Fort Kochi Half Day or Full day City Tour

4.0 (4 reviews) Kochi, India
Duration5h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the authentic side of Kochi with a flexible half-day or full-day experience combining a working fishing harbour with the historic areas of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town.

For the best fishing harbour experience, an early start around 7:00 AM is recommended. After approximately one hour of travel from Kochi, visit Chellanam or Kanakadavu Fishing Harbour, where the morning is at its busiest until around 11:00 AM. See fishermen returning with their catch, traditional fishing boats and the lively rhythm of Kerala’s coastal communities.

After the harbour visit, continue to Fort Kochi and Jewish Town, exploring historic streets, Chinese fishing nets, heritage buildings, markets and Kochi’s fascinating maritime & multicultural history.

The tour is completely flexible: choose a 4-hour half-day or 8-hour full-day experience according to your interests and available time. If you prefer not to visit a fishing harbour, you can instead choose local markets or other Kochi attractions.

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned car / minivan.
  • Local guide
  • Entrance Fee at Dutch Palace Museum and Paradeshy Synagogue
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees for foriegn nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum. this is INR 350 per person

What to expect

  1. 15m
    We will meet you at the International Cruise Terminal Kochi Port on arrival if you are coming by ship.
  2. Fort Kochi
    15m
    We can also meet you at any hotel at Fort kochi if you are booked to stay there.
  3. Ernakulam
    15m
    Ernakulam is the down town area or the modern city of Kochi. If you have booked to stay at any hotel at Ernakulam if you are there.
  4. Church of Saint Francis
    15m
    Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi.
    From Chinese Fishing Nets the walks 5 minutes to the Church of St. Francis. This is the first European Church built in India and it is in side this church that Vasco Da Gama was buried first before taking him to be buried at Portugal.
  5. Fort Kochi
    30m
    Tour # 1 Over View of Kochi.
    The tour first goes to Fort Kochi heritage area.
  6. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    15m
    Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi
    From Church of St. Francis the tour goes to Santa Cruz, whic is one of the popular heritage edifices of Kochi.
  7. Mattancherry
    30m
    Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi
    From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour will go to Mattancherry. It is here the tour visits the Jewish Town and Dutch palace.
  8. Paradesi Synagogue
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi.
    The tour will go to visit the Paradesi Synagogue at Jewish Town.
  9. Jews in Cochin
    15m
    Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi.
    From Mattancherry Palace the tour will go to Jewish Town the earliest jewish settlement of India.
  10. Mattancherry Palace
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi.
    At Mattancherry the tour visits the Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace Museum wherein we will see the most beautiful mural paintings on the walls.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

1. The travelers who arrive Kochi by ship will be met at Kochi Cruise Terminal .
2. The Travelers who arrive differently can inform us so that we can arrange to pick them up accordingly.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking:, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • A minimum of 02 people per booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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