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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviewsCycle tour of Pondicherry
Cycle through French and Tamil quarters for colonial monuments, architecture and culture.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviewsWatch sunrise in a fishing village
Join a local for a unique sunrise walk in a fishing village.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviewsExplore Mysore's Hidden Gems
Experience Mysore's unique markets, crafts, and fragrances with a local.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviewsExplore Halasuru's cultural sites
Walk through pre and post-colonial changes in this historic area.
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsRediscover the streets of Madras
Experience the Heart of Chennai: A Dive into Art, Culture, and Heritage. This journey lets you truly connect with Chennai's spirit as its old traditions blend with today's fast-paced city life.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsExperience hidden gems
Discover Fort Kochi's unique sites, including in the town's rich history and local life.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsNight Walk through Malleshwaram
Want to roam the streets at night, but not sure? Walk through lit-up temples and flower market with stories of the neighborhood, while having filter coffee and learning about the history of Bangalore.
5 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsWalking Tour of Mysore - Stories, Food and Culture
Explore Mysore like a local on this walking tour- History, food and culture of Mysore at its best by storytellers from Mysore City Tours
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsExplore Iconic Sights of Bangalore in 6 hours
On a biz trip or transiting through Bangalore, have no time? Go around Bangalore in just over 6 hours. Have food, visit temples, palaces, walk in local market & say, 'I saw Bangalore' in the end.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsWalking tour of pondy
Walk through French and Tamil quarters for an orientation about Pondicherry with a local for history and stories.
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New place to stayEnter a traditional kalari with heritage curators
Light lamps at ancestral shrines, then be guided through core kalaripayattu movements and footwork and watch a live martial arts display while sharing local refreshments.
New place to staySoulful Bengaluru: Temple, Ashram & Local Evening
Discover a peaceful side of Bengaluru on a relaxed evening visit to two meaningful local places—ISKCON Vaikuntha Hill and the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram and unwind over light bites and conversation.
New place to stayDiscover Bengaluru Like a Local
Trace royal palaces, a sacred temple and fort ruins, then weave through flower stalls and textile lanes with a local cultural storyteller.
New place to stayBengaluru Heritage & Local Life Walking Tour
Move from Tipu Sultan’s palace and Bangalore Fort to a Jain temple and bustling Kr Market with a local who shares stories of architecture and everyday life.
New place to stayStroll sacred streets of Alleppey
Step into temple courtyards, a historic Christ church, Jain Street and the lighthouse as a heritage-focused host shares stories and leads a stop at a local tea shop.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsYour Perfect First Day in Bengaluru with a Local
Make this your first experience in Bengaluru. Walk through Cubbon Park with a local, hear the city's story, enjoy filter coffee and get insider recommendations to explore Bengaluru.
New place to stayWalk spice N silk routes at sunrise
Experience magic of Fort Kochi at sunrise with a licensed Government of Kerala guide. Colonial buildings, nature whispers, Chinese fishing nets, fish auction, avenue rain trees of its heritage icon.
New place to stayEscape to a magical evening in Mysuru with a local
Travel with a local to a 1000-yr old relocated temple, unwind by KRS backwaters, and finish the evening with the iconic musical fountain at the Brindavan Gardens. Cab and entry tickets included.
New place to stayDiscover the Temples of Kanchipuram with a guide
Move between four historic temples with a cultural immersion curator, study Dravidian carvings and gopurams, then wander markets rich with silk weaving and local crafts.
New place to stayExplore Royal Mysuru: Palaces, Hills & Gardens
Step inside Mysuru Palace, Gumbaz, Daria Daulat Bagh and Brindavan Garden with a cultural curator.
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