Private Guided Day Tour in Kochi: Explore Historical Landmarks with a Local Guide
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Kochi
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Kochi on a private guided day tour. Explore historical landmarks, ride in a Tuk Tuk, and discover the local way of life.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - The traditional fishing nets of kochi, which is still use for the livelyhood of the local people in fortkochi. You can also join them to catch the fishes using the fishing nets.
  • Church of Saint Francis - St Francis church in Fort kochi, the first European church in India made in 1503.
    Also called Vasco da gama church , as his body was buried inside the church.
  • Dutch Cemetery - Cemetry made during 1724
  • Fort Kochi Beach - Fort kochi beach is called Mahatma Gandhi Beach
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - A roman catholic church made during 1505
  • Indo-Portuguese Museum - A museum which exihibits the relics of old catholic churches.
    Also a place where you can see the remains of Old Fort in Kochi called Manuel Fort, the first European fort in India.
  • Silks & Crafts Museum - A shopping stop, for silk, jewellery and cratfs.
  • Jain Temple - A temple where tourists are allowed to go inside, only in the morning at fixed time. (Not allowed on Holidays and festival time)
  • Jew Town - Jew Town in Mattancherry, where the Jewish community still exists.
    A tourist market where you can watch good collections of crafts and antiques
  • Paradesi Synagogue - A synagogue called Pardesi Synagogue in Mattancherry which is made during 1568.The only functioning synagogue in Kerala
  • Mattancherry Palace - Mattancherry Palace also called Dutch Palace, which is made during mid of 16th century. now a museum under the Archeological survey of India.
  • Cochin Spice Market - Womens cooperative Spice markets
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local Guide
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Benefit of a private local guide from the same old city of kochi and also a fun ride in Tuk tuk through the local streets.
Your guide will meet you at Cochin port and guide your team towards the oldest part of kochi called Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Kochi was the centre of Indian spice trade for many centuries, because of her rich spice history kochi was attracted by most of the foreign traders.Kochi was the first european colonies for Portuguese in the colonial India from the year 1500-1663, followed by Dutch and later by the British.
During your tour in Fort kochi and mattancherry we will discover the traditional landmarks of Kochi,like Chinese fishing nets, Vasco de gama church and also the Dutch palace, a museum under Archeology and later walks through the Jewish street towards Jewish synagogue.
Along with the historical places,you will also visit some other places like Dhobhi (local laundry), Spice ware houses etc to discover the life of the local people in the old kochi city.

Location
Cochin Port
Cancellation Policy

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

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Travelqueen317
Apr 24, 2024
Above and beyond service! - I highly recommend Biju tours! The pre tour communication was excellent as was flexibility when we were detained disembarking Oceania Nautica Cruise passengers be advised a face to face interview is required to clear their immigration so allow extra time It was very hot so we switched from Tuk Tuk to an air conditioned car We made a special request for a shopping stop at an upscale local shop which was happily accommodated Interesting tour and top notch service!
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Sunshine58959395510
Oct 15, 2023
Great tour of Kochi with Freddy - Our guide, Freddy was a great tour guide and took us all over Kochi in his Tuk Tuk. He waited patiently for my wife to buy all her souvenirs.
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Pradeepoldnavy
Sep 10, 2023
True Kochi Exprience with Biju - Biju with his deep knowldege of the place made it intersting for me and my teenage daughter and 9 year odl son. I woudl recommend the tour to people who are Kochi and surrounding areas too. It good to see your own place from a differnt lens
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