Temple, shrine & monastery tours
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of New Delhi’s Akshardham Temple tour, exhibitions, private transport, strict entry rules, and Sahaj Anand water and light show.
“Our guide Mr. Singh was amazing, he picked us up in the morning and we went to all the tourist sites and ended with the fantastic light and water show at the temple. I highly recommended this experience!”
Explore Old Delhi through street food, Sikh kitchens, spice markets, temples, mosque views, and a rooftop stop with guide JD.
“Fab day. JD knows his stuff, loves to tell a story and takes lots of photos. We ate some local food and had a good experience of Old Delhi”
Explore Mumbai’s sacred Banganga Tank and Walkeshwar temples on a private, story-filled spiritual walk with flexible pacing and local insight.
“The tour was absolutely outstanding. Hidden jems in mumbai which every mumbaikar and tourist must visit. A perfect mixture of mythology, faith and science. A special mention to our tour guide Mr. Vasant who explained everything with so much passion and detail.”
Review of a Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi with Agra Fort, Shiva Temple, private transport, guide, tickets, and buffet breakfast.
“Driver Sanju and tour guide Jain were super nice and made our experience great! highly recommend, won’t regret it!”
Explore Delhi’s temples, mosques, Sikh shrines, spice market, and monuments on a private six-hour tour with guide and car.
“Harshit was very accommodating and an amazing photographer! He went out of his way to provide a great tour. we saw all of Delhi’s major sights! Would highly recommend!”
Explore Delhi’s temples, mosques, gurdwaras, spice market, and Lotus Temple with a private guide, car, and flexible six-hour itinerary.
“Kaif was an excellent guide and Manoj was a super skilled driver. Really knowledgeable and informative and took the time to explain so much about all the sites.”
Explore Bengaluru’s old city on a 3-hour walk through Tipu Palace, temples, Bangalore Fort, KR Market, and a Jain shrine.
“I recently took a walking tour in Bengaluru with Vijay, and it was truly exceptional. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and at ease the entire time. Vijay is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm and friendly, making the experience feel more like exploring with a local friend than a typical tour. Each place we visited was brought to life by Vijay’s storytelling and deep understanding of the city's history and culture. One of the highlights was a stop for some of the best filtered coffee I’ve ever had—such a thoughtful touch that made the day even more special. This tour genuinely completed my trip to…”
Explore Mumbai’s Kanheri Caves and Golden Pagoda with a private guide, hotel transfers, Buddhist history, scenic views, and meditation.
“We had an amazing time on this tour. Shuaib and JQ picked us up from our hotel and handled all the transportation for the day so we could focus on seeing the sights. Shuaib was our guide and was very knowledgeable about the Kanheri Caves and the Golden Pagoda. His commentary on the trip added so much information that we would not have know if we were to visit these places on our own. It was great to have a local with us and Shuaib was a better guide than we ever could have expected. I recommend that anyone visiting Mumbai book this activity!”
Review of Varanasi’s private full-day tour, with a sunrise Ganges boat ride, temples, Sarnath, local food, and evening Ganga Aarti.
“Guide very knowledgeable about Ghats and history, sadly my granddaughter was feeling sick so we was only able to do the boat ride part of the tour and had to return to our hotel, although we were picked up at 5.30 it was for sunrise and the sun had already risen so did not see this but the couple getting out the boat before us had.”
Explore old Bengaluru in three hours, from Tipu Sultan’s palace and temples to KR Market, with a friendly local guide.
“Informative and very professional likeable guide, we loved the tour. recommend this tour.”
Explore Talakadu and Somnathpur from Bangalore with private guides, temple stories, lunch, hotel transfers, and a choice of car or motorcycle.
“Very convenient day trip from Bangalore to discover ancient temples with exquisite carvings. As a bonus, you get a good view of Karnataka countryside with the rice and cane sugar fields, palm trees, and the Cauvery river. Mohan was early to pick up, drived safely and was very helpful from beginning to end.”
Review of Planet Amritsar’s Golden Temple tour, with Sikh history, sacred sites, langar kitchen access, pricing, itinerary, and booking tips.
“We had an excellent guide in Ram , who explained the historical significance of the Golden Temple in detail and also took us to areas we would certainly not have been able to access if we went individually. The most fascinating part of the tour Read more”
Review of a private Chennai to Kanchipuram temple and silk weaving tour, with practical advice on value, timing, temples, lunch, and dress.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”
Travel from Udaipur to Jodhpur by private car, stopping at Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple on this full-day Rajasthan transfer.
“Esperienza ottima il nostro guidatore Jabbar davvero bravo. Cordiale, ci ha contattato il giorno precedente al tour fornendoci tutti i dettagli sulla macchina e il luogo di incontro. Lungo il tragitto si è fermato in un ristorante molto buono e Read more”
Review of Amritsar’s private Golden Temple tour, with Sikh history, Akal Takht, langar kitchen access, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Rishi was wonderful - in a word. He was proactive and clear in his communication which was a huge plus for me as it was my first to Amritsar. He gave valuable recommendations such as changing our tour time to 9:00am, which we followRead more”
