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Foodies Day Out at Madurai
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Eat your way through the South Indian city of Madurai with this private tour, which focuses on local cuisine. You'll visit five or six local favorites with your guide, where you'll sample delights such as “paruthipaal” (cottonseed milk) and “thennam kuruthu” (coconut tree bark), passing by the palace of Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal along the way.
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$45.34
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$45.34

Cultural immersion in Madurai City, a private tour with guide and car
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Experience cultural immersion in Madurai with its 2500 year old heritage at Meenakshi Temple, architectural marvel of Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, the charm of a Potters village, Gandhi museum and a local bazaar walk with a sip of Jigarthanda, the local cold beverage!
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$95.00
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$95.00
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Madurai Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Madurai
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with.
• It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Madurai to Rameshwaram Full Day Excursion
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Embark on a full day excursion Rameshwaram visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple with world longest corridor and immaculate carvings on pillars. Also visit to Adams Bridge the chain of reefs, sandbanks and islets that almost connects Sri Lanka with India. Private air-conditioned vehicle from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide, entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.
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$149.34
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$149.34
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Chettinad Crafts And Culture Tour With Lunch - From Madurai
This is a private full-day excursion to explore the history, culture, cuisine and crafts of the Chettinad district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The district gets its name from the Chettiars, a powerful and prosperous business community whose influence is clearly discernible in the region's culture, crafts and cuisine. The old wealth of the Chettiars can still be seen in the large number of elaborate 19th century mansions they built in a mix of Indian and European styles. Apart from being famous for its spicy and aromatic cuisine, Chettinad is also known for its crafts, such as the famous Athangudi handmade tiles and the Chettinad handloom sarees.
Highlights
• Tile and pottery making
• Thirumayam fort
• Chettinad style mansions
• Antiques market
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$160.00
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$160.00
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Tour to Madurai Heritage
We implement the best service about Madurai and it’s rich culture and architectural monuments of Pandia kings.
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$63.79
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$63.79

Athens of the East, A day Spend Touring Madurai
Spend a day touring Madurai, affectionately known as the Athens of the East. This city is believed to be one of the oldest in the world and remains an important Hindu pilgrimage site. Walk the “Thousand Pillared Hall” of the Meenakshi Amman Temple; see the mix of Dravidian, Islamic, and European styles at the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace; and learn about critical moments in Indian history at the Gandhi Memorial Museum.
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$208.00
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$208.00
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Munnar 3-Day Private Sightseeing Tour from Madurai
This package is specially designed for the travelers who would like to book the city tour with airport transfers, sightseeing and accommodation. This tour include private airport transfer with assistance, 2 Nights hotels accommodation with breakfast, 1 full day guided city tour with monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
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$370.14
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$370.14
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Private Full Day Tour Madurai to Chettinad and Trichy By Car
Embark on full day excursion to Chettinadu & Trichy with accompanied English-speaking guide. Chettinadu is known for its 19th-century abandoned mansions, whose wide courtyards and spacious rooms are embellished with marble and teak. Trichy is an ancient city known for sacred Hindu sites Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, with intricately carved gopurams, Jambukeswarar-Akilandeswari Temple, dedicated to the god Shiva and The Rock Fort Temple complex. Private air-conditioned vehicle from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide, and entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.
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$153.60
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$153.60
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Romantic tour in Madurai
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What could be a romantic getaway spot for the lovebirds? Meenakshi Temple is the place to go! You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. The perfect spot for romantic couples Madurai to relax? Madurai is popularly called 'Thoonga Nagaram,' the city that never sleeps. That nickname justifiably describes its nightlife: what Madurai is proud about is its 24 hour market instead of nightclubs. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
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$429.38
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$429.38
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Night Ceremony in Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
The centre has developed encircling Meenakshi Amman temple built in the Dravidian style -one for Lord Shiva and the other for his spouse Meenakshi. It is one of the gems of Dravidian architecture and one of the most important active temples in India. Every ancestral Hindu temple such as Meenakshi temple opens at the crack of dawn with a belief, custom of waking God and Goddess up from their spiritual rest by classical music with an opening prayer of the glorious day.
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$45.72
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$45.72

Walking Tour In Madurai with Guide – Clutural
The specialisation of the walking tour in Madurai is that the tourists start travelling Madurai city at the dawn escorted by one of our team members through the streets of Madurai which has seen hundreds of vagaries preserving the tradition and portraying the modernity. The walking tour is only for two hours from 6 a.m to 8 a.m. While the walking tour, you can enjoy the traditional snacks and breakfast prepared in a hygienic and healthy way.
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$40.96
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$40.96

Agricultural Excursion in Madurai
Satisfy yourself to an unforgettable surprise of authentic and regional road-side food in Ramanathapuram. Known as a tidal area, the ancient city also has noteworthy food courts, stalls and eateries.
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$37.06
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$37.06

One-Day Tour from Madurai to Trichy and Thanjavur
Explore South India’s richest architectural tradition with this 8-hour tour of Trichy and Thanjavur. Visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on an island in Trichy and stop for lunch before travelling to Thanjavur. See the city’s Royal Palace, Brahadeshwarar Temple, Rajarajeswara Temple, and more. This private tour includes round-trip transport from Madurai.
1. All entrance fees included.
2.Discover art and architecture in Trichy and Thanjavur.
3.Convenient round-trip transport from Madurai.
4.Private guide ensures personalized experience
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$143.20
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$143.20

The best of Madurai walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that the city has a number of historical monuments, with the Meenakshi Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak Palace being the most prominent? Also, Madurai is an important industrial and educational hub in South Tamil Nadu. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Madurai. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
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$429.38
per group
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$429.38
per group

Rameswaram Day Tour From Madurai
When you want to experience the 3 R’s of travelling - Repair, Recharge and Rameswaram is on Pamban Island (40 KM from the Mannar Island in Sri Lanka). It is separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel. Rameswaram, considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage. The history of Rameswaram is centred around the island being a transit point to reach Sri Lanka (Ceylon historically) and the presence of Ramanathaswamy Temple. So give a spiritual and quaint treat to yourself
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$62.94
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$62.94
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5-Day Private Tour of South India Temples from Madurai
Five days private tour will begin in Madurai, a gateway city with one of the largest active temple complex in India. From here proceed to Rameshwaram a shore city with one of the most secred site of Hindu pilgrimage hosting Jyotirlinga & one of Four Dham. Then Proceed to Thanjavur via visiting Chettinad a region once occupied by wealthy merchants their mansions are now left abandoned. Visit the Great Living Chola Temple in Thanjore then proceed to Trichy home to another active large temple complex complex. You can fly out either from Trichy or from Madurai.
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$681.00
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$681.00
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Madurai metropolis Trip Half a Day
Explore the old-fashioned southern city of Madurai, located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on this private tour. Called the “Athens of the East,” the city holds numerous historical significance to the country. On this tour, see its main landmarks including the Meenakshi Amman Temple and its musical pillars, which produce a various note when struck. Other stops include the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and the Gandhi Museum.
1. This comprehensive tour is ideal for first-time visitors.
2. Because this is a private tour, the departure time is flexible.
3. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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$43.69
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$43.69

Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Experience authentic Madurai on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city.
Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk.
Highlights:
1. Explore Madurai beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide
2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Madurai has to offer.
3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.
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$7.03
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$7.03
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Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Explore the nature trails of a city and experience secrets in its kitty in the beautiful city of Madurai. Enjoy the company of tall trees and beautiful landscapes with this nature walk.
1. The scenic green beauty of nature and gardens will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit.
2. Journey begins from Alagar kovil with some easy walk going through a Murgan Temple with nature beauty, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful temples.
3. Experience the lush green plains, soothing and serene climate, mystical atmosphere of the city during the walking tour with our storyteller.
4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.
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$11.26
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$11.26

Heritage Walking Tour of Madurai with Private Transfer
The legendary temples of Madurai are some of South India’s must-see sites, but navigating the sprawling city takes local knowledge. You’ll get an in-depth look at ancient, world-famous Meenakshi Temple, along with a 17th-century royal palace, on this insider’s tour of Madurai’s top heritage sights. Top it off with a taste of the city’s favorite summer drink, and visit markets for a slice of local life.
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$124.00
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$124.00
Price varies by group size

Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
On this guided walking tour, we will take you to experience the serenity & life energies in Madurai, our storyteller will share beautiful stories of the ancient past that would make you understand and appreciate the importance of rituals in daily life for a blissful living experience. This unique experience allow you to watch colorful mélange of different people; Hindu gurus doing meditations, prayers at the temples.
Highlights:
1. Explore Madurai beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide.
2. Learn about the culture and genesis of spirituality in Madurai, experience the power of holy rituals and understand the true essence of Madurai.
3. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing temples with different local importance which Madurai has to offer.
4. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.
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$11.26
Price varies by group size
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$11.26
Price varies by group size

Athens Of The East - A Day In Madurai
Spend your day touring Madurai, known as the Athens of the East, it is famous for its temples. It is one of India's most popular Hindu pilgrimage centers. The third largest city in the State of Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been a major population center for millennia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
Highlights
• Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
• Gandhi Museum
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$162.00
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$162.00
Price varies by group size

Full-Day Madurai Tour Including Meenakshi Amman Temple And Gandhi Museum
Come, experience Madurai with us!
Join us on a walk through the ancient city of Madurai, and chance upon her stories; of fickle kings and towering monuments; of whimsical Gods and extraordinary mortals; some set a millennia ago and some of a more recent vintage.
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$28.63
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