Guided City Tour in Pondicherry with complimentary refreshments | 7 hours to 8 hours

29 Reviews | Pondicherry
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Guided City Tour in Pondicherry with complimentary refreshments
2 Adults x $46.94
$93.88
Approx Total
$93.88
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Tamil
  • Mineral Water Bottles
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tea or Coffee or Juice
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fee if applicable
  • Boat/Ride Activities Tickets
  • Entry into Matrimandir (Subject to Prior day Pre-Booking and Must Have Valid Entry Pass)

Overview

Experience the Beauty of Pondicherry explored in a Day City Tour with some interesting explanations by the Organizer about the Sites. Suggesting good dine & wines in the city, have a leisure shopping on the roadside handicrafts shops, clothing and eatables. Enjoy the sizzling Water rides on the backwater of Pondicherry and spend sometime in the Clean Beach Dunes of "Paradise Island"

Itinerary

  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

    Evidences are there that this Temple exists from before 17th Century. More Auspicious Fully Air Conditioned Clean and Neat "Vinayak" temple with roof waived by Gold. Elephant "Parvati" Bless the Pilgrims will add gem to its Crown

    20 minutes

  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    You will definitely feel the Spiritual aura...while visiting the Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, beautifully decorated by the Natural Flowers and People use to meditate here in the serene atmosphere.

    25 minutes

  • Matrimandir

    The Matrimandir (Sanskrit for Temple of The Mother) is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, situated at the centre of Auroville initiated by The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The Matrimandir took 37 years to build, from the laying of the foundation stone at sunrise on 21 February 1971 - the Mother’s 93rd birthday - to its completion in May 2008

    1 hour

  • Paradise Beach

    The beach at Chunnambar also known as Plage Paradiso or 'Paradise Beach' is located near the mouth of the backwater. The sand is pristine and the water is clean. It's an ideal place for sun bathing and beach sports. A short, pleasant cruise into the sea from here could reward you with the memorable sight of playful dolphins in natural habitat, horsing around.

    2 hours

  • Pondicherry Museum

    The Pondicherry Museum is an art and history museum located in Pondicherry, India. It is especially noted for its collection of fine lost wax bronzes form the period of the Chola Empire. The Museum's collection includes 81 Chola bronze sculptures, ranking as one of the largest collections of Chola bronze.

    1 hour

  • Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges

    AKA the church of Our Lady of Angels is one of the best attractions of Pondicherry. Facing the Bay of Bengal, the church lies at the quite corner of Dumas street and Surcoof Street. One of the old world charms, the church is visited by tourist and locals alike. Experience the bliss of divine and marvel at the marvelous architecture.

    15 minutes

  • Bharati Government Park

    Landscaped park featuring a Greco-Roman arch structure, plus flowers, a play area & fountains.

    20 minutes

  • Rock Beach

    Beautiful Scenic Beach in the City

    25 minutes

  • The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Tamil: தூய இருதய ஆண்டவர் பசிலிக்கா), situated on the south boulevard of Pondicherry in Puducherry, India, is an oriental specimen of Gothic architecture. It contains rare stained glass panels depicting events from the life of Christ and saints of the Catholic Church.[1] In recent years it has become one of the famous pilgrimage spots for Christians.

    25 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum 2 Travelers required for this Tour

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.6

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Showing 1-5 of 24 reviews with 5 stars

Great experience

Published on Mar, 2025

Driver gave us a great experience with lots of information & allowed us to personalise what we wanted to see. Highly recommend

Manikandan was very...

Published on Dec, 2024

Manikandan was very knowledgable & very informative on the history. I would highly recommend him especially if you want to learn more about the culture & history.

A Pleasant and Satisfying Experience

Published on Sep, 2024

The guided city tour of Pondicherry was an enjoyable experience. Our guide, a knowledgeable local, demonstrated good hosting skills and genuine care for our comfort and enjoyment. His attentiveness and accommodating nature added to our overall experience. We explored a variety of significant sites throughout the city in a comfortable air-conditioned sedan. There was never a dull moment; we built a good rapport with him and discussed a range of topics. Additionally, he went beyond expectations by offering to assist with personal errands, which we appreciated. Overall, his dedication made the tour memorable and worthwhile. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. If you’re seeking a similar experience in Pondicherry, this guided tour is highly recommended.

Memorable & Enjoyable tour. Will recommend it to anyone.

Published on May, 2024

Mani, The Guide had an amazing knowledge about the place. It was lovely getting to know the history. Enjoyed the tour thoroughly.

Great experience!

Published on Apr, 2024

Great experience! The guide was very helpful and quite experienced. The street food at the end were great. Thanks for showing us around!

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