Top 5 Half-day Tours in Pondicherry

Destination: Pondicherry.
Anita’s paternal grandmother lived in Indochina during the French colonization for 40 years. There she learned to cook French, Vietnamese and Cambodian food. Later she came to Pondicherry and with Portuguese and Tamil influence, she enjoyed cooking various fusion dishes, that Anita’s mother, Pushpa, learned and today cooks and shares with people who are interested in trying the cuisine of Pondicherry - very unique with its influence from Vietnamese, Creole, French and Portuguese cuisine. In your 2-hour cooking class, learn 3 dishes from scratch. • Private cooking lesson in a local's home in Pondicherry • Learn how to cook Pondicherry's Créole cuisine, a unique fusion of French and Tamil traditions • Sample a variety of local dishes that you may not find in restaurants • Learn about the history, architecture of Pondicherry, its people, culinary traditions and cuisine If you choose the market tour option, visit a neighborhood market, to buy fresh ingredients for your cooking class.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Pondicherry.
On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Situated at a distance of 7 miles from Pondicherry is Auroville, an experimental township that was founded in 1968 and is today home to people of several nationalities. Highlights: • French quarter • Statue of Mahatma Gandhi • Bharati Park • Matrimandir • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Pondicherry.
Pondicherry otherwise called Puducherry or Pondi is home to the most flawless shorelines in India. This tour offers a cooking class at a local home in Pondicherry. Prepare a South Indian meal with your hosts and then enjoy it with them. It is a unique experience where you also get to interact with your hosts and learn more about the culture of Pondicherry. Highlights: • A typical home in Pondicherry • A traditional South Indian meal • Interaction with your hosts
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Pondicherry.
Delve into the history of Arikamedu, one of South India’s key archaeological sites, on this private half-day tour from Pondicherry. Once a bustling Indo-Roman trading port, Arikamedu showcases remnants of ancient commerce, including workshops and warehouses along the Ariyankuppam river. This guided experience provides insight into the maritime trade that connected cultures from the 2nd century BCE to the 2nd century CE, highlighting the region's role in early globalization. Engage with the local community as the tour supports local guides and businesses, ensuring an enriching experience that respects the site’s heritage. - Half-day private guided tour of Arikamedu from Pondicherry - Explore archaeological remains of an ancient trading port - Includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle - Focus on local culture and community involvement through guided insights
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Duration: Around 4 hours.
Normal Price: 70 USD.
Current Price: 63 USD.

Destination: Pondicherry.
On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Auroville is an experimental township that was founded in 1968 and is today home to people of several nationalities. Highlights: • French quarter • Statue of Mahatma Gandhi • Bharati Park • Matrimandir - Auroville • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Known For: Pondicherry Historical Tours, Pondicherry Bus Tours, Pondicherry Car Tours, Pondicherry Zombie, Pondicherry Day Trips, Pondicherry Zombie Slice, Pondicherry Half-day Tours, Pondicherry Cultural Tours, Pondicherry Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 6 hours.