Chennai Day Tour: Pallava Architecture Highlights

Embark on a day tour from Chennai to explore the mesmerizing Pallava architecture of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Visit ancient temples, rock-cut structures, and the iconic Shore temple. Fully guided tour with pick-up, private car, lunch, and entrance charges included.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ekambareswarar Temple - We visit Ekambareswarar of Pallava dynasty to appreciate these ancient architectural wonders. These were built in 600 AD and are magnificent specimens of the Pallava style of architecture.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Join this day tour from Chennai to explore the remarkable Pallava architectural sites of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Hosted by Five Senses Tours, a company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the esteemed Indian Association of Tour Operators, this tour promises an enriching experience.
Discover the stunning temples of Ekambareswar…

Location
Ekambareswarar Temple
Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S_k
Mar 13, 2026
Great tour and tour guide - This is a day long tour of the temples of kancheepuram and the monuments of mahaballipuram from Chennai. Our guide , Kannan, was punctual and there was good communication. He was happy to conduct the tour at our pace so we spent as much and as little time at each site that we wanted. He was very accommodating and ensured we were comfortable at all times. A very informative guide. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Curtiscatl
Mar 3, 2026
Amazing full day seeing incredible sites with a friendly knowledgeable guide! - Can't say enough about what an amazing experience this was. We were in Chennai for business and had limited time.... So booked the all day tour. Yes, it was a long day. But it was amazing. Saw incredible sights and our guide, Kannan, and our driver Adhil were both cordial, friendly and very knowledgeable. They met us at our hotel right on time and the education started immediately. Lunch was a great sampler of south Indian food too! The folks at 5Senses were easy to work with and the tour itself was well organized and fun! What an experience... Feel safe and book with 5 Senses... We know we will when we return!
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Natalie
Mar 2, 2026
Expert and friendly tour - Our tour with Kannan and Adhil was great from the start. They were both friendly and attentive. We saw some amazing sights and the knowledge from Kannan was excellent, so many interesting little facts. Our lunch was also a cultural delicious journey. Kannan was also an expert with taking photos (with us in them) this made our journey extra special.
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V7274bujanec
Mar 2, 2026
Full day with Five Senses - This full day tour was brilliant. Our guide, Kannan, was friendly and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to make sure our every need was met. Restocking our water, finding the best rest rooms, delicious local lunch experience, seamless entry to sights. And driver, Adhil, is a master of navigating the roads safely. Every location we visited was fascinating and beautiful. I highly recommend this tour with five senses if you’re in Chennai.
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Bartve5609rr
Mar 1, 2026
Nice tour - I had a very nice day with this tour. Hareesh was a very pleasant and kind guide. I learned a lot about the culture and we had a nice lunch.
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Jet03837897238
Mar 1, 2026
Ancient Mahabalipuran with Hareesh. - The tour was excellent, we went to many different temples and monuments, we were blessed of having Hareesh Ramach as guide he treated us like kings and tooks us to amazing places to drink coffee and tea and best possible Indian cuisine. For sure this tour is a must do while you are in the region.
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712kazn
Feb 12, 2026
Wonderful experience - A wonderful experience with a professional guides. The tour guides always asked me if I want to know more and could give the good explanations to my questions. They also frequently re-arranged the original plan to fulfill my interests. A tour guide was also a good photographer and took a lot of nice pictures of me. Great thanks to them.
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Sundeepr2026
Feb 11, 2026
The Divine is in the details - Insightful, ancient, metaphysical. India was a land of intellectual giants. Instills a sense of devotion for the Higher. The government should do more to preserve these sites and the area around them. Guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of their way to tailor the tour. Immersive experience with locals and an excellent lunch.
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Guide54846601898
Jan 9, 2026
Unreservedly recommended. - Fantastic full day tour. Hareesh was very knowledgeable about all the places that we visited; he was also very entertaining with it. It was a very flexible day with Hareesh wanting to do what I wanted but also making suggestions as there is so much to see you'll not be able to cover it in just one day. We had wide ranging and intelligent conversations whilst in the car too, which made the day even better. The driver, Vignesh, took great care on the roads and was always there when needed. I would wholeheartedly recommend this company and, if you can, request Hareesh and Vignesh and you'll not go wrong.
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Dannetl2021
Jan 18, 2026
Great experience - I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The quality of service was excellent, and everything was perfectly organized and smooth. My guide, Ganesh, was fantastic — friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history, which made every site come alive. Pickup was right on time, and the car was clean, new, and very spacious, making the day comfortable and stress-free. A special highlight was lunch: Ganesh took me to an amazing Ambur-style biryani restaurant, which was absolutely delicious and felt like a local insider experience. All the sites we visited were fascinating, and the entire day flowed effortlessly. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Ganesh as your guide.
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From $102
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).