Private Kochi Guided Tour: Explore Cultural Heritage and Historical Landmarks
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Kochi (Cochin)
Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage and historical landmarks of Kochi on this private guided tour. Explore the spice trade history, visit iconic sites like the Chinese fishing nets and Dutch palace, and experience the local way of life. Entrance tickets and hotel pickup/drop-off included.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mattancherry Palace - Dutch Palace
  • Jew Town - Jewish street where jewish community still living
  • Paradesi Synagogue - Jewish Synagogue also called Pardeshi Synagogue
  • Cochin Spice Market - Womens cooperative spice market
  • Jain Temple - Only Jain temple in kochi
  • Fort Kochi Beach - Also called Mahatma Gandhi Beach
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - Roman catholic Church made during 1505
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - Traditional fishing nets
  • Church of Saint Francis - First European church in India
  • Dutch Cemetery - Cemetry for Dutch made during 1724
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Entry Fees
  • Driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us on this half-day, privately guided journey through Kochi in a air-conditioned cab, accompanied by a local guide or driver/guide. Kochi, rich in spice history, has been a principal center of spice trade in India. It was this lavish culture of spices that lured many foreign traders. Kochi also lays claim to being the first place in colonial India where Europeans, beginning with the Portuguese (1500-1663), followed by the Dutch and then the British, set up colonies. The colonial influence is most evident in the old buildings here.

On this tour, you will explore the iconic landmarks of Kochi’s history, including the Chinese fishing nets, Vasco de Gama Church, Dutch cemetery, and moving on to the Dutch palace, which is currently an Archaeological Survey of India museum. The tour will also include a walk to the famed Jewish Synagogue, and a glimpse into the daily lives of those working in spice warehouses, laundry areas, and women’s cooperatives.

The tour includes your entry fees, as well as Hotel pick-up and drop-off.

  • Please provide valid Contact number( Watsapp number) for better pick up service.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Location
Mattancherry Palace
Palace Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kkbaustin
Feb 4, 2024
Great value for the price. - Biju is very knowledgeable and personable, and he customized our tour to suit our preferences. His English is excellent and the car was very clean. The driver was also excellent. Highly recommended his services.
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Lalitsharma123
Jun 28, 2019
Excellent Hotel Trident Agra - Hi, I am Lalit, had A good experience with Hotel Trident Agra.I checked in 22nd of June 2019 and checked out on 23rd of June 2019 with my family. The hotel service is outstnding. I had both Lunch and Dinner in hotel. Food quality is very good. Want to special thanks Mr Sheeshpal Rana and chef Vikas for providing a good quality service and food. Also thanks to Mr Roshan and Mr Mishra providing a best service to my family. I want to aay that about Mr Sheeshpal,he is good Asset to hotel.My family was very happy. I want to come back soon and will refer this hotel to my all loveone. Thanks once again.
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Sona
May 25, 2019
An enjoyable and informative tour of the city - We had a great time. The tour guide was very friendly and informative and he and the driver took us to very interesting sights in the city. I can only recommend this tour.
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Nibha
Mar 25, 2019
Very enjoyable half day experience - We took the half day sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi. Our guide Mr. Anil was very knowledgeable, friendly and accomodative. We had a great experience :)
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Keat_siang73
May 20, 2018
Pleasant walking tour with knowledgeable guide - I went on a half-day walking tour with Biju, and he was very knowledgeable and could tell me interesting facts about the historical attractions around Fort Kochi. He was also friendly, polite, punctual and responsive.
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