Guruvayoor temple is one of the most sacred pilgrim hubs in Kerala. It is dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu worshipped in the form of  Balakrishna. It is situated in the heart of Guruvayoor.

Guruvayoor Mammiyoor Shiva temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva adds to the lore of Guruvayoor. It is said that Lord Shiva was the original owner of Guruvayoor Temple. It is 1 km from the city center.

Guruvayur Punnathurkotta Elephant Palace was established from the ruins of Punathur. It is located at about 3 km away from the western gate of the Guruvayoor temple.

Guruvayoor Institute of Mural Painting is situated at the eastern gate of the Guruvayoor temple. It offers a five-year diploma in Kerela Style mural painting, aesthetics, sculpture, and art taught in the traditional Gurukula System. It is situated in the heart of Guruvayoor.

Guruvayoor Vallabhatta Kalari is a great place to learn a different form of martial arts which dates back many centuries and is a delight to watch and is situated very close to the town, Vallabhatta Kalari is one of the most visited ancient material centers. It is 2 km from the city center.

Vaddakkunnathan Temple is also called as Tenkailasam. It is one of the famous temples of Kerala and is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the heart of Thrissur