Our Free Walking Tour


At WalkWithUs, we belive that there are more things to explore in Thanjavur than the regualr attraction. We believe some of the most fascinating things about our cities can be found just off the well beaten track.

It doesn't matter if your are a tourist or a local who has been living in Thanjavur your entire life, we invite you to join us in looking beyond the regular tourist spots. That's the one reason why we started our WalkWithUs free walking tours.

At WalkWithUs, we consider ourselves city specialists; all of our guides live locally and are actively involved in various local communities. We strongly belive that our city has something for everyone. We would love to see our city though your eyes.

We are one among the free tour operators in India and the "only" free walking tour operator in Tamilnadu.

All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.
- Friedrich Nietzsche




OUR WALKING TOUR



Our tours grew out of a love for the area in which we live and a desire to share this with others by showing the city as seen through our eyes. Our guides have all been living in the city for a very long time. All of this makes for an unforgettable city experience for both visitors and locals alike. urrently we operate at Thanjavur and Kumbakonam town.



PRIVATE TOUR - WEEKENDS

We offer personalized guide services just for you.

This means you get to explore Thanjavur / Kumbakonam just the way you would want to. You will have your own personal tour guide. You can decide where the tour starts from, where it should finish and how long it lasts. But the major advantage of this option is that the guide can cater specifically for your areas of interest.

Please send us an email to know about the cost and availability



The Original Temple Walk.

Runs on everyday.

Cost: FREE

Our first and original tour. Join us for a 3.5 Hour Walk through the heart of Thanjavur.

You will be introduced to various temples, history behind, local faith, local food.

You will get an overview of Thanjavur / Kumbakonam's 1000-year history, about differnt rulers. Over the period of the tour, we hope that you will see our unique way of living - how our unique blend of culture/religion/perspective shaped to the city that it is today.

The walking tour aims to go deeper than just introducing the sites: we’ll stray off the beaten path and delve into the city’s amazing history, from the darkest hours to the brightest moments.

Of course, we’ll also try to provide you with an insider’s take on what you can do during your stay in Thanjavur / Kumbakonam.

As numbers are limited for the tours, please drop us an email to find out more about the tour or to book a slot with us.



And the best part? These tours are FREE

Of course, tips are always welcome (our guides receive no other compensation or commissions).

We believe that tips given should be voluntary and in direct proportion to the quality of the tour and the budget of the traveler. Value for money goes a long way, and satisfied customers tip what they think the tour was worth!





FAQ




  • 1. Are the Free Tours really FREE?

    In a word - Yes!

    Tips to our guides are welcome (again... they receive no other compensation/commissions), but there will be no pressure to tip. We have faith in the quality of our tours and we strongly believe that we have something to offer everyone, no matter the budget.

    So tip what you think the the tour is worth, tip what is comfortable to you.

  • 2. So... what's all about?

    You are a skeptical one, aren't you? Well... if there is a catch, we would really appreciate your help to create an awareness about WalkWithUs.

    We are relatively new to the tourism scene in India and hope that we can expand on the free tours concept (more routes, more timing, more people). So write about us on your blog, or leave a good review for us on Tripadvisor.

  • 3. Where are there no details about the tours found on this website?

    Well... We do require you to send us an email at

    contact@walwithus.in

    to register your interest and we will let you know more details about the tours once we get you signed up.

  • 4. Why do we need to register?

    We do place a limit on the number of sign ups per tour because we find that groups that are too big are no fun for everyone involved.

    Our aim is for our guests to have a more personal and intimate experience with us.

  • 5. How far in advance should we register for the tours?

    For the Free Tours, we typically open up registration about 4 weeks before the tours

    For engaging our guide services, we would recommend (if possible) contacting us about 3 weeks before the tour, so that we can do a better job at finding out more about you and customizing things to your interests.

  • 6. What do we need to bring along?

    We recommend:

    - Comfortable footwear (we are expected to cover 3 - 5km over the 3.5 hours you are with us)

    - Drinking Water (100% humidity expected)

    - Sunblock/Umbrella/Poncho (because we can’t control the weather)

    - A wink and a smile - trust us! The tour is a great way to make new friends/travel companions. We understand that we've hooked up quite a few couchsurfing opportunities too. Great stuff!

  • 7. Do I need to be physically fit to join the tour?

    We would say.... not really.

    The tours run up to four hours long and we will be covering a bit of distance, but we have frequent breaks planned along the route and our Guides will try to pace themselves to make sure that everyone can keep up.

  • 8. What are the cities we operate?

    Current we operate in two towns.

    1. Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamilnadu, India

    2. Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, India

    We are trying to increase the city count. We are software engineers, work in an MNC and our passion is to make the people to know about our city and culture in depth.


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Contact Information

+91-7010791299
46/111, Nirmala Nagar, II Street, Pudukottai road, Thanjavur - 613007
contact@walkwithus.in



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