Private Tour of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town: Exploring Local Culture for Groups of 1-15 People
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Kochi (Cochin)
Immerse yourself in the local culture of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town with a private tour for groups of 1-15 people. Experience public transport, explore different regions, and indulge your senses in the narrow streets and by-lanes.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vasco da Gama Square - On meeting the travelers at Vasco da Gama square and formal introduction the tour start walking to the chinese Fishing nets area.
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets at operation, take photos, interact with fishermen. 15 minutes.
  • Church of Saint Francis - From Chinese Fishing Nets walk ( 5 minutes ) to St. Frasncis Church.to pay homage to Vasco da Gama whos body was buried first in this church.
  • Santa Cruz - From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour ride in tuk tuk (15 minutes ) to the Cheralai Leave the tuk tuk to explore the region where Saraswath Brahmins live in the small town ship. Here is their colony, their famous ancient temple, their market of daily requirements.
  • Mattancherry - From Fort Kochi walk along the narrow market roads to Mattancherry, where we will visit the Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace.
  • Mattancherry Palace - Mattancherry Palace is popularly known as Dutch Palace was the seat of administration of the Kochi royalty.
  • Paradesi Synagogue - From Mattancherry Palace the tour group will walk to the ancient synagogue of the Kochi Jews.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

The exclusive excursion is designed for a small party, ranging from a lone traveler to a party of fifteen, interested in experiencing Kochi through the eyes of its inhabitants. Utilizing modes of transport such as the tuk tuk and the local bus provides a window into the daily lives of local citizens. Additionally, the tour navigates through communities such as the Saraswath Brahmins, Marvaris, and Gujarathi Brahmins, each showcasing their unique cultural identity and coexistence marked by a notable degree of mutual respect and integration. Journeying through the intimate streets and alleyways via tuk tuk immerses participants in an authentic sensation that gratifies all senses.

Location
Vasco da Gama Square
Cancellation Policy

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

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Yoav_l
Sep 30, 2022
The guide was... - The guide was knowledgeable and with good English. We traveled to interesting places and he gave us a feeling of being a local
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