Madurai Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with Locals

Witness the vibrant ‘Going to Bed Ceremony’ at Meenakshi Temple with a private guide. Experience local culture and spirituality in Madurai.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami Temple - This temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan, the charming son of Lord Shiva, is a significant place of worship. As one of the favored deities among Tamils, the temple in Madurai attracts a large number of devotees and pilgrims daily and throughout the year.
  • Vilachery Main Road - Located on the…
What's Included
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Entry Fee for Foreigners
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Own Expenses
Additional Information

Explore the city from a local’s perspective with a personalized guide. Without a fixed schedule, you have the flexibility to tailor the tour or rely on the local expert for a captivating introduction to the city. Our private tours allow you to bypass ordinary historical tours and see the city through the lens of a true local. Our licensed local guides…

Location
Madurai
We pick up our guests from any hotels in the city.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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497johannesv
Feb 27, 2025
Danabalan tourguide. - After reading lots of reviews we decided to try and find Danubalan Peramai. We succeeded and had the best guide for the Meenaksha temple in Madurai. Knowledgable, nice and speaking perfect English. Enjoyed our time with him and learned a lot. Thanks Danabalan and thanks to all the review writers for your perfect advise.
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802cherylv
Feb 18, 2025
Brilliant experience - Dhanabalan was the most amazing tour guide. His level of knowledge about the Meenakshi temple was extraordinary. He guided us through the ' going to bed ceremony' explaining exactly what would happen and the meaning behind it. This allowed us to be fully immersed in the experience which was phenomenal. He also knew exactly where to stand so we literally got ring side seats. What a fabulous experience it was definitely not to be missed. The next day we went back and he explained the history and structure of the temple dispelling any myths and took us into many of the corners of the temple. His command of English was extremely good and so the whole experience was superb. I can't recommend Balan highly enough. Thank you Balan for making the visit to the Meenakshi temple so interesting and worthwhile
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Lr986
Feb 4, 2025
We highly recommend - Bala is an excellent guide. He speaks English well, knows his subjects well, is attentive to his clients and answers questions attentively. We visited the great temple of Madurai for two hours with him, and we did not see time pass. We recommend without reservation.
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Carlqcork
Feb 3, 2025
Top class tour - We did a walking tour with Dhanabalan who is an experienced guide with an indepth knowledge of Madurai Our tour lasted 4hrs and it was a very enjoyable and informative experience Dhanabalan was able to answer all our questions, ranging from religion history to indian life in perfect english We have no hesitation recommending Dhanabalan as a tour guide
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Ana
Jan 30, 2025
A must to know Madurai - We had an amazing time exploring Madurai with Dhanabalan Perumal! What was supposed to be a three-hour tour ended up lasting much longer because he was so passionate about sharing the city's history and culture. He took us to the most important landmarks, telling fascinating stories that made everything feel alive. But what really made the tour special was how he guided us through the bustling local markets, giving us a real taste of the city—literally! We got to try delicious local treats and experience everyday life in Madurai. Dhanabalan is full of knowledge and shares it with so much enthusiasm. Plus, his English is excellent, which made everything easy to follow. His energy, storytelling, and deep love for the city made this one of the best tours we've ever done. If you're visiting Madurai, do yourself a favor and book a tour with him. You won’t regret it!
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_s9284oc
Jan 15, 2025
Highly recomended - DAHANBALAN was both friendly and professional. He was highly informative about Tamil Nadu's conceptions and religion. He loves his people and country, and it shows in his knowledge. We had a very interesting time with him. More so, he also helped us whole heartedly in other matters like taxes.
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Nomad696285
Jan 15, 2025
‏An Amazing Guide for a Unique Madurai - Our two days in Madurai were unforgettable thanks to this incredible guide. His deep knowledge, patience, and ability to tailor the experience to our interests made all the difference. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a personal and enriching way to explore the city!
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Navigator60560083419
Jan 15, 2025
The tour with Dhanabalan will give you a great insight into the culture and traditions of Tamil Nadu! - We had a wonderful time with Dhanabalan! His knowledge and sensitivity are endless. He knew how to take us to the right places at the right time, to optimize our experiences to the most significant and authentic as possible. Highly recommended!!
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Pathfinder537296
Jan 13, 2025
take him - great great great guide. smart, full of knowledge, interesting, he will take you to unik places and he can match a perfect day for you.
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Mariflower75
Jan 3, 2025
The best guide in Madurai. - Balan is a very nice person and wonderful guide. He gave us all the answers about religion, culture and way of live, he showed us also the best important places of Madurai. Everything very interesting. Thanks so much Balan.
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