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The Unique Pondicherry City Bike Tour
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Hop a vintage-style bicycle to discover French, Tamil, and Muslim neighborhoods in the scenic, seaside city of Pondicherry. Traveling by bike isn't only a fun way to get around town—you’ll also be able to cover more sights in less time. Speed down cobblestoned streets and beachside promenades, getting a peek at colonial architecture and flower-filled public parks. A garden breakfast is included, with your choice of French or South Indian.
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$19.71
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$19.71
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Guided City Tour in Pondicherry with complimentary refreshments
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The South Indian city of Pondicherry has long been celebrated for its Gallic influences and with this tour, with beautiful French architecture alongside traditional Dravidian temples. This tour will show you many of the city's highlights, from the Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple to the Church of Our Lady of Angels. You'll also head out to Auroville to see the gold-domed Matrimandir, a place of meditation and quiet reflection.
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$46.94
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$46.94

Traditional Kolam Class in Pondicherry
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South India is known for its lush scenery and standout attractions, but the best entry-point into the picturesque region is through its craft traditions. During this unique and instructive lesson, you’ll discover the art of Kolam, rice powder-painted patterns that Indian women draw in front of their homes. Both children and adults are welcome to this family-friendly workshop, which gives insights into local cultures.
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$9.62
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$9.62

Mehendi Art Class in Pondicherry
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If you’ve ticked off the sights and are eager for more in-depth cultural experience, then this family-friendly workshop has you covered. Perfect for both kids and adults, this hands-on lesson teaches the time-honored Indian tradition of Mehendi, decorative designs drawn on hands and feet. Learn the history of the ancient art form as you make your own natural paste then practice tracing lines, building up to elaborate patterns.
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$11.54
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$11.54

White Town Elite Sightseeing Trip
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Experience Pondicherry like a local with a professional tour guide.
Choose an option with Bicycle or E-Bike or Walking Tour
Ride In the streets of white town, Tamil Quarters and Muslim quarters
Aesthetic Kolam Experience in 19th Century Tamil Quarters.
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$17.06
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$17.06

Pondicherry city sightseeing by Private vehicle
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Pondicherry Tour (09:00 AM – 08:00 PM)
Vehicle will be reported as per your convenient place in Pondicherry city, later Start from your hotel/Adresses in one of our finely maintained cars. Driven by the English speaking Chauffeurs, will guarantee you an excellent trip in India. Our wide range of fleet can cater to the diversified kinds of clientele, assuring a hassle free and comfortable travel. full day city tour as per the below itinerary also you can add or skip places as per your convenient with in the Pondicherry city limit after completion of tour you will be dropped as your convenient with in Pondicherry city limit Hotel/Adresses.
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$42.67
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$42.67
per group

Pondicherry Sightseeing with French Colony Walk
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This tour include visit to Aurovil,Sri Aurobindo, Pondicherry Museum, French Colonies Walk tour. Entrances to monuments mentioned in the itinerary and English speaking guide service is well included. We provide pick up and drop off from Jodhpur city hotel. We are further flexible to adjust the guest requirement during the tour if possible.
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$92.80
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$92.80
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Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
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Experience the popular gateway Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites near to Chennai, known for its picturesque beauty, carved temples and rock-cut caves, heritage and culture on this guided day trip to Chennai's most perennial favorite gateway.
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$126.11
per group
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$126.11
per group

Highlights of the Pondicherry (Guided Half Day City Tour)
If you are running short on time or just come down to explore tourist destinations in and around city, half day city tour is the best option.
We have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Trails of Pondicherry tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle.
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$49.04
per group
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$49.04
per group

French Heritage walk in Pondicherry with Guide
The buildings in French section of Pondicherry are a legacy of French history in India. The French Heritage walk takes you through streets that are laid out in a well-planned grid pattern. The buildings in the French section are easily recognizable by their ornate gateways arches, garden courtyards with multicoloured bougainvilleas and the buildings themselves painted in pleasant hues of lime and peach.
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$40.00
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$40.00
Price varies by group size

Auroville Tour
Explore the beautiful town of Auroville, the famous Indian city built with the hands of the 60s flower power era, visit diverse and spiritual benchmarks including the Savitri Bhavan and Art & Culture centers.
Highlights:
1. Walk on the open fields of the Matrimandir Viewpoint and marvel at the stunning monumental structure.
2. Learn about the spiritual significance of the Matrimandir for yoga practitioners and enthusiasts.
3. Experience a variety of activities that foster mindfulness and creativity on your visit to the Arts & Culture Centers.
4. End the tour on a peaceful stroll on the street lined with trendy markets and cafés.
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$11.21
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$11.21

Magical Pondicherry Markets Tour
Pondicherry's heart lies not in its monuments but in its bazaars, explore the lively markets of Pondicherry and learn about the city’s rich history in the Magical Pondicherry Markets Tour.
Experience famous street markets of Pondicherry, its bustling streets exhibiting endless variety of items, flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, cloth, textiles, jewelry and even necessities.
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$11.21
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$11.21

Day trip to Tiruvannamalai Temple and Sri Ramana Ashram from Pondicherry
On this day excursion from Pondicherry, visit the largest Shiva temple in the world. The temple is situated in the town of Thiruvannamalai, about 60 miles from Pondicherry. After a tour of the temple, visit the nearby Ashram (monastery) of the Saint and Philosopher, Sri Ramana Maharshi, who lived here until his death in 1950.
Highlights
• Drive through the South Indian countryside
• Visit to Arunachaleswarar Temple, the largest Shiva temple in the world
• Visit to Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram
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$240.00
Price varies by group size
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$240.00
Price varies by group size

Puducherry Art Trails (2 Hours Guided Walking Tours)
Puducherry arts and craft is a delightful experience and we are very fortunate that even today our rich art and craft culture is preserved in the Murungapakkam Village. Experience the famous art and craft of Puducherry by walking around the houses and small joint of Puducherry village, explore the rich art, closely observe the off beat museum, shops, galleries showcasing handicrafts etc.
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$6.99
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$6.99

Pondicherry Self-Guided Audio Tour
Puducherry famous for its brightly painted houses with bougainvillea laden walls, large boulevards, streets and road signs boasting French names, gothic churches and colonial buildings, serene backwaters and pristine beaches, topped with authentic French cuisine.
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

Pondicherry Bike Rental - Day Tour with Tour Guide
Providing best vehicle for Easy mode of Transfer & at Disposal
Accompanying Tour Guide for the day Tour
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$12.48
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$12.48

Authentic Indian Meal with Local Family in Pondicherry
The union territory of Pondicherry is a former French colonial settlement that is home to various cultures. Experience the diversity of the city through a delicious meal prepared by your host. Your meal is inspired by a multitude of cultures including French, Vietnamese, Cambodian, South Indian, Portuguese, and Creole cuisine. Help prepare a few dishes and then sit down with the family to enjoy a nice meal.
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$74.67
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$74.67

Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)
If you are running short on time or just come down to explore tourist destinations in and around city, half day city tour is the best option.
We have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Trails of Pondicherry tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle.
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$84.08
per group
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$84.08
per group

The best of Pondicherry 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. Have you ever heard that places in Pondicherry are known for preserving the remnants of French heritage with Indian culture? And offering a jolly good time to tourists? From its beaches to historical monuments and from its temples to churches, Pondicherry is an interesting tourist destination in India. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Pondicherry. 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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$429.28
per group
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$429.28
per group

Cultural Day Tour of Pondicherry and Auroville
On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Auroville is an experimental township that was founded in 1968 and is today home to people of several nationalities.
Highlights:
• French quarter
• Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
• Bharati Park
• Matrimandir - Auroville
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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$255.00
Price varies by group size
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$255.00
Price varies by group size

Food Walk Tour Pondicherry
Pondicherry is a foodies destination and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations.
We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression.
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$6.99
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$6.99

Pondicherry Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
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$32.00
Price varies by group size
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$32.00
Price varies by group size

Cultural Day Tour of Pondicherry and Auroville with Lunch
On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Situated at a distance of 7 miles from Pondicherry is Auroville, an experimental township that was founded in 1968 and is today home to people of several nationalities.
Highlights:
• French quarter
• Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
• Bharati Park
• Matrimandir
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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$294.00
Price varies by group size
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$294.00
Price varies by group size

Night Life and Local Wine Tasting Tour Pondicherry
Make new friends while having a great night out when you join this small-group nightlife tour of Pondicherry. Going out at night when traveling can be intimidating, so feel comfortable touring with a local guide who knows all the best spots. You’ll visit three bars during the evening, and receive three complimentary drinks, including local Pondicherry rose wine.
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$26.27
Price varies by group size
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$26.27
Price varies by group size
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