai
7 days
from$1,115/ person
via Viator
Culturally Rich Chennai - a Private Day Tour
Chennai
Culturally Rich Chennai - a Private Day Tour
7–8 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Sacred Temple Tour: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai & Golden Temple
Chennai
Sacred Temple Tour: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai & Golden Temple
10–12 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator

Temples in Chennai — FAQ

What is the Kapaleeshwarar Temple?
A colourful Dravidian temple in Mylapore dedicated to Shiva, one of Chennai’s icons.
What temples can you visit in Chennai?
The Kapaleeshwarar and Parthasarathy temples, among many others.
Can you enter Chennai temples?
Yes — most welcome visitors; dress modestly and remove shoes.

More things to do in Chennai

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