Experience Kochi Like a Local: Tuk-Tuk, Bus & Heritage Tour

Kochi, India
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the Essentials of Kochi — Like a Local!

Discover Kochi through its heritage, people, streets and everyday life, combining the comfort of a private air-conditioned car or van with the fun of travelling by Tuk-Tuk and public bus.

Your experience begins with a personal welcome at your hotel. Travel to historic Fort Kochi and explore its highlights by Tuk-Tuk, including the famous Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church.

Continue by public bus to Jewish Town, experiencing a glimpse of everyday Kochi along the way. Enjoy a gentle walk through this historic neighbourhood and visit the Paradesi Synagogue and Dutch Palace.

Take time to wander through the old Jewish settlement, explore its shops, admire historic buildings, or relax with a tea, coffee and Indian snacks.

A memorable combination of heritage, local transport, walking and authentic Kochi experiences—full

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by Car, Van, Tuk Tuks, and Public Transport Bus.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee for Foriegn Nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum. This is INR 350 per person

What to expect

  1. Fort Kochi Beach
    20m · Admission ticket included
    From the harbor or hotel the tour will in car / van drive to Fort Kochi. (30 minutes).

    At Fort Kochi the members of the tour group will board waiting tuk Tuks.

    I the Tuk Tuk the tour will go to the Fort Kochi beach where the Chinese Fishing Nets are.( Vasco da Gama Square.)
  2. Chinese Fishing Nets
    15m · Admission ticket included
    First thing to visit at Fort Kochi at beach will be the Chinese Fishing nets.
  3. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    15m · Admission ticket included
    From the Church of St. Francis the tour will walk to Santa Cruz ( 15 minutes)

    Visit the Santa Cruz ( 15 minutes)
  4. Fort Kochi
    15m
    From Santa Cruz the tour will walk to the Fort Kochi Bus Stand ( 15 minutes. )
  5. Church of Saint Francis
    15m · Admission ticket included
    From the Chinese Fishing Nets the tour will walk ( 5 minutes to Church of St. Francis.

    Visit the church ( 15 minutes).
  6. Mattancherry Palace
    30m · Admission ticket included
    From the Mattancherry Bus Stand the group will walk to Mattancherry Palace Museum which is also known as Dutch Palace. Visit the Dutch Palace ( 30 minutes )
  7. Jews in Cochin
    30m · Admission ticket included
    After the visit of Dutch palace the tour will walk to Jew Town ( Jewish Town) ( 5 minutes )

    The Jew Town is fascinating with the ancient residential buildings of the Jewish people who lived here 450 years back. Now these buildings are shops for gifts.

    Wander around Jewish town ( 30 minutes )
  8. 15m · Admission ticket included
    The tour then proceeds to the Synagogue to see the oldest synagogue in the British Common Wealth and counted as one among very few orthodox synagogues in the world.

    Visit the synagogue ( 15 minutes)

    After this visit the tour will end and all the travelers will be transferred to the starting point.
  9. Mattancherry
    30m · Admission ticket included
    From Fort Kochi the Tour will travel in a public bus to go to Mattancherry. (30 minutes)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Apart from the hotels listed above you can notify your hotel/Resort/homstay in Kochi. We will pick you from your hotel.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, 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

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