Cochin Port Shore Excursion – A Private Guided Tour of kochi

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Duration4h - 5h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step Off Your Cruise and Into the Heart of Old Kochi

Explore Kochi’s rich heritage with a private guided tour from Cochin Port, ideal for cruise passengers. Discover the colonial charm of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with a local English-speaking guide. Visit iconic landmarks like the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church (Vasco da Gama's burial site), the Dutch Cemetery, and the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), a museum under the Archaeological Survey of India. Stroll through Jew Town to the historic Paradesi Synagogue and experience Kochi’s vibrant spice markets and local life. This exclusive tour includes Cochin Port pick-up and drop-off, and a personalized experience exploring spice warehouses, traditional laundry areas (Dhobi Khana), and women-run cooperatives. Uncover the real Kochi through stories, history, and culture on this top-rated shore excursion. Perfect for those seeking an authentic, local experience with expert guidance.
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What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local Guide
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

  1. Chinese Fishing Nets
    15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Church of Saint Francis
    15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Dutch Cemetery
    Pass by
    Cemetry made during 1724
  4. Fort Kochi Beach
    10m
    Fort kochi beach is called Mahatma Gandhi Beach
  5. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    15m · Admission ticket included
    A roman catholic church made during 1505
  6. Indo-Portuguese Museum
    15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  7. Silks & Crafts Museum
    30m
    A shopping stop, for silk, jewellery and cratfs.
  8. Jain Temple
    15m
    A temple where tourists are allowed to go inside, only in the morning at fixed time. (Not allowed on Holidays and festival time)
  9. Jews in Cochin
    30m
    Jew Town in Mattancherry, where the Jewish community still exists.
    A tourist market where you can watch good collections of crafts and antiques
  10. Paradesi Synagogue
    15m · Admission ticket included
    A synagogue called Pardesi Synagogue in Mattancherry which is made during 1568.The only functioning synagogue in Kerala
  11. Mattancherry Palace
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Mattancherry Palace also called Dutch Palace, which is made during mid of 16th century. now a museum under the Archeological survey of India.
  12. Cochin Spice Market
    30m
    Womens cooperative Spice markets

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will be picked up from the cochin port . You guide will meet you in front of the cruise ship , he will be holding your "Name board ".

Meeting point

You will be picked up from the cochin port . You guide will meet you in front of the cruise ship , he will be holding your "Name board ".

End point

You will be picked up from the cochin port . You guide will meet you in front of the cruise ship , he will be holding your "Name board ".

End point

You will be picked up from the cochin port . You guide will meet you in front of the cruise ship , he will be holding your "Name board ".

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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