Private & Custom Tours in India

Explore two popular spiritual destinations - Auroville and Pondicherry - on a private full-day tour from Chennai. See the Matrimandir in Auroville, which took 37 years to build, and then head to Pondicherry to visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Pondicherry Museum. You'll also learn from your guide about the history and spiritual practices of each place you see. Includes private guide and vehicle, entrance fees, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Chennai.

Combine visits to the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal on this private day tour from Delhi. Take advantage of a flexible itinerary, which allows you to travel at your own pace, and dedicated attention from a private guide as you explore. Learn about the rich history of each location through a guide's commentary and ask plenty of questions, as your private group will be only five passengers maximum. A buffet lunch and free time to explore Agra town are included.

Take a half day private tour of Chennai by visiting two of the most important spiritual attractions in the city that is Temple of Lord Shiva at Kapaleeshwarar temple and San Thome Church - where the mortal remains of St. Learn the legend behind the Shiva temple and take delight in its typical Dravidian architectural style, which  boasts of a tall gopuram (gateway tower) and other wonders. Heading to Neo Gothic style Catholic church of San Thome, ending your night by relaxing at Marina beach and nice dinner in a local restaurant.

Explore Srirangapatna and Mysore with your own private guide on this full-day tour from Mysore. Drive to Srirangapatna to take in the colorful Sri Ranganthaswamy temple - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the gardens of Daria Daulat Bagh, and the Gumbaz Burial Chamber. Returning to Mysore, have lunch and then see St. Philomena's Cathedral, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore Palace, and the Devaraja Market. You'll also take in sweeping views from the Chamundi Hills on a tour that includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore some of Jaipur's lesser-known landmarks in addition to visiting the World Heritage-listed Amber Fort on this full-day tour led by your own private guide. Stroll around the grounds of Galtaji Temple, see the sacred spring water pools of Galta Kund, take in elaborate burial sites at Royal Gaitor Tumbas, and view Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, and Birla Mandir temple.

Discover Old and New Delhi with your own private guide on a 9-hour tour that covers UNESCO World Heritage sites and narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis (traditional townhouse). In Old Delhi, visit monuments such as the Red Fort (Lal Quila), Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat before taking a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk Bazaar. In New Delhi, tick off famous sites including Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and India Gate, and look at the Parliament House and President's House from the outside.

Explore Chennai with your own private guide on a full-day tour of the city. Your guide shows you important religious landmarks including the colorful Kapaleeshwarar Temple, the 17th-century St. Mary's Church, and the ornate San Thome Church. You'll also see the Ripon Building, Government Museum, and take a drive to Marina Beach where you can see the Bay of Bengal, which is part of the Indian Ocean. Includes private guide and vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Chennai.

If you're short on time while in India, but still want to see Jaipur's main highlights, this private city tour packs in visits to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Along with stops for photo ops, your round-trip transport from your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle, as well as all entrance fees are included for a stress-free trip.

Experience local life in Mumbai on a private half-day tour that combines a ride on the Mumbai Suburban Railway with a visit to Dhobi Ghat. Your guide accompanies you on a round-trip subway ride from Churchgate station to Mahalakshmi station. Disembark at Mahalakshmi to tour Dhobi Ghat, a colorful open-air laundry service that is a photographer's delight. Throughout the tour, you can observe Mumbai residents in their daily life, and hear commentary from your guide. Includes round-trip subway ticket and walking tour.

Go back in time to an era of Rajasthan palaces, Maharajas, and their lavish lifestyles, during this full-day Jaipur tour for three to five people. Your local guide will uncover the stories of Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory complex, Maharaja's City Palace, Palace of Winds, and Rambagh Palace. Marvel at glittering salons, historical artifacts, and the grandeur of the Pink City. Transportation and an English-speaking guide are included and monument entrance fees and a local buffet lunch are extra.

Visit top attractions in Udaipur on this private full-day tour with your own private driver. Explore the City Palace on Lake Pichola, check out Hindu traditions at Jagdish Temple, delve into folk culture at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, and take in the greenery of Gulab Bagh (Sajjan Niwas Garden). Have the flexibility to hire a local guide at major sites, and to purchase lunch or snacks when you want (own expense). Your tour includes a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the highlights of Rameswaram and hit the sands of Dhanushkodi beach on this private full-day tour from Madurai. Located on Pamban Island, Rameswaram is home to famous temples including Ramanathaswamy Temple. Continue to Seethapatham, Ramanpatham, and Hanuman temples, in addition to other important spiritual sites. Get a photo op at Pamban Bridge, stop for lunch in Daivik Rameshwar (own expense), and spend the afternoon at Dhanushkodi beach, which sits between the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Includes private guide and driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the colonial heritage of Mumbai on a half-day walking tour with a local guide. Visit major sites including the Gateway of India, Regal Theater, the Prince of Wales Museum, and the Victoria Terminus Railway Station - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll also take in Elphinstone College, Bombay High Court, the Flora Fountain, and learn about the 19th-century architecture and rare books of the David Sassoon Library. Your guide shares commentary about India's colonial era on this comprehensive tour of India's largest city.

See the Taj Majal at both sunrise and sunset on a private full-day tour that covers this majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site and a second one, the Agra Fort. You'll also have time for shopping and a relaxing buffet lunch. Includes a private guide and transportation, entrance fees, lunch, and hotel or train station pickup and drop-off.

Explore ancient caves, created between the 1st century BC and the 10 century AD, which were used by Buddhist monks as monasteries, halls and homes on this 5-hour private tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, private transportation and driver, and entrance fees included.

Explore the highlights of Chennai on a private full-day tour with your own personal guide. Take in landmarks such as Fort St. George, the Government Museum, and Kapaleeshwarar Temple; then wind down at the Art Gallery of Chennai and Marina Beach. Learn about the history of the city and the British influence in Chennai along the way. Your tour includes private guide and driver, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Delve into Delhi's religious heritage on a private 10-hour tour of the city's most prominent temples. Visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple with golden domes and a sacred pond, and admire the modern Lotus Temple, a white-marble Bahai meditation hall shaped like a flower. Finally, see the richly carved Hindu Swaminarayan Akshardham temple (closed Mondays). Buffet lunch, entrance fees, and shopping time with tips from your guide included.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this full-day private tour of Varanasi. Visit local temples, one of the world's oldest universities, and Sarnath, a holy Buddhist site. Watch a prayer ceremony on the banks of the Ganges from your private boat. Round-trip private transportation from your Varanasi hotel included.

Experience the highlights of Ahmedabad and more in six hours on this private tour. Hop inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your personal guide, and check out must-sees such as the pink-sandstone Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, the stone-latticed windows of the Sidi Saiyed Mosque, and the Shaking Minarets. Plus, explore the former home of Mahatma Gandhi, the Hathee Singh Jain Temple, a museum, and more. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

If you're visiting Varanasi on a time budget, cover more of the city's highlights in less time on a half-day sightseeing tour that provides a perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Choosing a private tour means that you'll receive the undivided attention of your guide as you tick off top attractions such as Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath), Manikarnika Ghat, and Dasaswamedh Ghat. Plus, a choice of morning or afternoon departure times means you can fit this tour into even the busiest sightseeing schedule.