Private Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide

4.6 (7 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Meenakshi Amman Temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Madurai is an ancient city that is situated in the South state Tamil Nadu, India. It is the earliest recorded civilisation and there is evidence that there was human settlement here dating back to 300 BC. The town is built around the Meenakshi Temple. It is well known for various reasons one of them being the historical monuments like the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Madurai has also contributed a lot to Indian literature with its rich and abundant literary tradition. On your visit here admire the Dravidian style of architecture as you pay pilgrimage to Meenakshi temple. The pillars outside the temple are erected so cleverly that they one can hear different notes when touching them. Thirumalai Nayak palace is known as the living palace of the Nayak Kings, it was built in the 17th century and is a beautiful construction with several pillars and domes around. With only a fourth portion of this marvel surviving.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: GetAwayTours Madurai

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water during the tour
Included: Hotel Pick-up & Drop
Included: Transport by private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Included: Language Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Temple Darshan & Darshan tickets
Not included: Monument Entrances Fees & camera Fees For All, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

Itinerary

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

2 hours Admission not included

The town has developed encircling Meenakashi Amman temple built in the Dravidian style -one for Lord Shiva and the other for his spouse Meenakashi. It is one of the masterpieces of Dravidian architecture and one of the most important active temples in India. Dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati known as "the one with fish-shaped eyes", the wife of Shiva, in its Sundareshwara form, it has two shrines, one for each of the gods. It is one of the most visited holy places in India and attracts pilgrims who come to marry or purify themselves there. The pillars in 1000 Pillar Hall inside the temple are erected so cleverly that they one can hear different notes when touching them.

The temple will be usually open from 0500 hrs to 1230 hrs and 1600 hrs to 2030 hrs
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal

one hour Admission not included

Thirumalai Nayak palace is known as the living palace of the Nayak Kings, it was built in the 17th century and is a beautiful construction with several pillars and domes around. With only a fourth portion of this marvel surviving the beauty that it must have been before its destruction can only be left to the imagination.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam

10 min

Teppakulam (Temple Tank) is the venue of the float festival, 4kms from the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Gandhi Memorial Museum

one hour

The life history of Mahatma Gandhi depicted in the pictures along with the discription. Also, you can see the cloth he was wearing while being killed

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

OYO 18457 Aathmika Guest House
OYO 14815 Anu Residency
Moskva Hotel
Hotel Rajadhane
Hotel Germanus
Hotel Srisant By Gravity Hospitality
Jeyasakthi Hotel
Hotel President
Cosmopolitan Hotel
The Thangam Grand
Astoria Hotels Madurai
Vishwa Heights

and 50 more pickup points

We pickup from all hotels in Madurai

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Dress code is smart casual (Please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended)