Madurai Walks : City Highlights Temple and Market Tour

4.9(77)3 hr 30 minEnglishBook 2 hours aheadMadurai, India

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$25

Discover the magic of Madurai on our unforgettable walking tour! Wander through the city's lively streets, exploring charming neighbourhoods, bustling local markets, historic landmarks, and hidden gems along the way.

Our friendly, knowledgeable guides will share fascinating stories and secrets behind Madurai's most famous sights, making sure your visit is both memorable and full of insight. Come and experience the special charm of Madurai, where age-old tradition meets modern-day energy.

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What you'll do

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai, India
On this Private Sri Meenakshi Temple tour in Madurai,With so much to see and learn, there's no better way than to have a knowledgeable local by your side. Check out its best-known spots as well as those little details that only a local expert knows about, like Thousand Pillars Museum and Sri Meenakshi Temple. Embark on an enriching journey where you'll get to know everything about this must-visit attraction with its ins and outs, its incredible history, insights, and fun facts. The more you explore, the more you'll discover why this place is so important to the locals and its cultural relevance.
2 hoursAdmission included
Puthu Mandapam
E Chitrai St, Madurai, India
One of the most serene places to visit in Madurai, this ancient temple dates back to the year 1645 when it was built by King Thirumalai Nayakkar in reverence to the Lord Sundareshwar and Goddess Meenakshi and to serve as their summer abode. One thing that immediately strikes the visitors is the temple’s architectural magnificence and finesse. You will see 124 pillars and columns intricately carved with Hindu scriptures and scenes from the wedding of the Lord and the Goddess and those of the Nayaka dynasty rulers.
10 min
Walk through the ancient streets of madurai to see the local markets
10 min
Banana Market in Madurai is a wholesale market for bananas situated in Rukmanipalayam
The place sells as many as 16 varieties of the fruit and is a hot trading place in the city. The bananas are brought early in the morning from the factory outlets and are unbranched from the branches to sell them to the local vendor
10 min
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Mahal Vadampokki St, Near Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, India
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.
30 minAdmission included
Aayiram Kaal Mandapam
Inside Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, India
The Aayiram Kaal Mandapam is a hall of unparalleled beauty and grandeur, a true gem of Madurai, and a destination that should not be missed by those who are enamoured with history, architecture, and culture.
20 minAdmission included