The stunning colours of the faces on the Gopura in Chennai

Trips and Tours to Chennai

About Chennai

With a history spanning 2000 years and rich cultural heritage, Chennai is filled with sprawling masses of colourful houses and peppered with historical buildings, bazaars, and temples. Visitors here can explore the city’s many highlights on a private tour, or choose to learn about the fascinating stories and legends that dictate everyday life on a guided tour of the Mylapore neighbourhood. Chennai is also a great base from which to explore the nearby city of Pondicherry and the ancient town of Mahabalipuram on a day trip. Choose from our range of India group tours visiting Chennai.

Chennai Tours

Here are some popular itineraries that include a visit to Chennai. Alternatively, if you would like to include a visit to Chennai on a bespoke touring itinerary to India, take a look at our tailor-made holiday planning section.

Tea plantatino | Nilgiri Hills | India

Nilgiri Hills

5 days FROM £675
Brahadishwara Temple in Tanjore against a dazzling blue sky with wisps of cloud

Chennai to Kochi

9 days FROM £1,175
Lush rolling hills of Munnar | India

South India Explorer

14 days FROM £1,975
Tea plantation | Kerala | India

Beautiful South

14 days FROM £1,895
Wildlife spotting | Kerala | India

Great Southern Getaway

15 days FROM £3,535
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