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India’s best tours and day trips.
The 15 most popular temple & spiritual tours, picked for the experience and the price. Full reviews, run times, what you pay and who runs each one.
A 3-hour walk through old Bangalore: Tipu’s teak palace, fort walls, Hindu prayers, and KR’s fruit-and-flower market maze for $32.
Most Popular“Great fun, lots of information and Vasuki was the kindest man you could ask for”
Guided Akshardham tour from Delhi with darshans, a Hindi water and light show, and a low-cost private guide experience.
“We had an excellent tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative. He shared with us great detail about the temple as well as information about lifestyle in India and other interesting facts. The light and water show was amazing. The carvings throughout the temple with the attention to detail was incredible. Well worth while…”
6-hour private Delhi spiritual tour: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk rickshaw, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Lotus Temple, Akshardham.
“This is a great day trip around the different religious sites of Dehli. A good way to spend the day and to get a good feel for the city. Kavya was a great guide helping me understand the history and religion of Dehli. Sanju was very friendly and got us everywhere efficiently. It was a…”
Guided Akshardham Temple visit with private hotel pickup and an evening light and fountain show in Delhi NCR. Flexible timing included.
“An excellent short tour with a very informative and impressive guide (Suraj Jha) and a superb highlight in 30-minute water and lights show. Overall visually stunning and with a series of well presented and thought provoking exhibits.”
9-hour guided Amritsar day trip to Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border ceremony. Pickup, water, and private transport.
“Great day out. Well worth paying for a guide who can tell you so much more than just wandering around yourself.”
Old Delhi in 3 hours: street-food tastings, rickshaw ride, Sikh and Jain temples, Khari Baoli spice market, and $42 value.
“On a tour of Delhi's Chandni Chowk market, JD skilfully weaved the story of the city with extensive knowledge. The tour touched on food and spices, but also delved into Indian religion, culture, and way of life. JD carefully selected the best food spots in the market, each specializing in a unique delicacy. He knows…”
Guided Kanheri Caves in Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park, with Buddhist rock art, bus ride, and Golden Pagoda option.
“Ravi was amazing. He is incredible knowledgeable and kind. I was traveling with my 5 year old daughter and my mom - he made the tour perfect for everyone. The tour was lovely. I highly recommend booking anything with Ravi.”
A guided walk through Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Akal Takht, Langar back-kitchen, and Jallianwala Bagh, with Sikh history and context.
“Hardik is well educated about the rites, his town and country! Great to spend time with him and to gain insight into these places. I would highly recommend!”
Chennai’s Walk of Divinity links Shiva, Pamban Swamigal, and Lakshmi with Dravidian temple stories, hidden lanes, and a $18 2-hour walk.
“The guide Kavin was very nice and considerate of our group. And he was also very knowledgeable and explained the history of the temples and places of worship we visited, and answered all questions very patiently. I booked the afternoon/evening timeslot and I can only recommend that time of day for it. After the tour…”
Private Delhi night tour covering Akshardham’s exhibition, Safdarjung Tomb, and India Gate at night with a live guide.
“A lot of walking and a lot of seeing! That's what I was looking for. New Delhi is kind of crazy but it sure has some beauty in it.”
A 3-hour Basavanagudi walking tour with Bull Temple and a cave temple, starting with dosas and coffee in Gandhi Bazaar.
“Thank you for this tour! What an amazing way to experience a little bit of the history, culture, and character, of this fantastic city, couple of its neighborhoods, and also two of its beautiful and historic temples. Navitha was a fantastic host and guide for my tour and I thoroughly enjoyed the time and conversation…”
Full-day Bengaluru tour to Isha Foundation and Bhoganandeshwara Temple, plus Nandi Hills and the 7 pm Shiva statue light show.
“Amazing activity Tour guide Chandan was very nice and patient, on time for the tour. Booked a day activity and he was able to extend to night tour to see the Night Show at Isha Foundation. Great experience overall. You plan this trip, make sure you state which part you would like to book, would…”
Private 7-hour Ahmedabad tour with Akshardham, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Hutheesing Jain Temple, and Adalaj Step Well.
“The scheduled four hours were reduced to 4. The guide wanted us to pay for lunch because he said he had not received any instructions about it. After a few phone calls, he surrendered to the fact that it was included in the package.”
8-hour guided walking tour of Bangalore Palace, temples, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, and KR Market with AC transport.
“The most amazing trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English. The amazing part is that he took me to so many other places besides the palace. We went to multiple temples including Iskcon temple. We also visited the Lalbagh Park which includes the Kempegowda tower. That was such a surprise to me. I…”
A 2-hour Amritsar night walk to the Golden Temple, bazaars, and Sikh heritage, with guided langar kitchen access and local food.
“It was amazing experience, Ravish is so knowledgeable tour guide and nice person, I would highly recommend Ravish if you’re looking for a tour in punjab.”
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