Late Evening Walking Mattancherry, Fort Kochi With Dinner

Kochi, India
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Duration3h - 4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

On this late evening walking tour explore the old part of Kochi - the multi-ethnic Mattancherry and the colonial facades of Fort Kochi. Numerous ethnic communities like Jews, Konkani, Gujarati, Jains and Marathi have been living in Mattancherry for centuries and their synagogues, churches, temples and mosques can be seen all around. Fort Kochi is steeped in the history and culture of the Portuguese, Dutch and British who occupied it through the ages.

Highlights
• Multi-cultural ambience of Mattancherry
• Colonial facades of Fort Kochi
• Kolam (floor design) making with a local family

What's included

  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Dinner (beverage excluded)
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Dutch Cemetery
    30m
    You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and driven to Mattancherry where you will be met by your guide.

    Start your walk at the Dutch Palace and continue to Gujarati Street where more than 700 Gujarati families live.
  2. Jews in Cochin
    1h
    Walk through Kongini Street, the Jew Town with its antique shops and the local markets selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, groceries and other items. During the walk you will also visit a local family and learn how to draw the traditional 'kolam' floor design.
  3. Fort Kochi
    2h
    Next walk into the adjacent neighbourhood of Fort Kochi and go past colonial style mansions, St. Francis Church - the oldest European church in India and old Portuguese buildings like Vasco House.

    After the walk, enjoy dinner (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.

    After dinner you will be dropped back at your hotel.

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
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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