Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour: Explore Top Attractions with Convenience of Cruise Ship Pickup
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Kochi (Cochin)
Experience the convenience of a private tuk-tuk tour in Kochi, with pickup from your cruise ship. Explore top attractions like Fort Kochi Beach, Chinese Fishing Nets, and more at your own pace.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chinese Fishing Nets - Chinese fishing nets(Cheena vala)are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as Chinese fishing nets in India, the more formal name for such nets is shore operated lift nets. Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20m or more across. Each structure is at least 10m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end which is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction. This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Indeed, one interpretation of city name Kochi is
- Fort Kochi Beach - Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.
- Dutch Cemetery - The Dutch cemetery is among the visited sites in Fort Kochi, famous for its imperial inhabitants during the olden days who left their homelands centuries ago to propagate and expand their own empire. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India and it contains some interesting stories around it.
- Church of Saint Francis - St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.
- Indo-Portuguese Museum - The Indo-Portuguese Museum is a museum in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.
- Maritime Museum Kochi - Museum examining the naval history of India, with warship models, artillery & uniforms on display.
- Mattancherry Palace - The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the “tentative list” of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Paradesi Synagogue - The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
- Cochin Spice Market - Down-to-earth shop with polished displays & a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk.
- Jain Temple - Prominent Jain place of worship, known for its pigeon show & feeding, held every day at noon.
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Dhoby Khana Public Laundry - The historical Dhobi Khana public laundry, functioning near Veli Ground at Fort Kochi, is set for modernization. The Vannar community leaders who run the laundry has approached the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) seeking assistance to set up modern facilities to wash and dry clothes.
The laundry service started by the Vannar community from Tamil Nadu during the Dutch period still follows the traditional method of washing clothes by hand, drying them in the open and ironing. Around 45 washermen are employed at the laundry. The latest move by the Vannar Sangham is to lure youngsters in the community to the traditional vocation and thereby to retain it.
What's Included
- Variety of poses with our tuk-tuk
- Bottled water
Additional Information
See Kochi’s top attractions independently, in your own private tuk-tuk, with this private shore excursion which includes round-trip transfers from the cruise ship dock. You’ll have plenty of flexibility to explore at your leisure, with time to stop at key attractions such as Fort Kochi Beach and its Chinese Fishing Nets, the Dutch Cemetery, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, and Mattancherry Palace, to name a few. Our tuk-tuk driver will be waiting outside the port with your name placard to receive you on time.
Location
Chinese Fishing Nets
Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi-682001 Kerala India
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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K7330rmah
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing half day tour in Cochin - We had an amazing tuk-tuk tour with Shaheer. To start with, he was flexible in his scheduling when we were held up in customs and immigration. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and took us to see the highlights of Cochin. We particularly enjoyed watching fishermen operate the huge Chinese fishing nets. Shaheer also happily accommodated our requests to take us to (a) eat seafood, (b) eat local fruit, and (c) eat street peanuts (there’s a theme here, we know). We only had half a day in Cochin, and we checked off all we wanted to do. Thank you Shaheer!
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Stevenw690
Apr 14, 2024
A fun half day with Riyas - Riyas was very good and the tour was 5 star in every respect. He tried very hard to make sure we had a good time and we did. Highly recommend.
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Passenger60350366441
Apr 11, 2024
Tuk tuk tour fort kochi - It was one of the best tours we've ever had in india, we had the best time with shimi! Will recommend royal tuk tuk tours 100 percent, he was very kind and committed
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Queendanaeli
Mar 10, 2024
A day with Tuktuk driver - We had an amazing day with Shimi. He is the best.really recommend it. Breakfast was delicious and the rest of the day was wow!!! We are back only now. Thx Shimi
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262gille
Feb 23, 2024
First port in India and first tuk-tuk ride - A great way to see and get a feel of Cochin from a tuk-tuk. Our driver and guide was Shina who waited over 2 hours for us to clear immigration.
He was happy to take us wherever we requested. As it was our first visit to India It was reassuring to know we had a booking and didn't have to start looking for a ride at the port.
Thank you Shina for showing us your beautiful town and country.
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Gillian_e
Feb 23, 2024
First Tuk-Tuk ride - We had a great tour in Kochi with Shina our tuk tuk driver and guide. Due to immigration controls on docking we were 2 hours late for our tour. We messaged Shina to say we understood if he couldn't wait for us but luckily he was very patient and happy to wait.
As we had another tour booked the next day we just wanted to experience a tuk tuk ride so we asked Shina to be shown the general area. He was more than happy to change his schedule and accommodate our request. He took us to the beach and to the spice market and gave us an overview of the area. It was a great experience. Thank you Shina.
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Pamela_s
Feb 19, 2024
Tuk-tuk was fun-fun!! - Reyaz was fantastic! A careful driver, was considerate and took very good care of us. We were never worried or concerned about anything. And he was funny!!! We had so much fun. Thank you!
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Tony_w
Feb 18, 2024
Great tour! - Riaz did a wonderful job taking us round Cochin, we saw some lovely temples and thoroughly enjoyed our day. We felt well looked after and enjoyed our journey in Riaz’s Ferrari!!
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Fincabiggs
Feb 18, 2024
5 star service with no hassle excellent - 5 star service and so easy to use with no hassle. We had the driver for the whole day and he took us to all the sights and an excellent place for lunch. He was waiting for us from the ship and it was a fabulous day
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Kevin_b
Feb 18, 2024
Great - We had a great tour with Nishad, he was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He also took us to a local repair man to get my wife's sandal fixed.
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