Cochin Heritage Walk Detailed View of this City's Fascinating European Influence

Kochi, India
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Cochin in parts is a throwback to 18th century European influences.  Wide tree lined roads carrying names like Princess Street and Rose Street separating the tile-roofed, elegant houses of the Portuguese, Dutch and British traders, who all left their marks on this delightful city. The tour familiarizes you with Cochin’s European heritage while you also get to know more intimately one of the pearls of modern Kerala State.

Note: (Expect More Peoples on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.

What's included

  • Light refreshments
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Snacks
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will be transferred by vehicle from your hotel in Cochin to Fort Immanuel, where you will commence your walking tour. Fort Immanuel once belonged to the Portuguese and is a symbol of the strategic alliance. Walking on you will learn about another colonial structure - David Hall. Moving on, you reach Princess Street famous for the fresh flower shops here. After having a look at the Burgher Street and the Delta Study, a heritage bungalow built in the year 1808 and now functioning as a high school, you walk down, once again to  Princess Street and then to Rose Street. There you will find Vasco house, believed to be the residence of Vasco-da Gama. House is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in Cochin.

    Onward you walk to Ridsdale Road to find the VOC gate, the large wooden gate facing the Parade ground. Finally you reach Vasco-da Gama Square with a view of the famous Chinese fishing nets at Cochin’s seaside. Here your tour ends and you will be taken back to your hotel in Cochin.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup details

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking

Cancellation policy

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