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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. Book your private Kochi tour today!

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 ".

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

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

Inclusion

Bottled water

Entrance fees

In-vehicle air conditioning

Local Guide

Parking fees

Exclusion

Lunch

Personal Expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Biju's Tours

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