Immerse yourself in the cultural diversity and colonial architectures of Mattancherry and Fort Kochi on this guided evening walk. Discover the vibrant multi-ethnic community of Mattancherry and admire the colonial facades of Fort Kochi. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the art of Kolam making with a local family.
Immerse yourself in the cultural diversity and colonial architectures of Mattancherry and Fort Kochi on this guided evening walk. Discover the vibrant multi-ethnic community of Mattancherry and admire the colonial facades of Fort Kochi. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the art of Kolam making with a local family.
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Dutch Cemetery - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the evening and transported to Mattancherry, where they will meet their guide.
Begin the tour at the Dutch Palace and proceed to Gujarati Street, home to over 700 Gujarati families. - Jew Town - Stroll through Kongini Street, exploring Jew Town with its antique shops and local…
- Dutch Cemetery - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the evening and transported to Mattancherry, where they will meet their guide.
Begin the tour at the Dutch Palace and proceed to Gujarati Street, home to over 700 Gujarati families.
- Jew Town - Stroll through Kongini Street, exploring Jew Town with its antique shops and local markets offering fruits, vegetables, flowers, groceries, and more. During the walk, visitors will also have the opportunity to visit a local family and learn the art of drawing the traditional ‘kolam’ floor design.
- Fort Kochi - Continue into the nearby neighborhood of Fort Kochi, passing by colonial-style mansions, St. Francis Church - the oldest European church in India, and historic Portuguese buildings like Vasco House.
After the walk, savor a delightful dinner (beverage not included) at a local restaurant.
Following dinner, guests will be returned to their hotel.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English speaking guide
- Dinner (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English speaking guide
- Dinner (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Kochi on this evening stroll through its old districts - the diverse Mattancherry and the colonial structures of Fort Kochi. Mattancherry is a melting pot of various ethnic societies such as Jews, Konkani, Gujarati, Jains and Marathi that have made this place their home for generations. Their synagogues, churches,…
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Kochi on this evening stroll through its old districts - the diverse Mattancherry and the colonial structures of Fort Kochi. Mattancherry is a melting pot of various ethnic societies such as Jews, Konkani, Gujarati, Jains and Marathi that have made this place their home for generations. Their synagogues, churches, temples and mosques are scattered throughout the quarter. Fort Kochi echoes of the past legacies of the Portuguese, Dutch and British invasions.
Key Attractions
• The diverse cultural mix of Mattancherry
• The colonial architectural frontage of Fort Kochi
• Learn Kolam (floor art) making with a local family
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
