Discover the rich European influence in Cochin through a detailed heritage walk. Explore the elegant houses of Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders, and immerse yourself in the charm of this delightful city.
Discover the rich European influence in Cochin through a detailed heritage walk. Explore the elegant houses of Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders, and immerse yourself in the charm of this delightful city.
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - You will be transferred by vehicle from your hotel in Cochin to Fort Immanuel, where you will commence your walking tour. Fort Immanuel once belonged to the Portuguese and is a symbol of the strategic alliance. Walking on you will learn about another colonial structure - David Hall. Moving on, you reach Princess…
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - You will be transferred by vehicle from your hotel in Cochin to Fort Immanuel, where you will commence your walking tour. Fort Immanuel once belonged to the Portuguese and is a symbol of the strategic alliance. Walking on you will learn about another colonial structure - David Hall. Moving on, you reach Princess Street famous for the fresh flower shops here. After having a look at the Burgher Street and the Delta Study, a heritage bungalow built in the year 1808 and now functioning as a high school, you walk down, once again to Princess Street and then to Rose Street. There you will find Vasco house, believed to be the residence of Vasco-da Gama. House is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in Cochin.
Onward you walk to Ridsdale Road to find the VOC gate, the large wooden gate facing the Parade ground. Finally you reach Vasco-da-Gama Square with a view of the famous Chinese fishing nets at Cochin’s seaside. Here your tour ends and you will be taken back to your hotel in Cochin.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Light refreshments
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Cochin in parts is a throwback to 18th century European influences. Wide tree lined roads carrying names like Princess Street and Rose Street separating the tile-roofed, elegant houses of the Portuguese, Dutch and British traders, who all left their marks on this delightful city. The tour familiarizes you with Cochin’s European heritage while you also…
Cochin in parts is a throwback to 18th century European influences. Wide tree lined roads carrying names like Princess Street and Rose Street separating the tile-roofed, elegant houses of the Portuguese, Dutch and British traders, who all left their marks on this delightful city. The tour familiarizes you with Cochin’s European heritage while you also get to know more intimately one of the pearls of modern Kerala State.
Note: (Expect More Peoples on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.
- Children under age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
