Private Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Synagogue Lane, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala, 682002, India
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Overview

Uncover the authentic charm of Kochi with a private tuk-tuk sightseeing tour tailored for non-cruise travelers. This 3 to 4-hour tour offers a personalized exploration of Kochi's rich heritage and vibrant daily life, all while traveling in an eco-friendly tuk-tuk with a knowledgeable local driver. Discover landmarks such as the Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach, and Mattancherry Palace, while enjoying the flexibility to stop for photos, shopping, and refreshments at your own pace. Ideal for couples, families, and solo adventurers seeking a unique local experience. - Private tuk-tuk tour designed exclusively for non-cruise travelers - Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within Kochi city - Explore iconic sites like St. Francis Church and Jew Town - Enjoy a flexible itinerary with time for leisure and local insights

Pickup Information

Our tuk-tuk driver will be there at your convenient pickup location with your name placard to receive you on time.

Language Offered

Hindi-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Malayalam-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Church of Saint Francis
St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Chinese Fishing Nets
Chinese fishing nets(Cheena vala)are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as Chinese fishing nets in India, the more formal name for such nets is shore operated lift nets. Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20m or more across. Each structure is at least 10m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end which is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction. This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Indeed, one interpretation of city name Kochi is ‘co-chin', meaning like China
Duration: 20 mins
3. Fort Kochi Beach
Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Dutch Cemetery
The Dutch cemetery is among the visited sites in Fort Kochi, famous for its imperial inhabitants during the olden days who left their homelands centuries ago to propagate and expand their own empire. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India and it contains some interesting stories around it.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Indo-Portuguese Museum
The Indo-Portuguese Museum is a museum in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Dhoby Khana Public Laundry
The historical Dhobi Khana public laundry, functioning near Veli Ground at Fort Kochi, is set for modernization. The Vannar community leaders who run the laundry has approached the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) seeking assistance to set up modern facilities to wash and dry clothes. The laundry service started by the Vannar community from Tamil Nadu during the Dutch period still follows the traditional method of washing clothes by hand, drying them in the open and ironing. Around 45 washermen are employed at the laundry. The latest move by the Vannar Sangham is to lure youngsters in the community to the traditional vocation and thereby to retain it.
Duration: 20 mins
7. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.
Duration: 20 mins
8. Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple
Cochin Tirumala Devaswom, also called Gosripuram is the biggest and most important socio-religious institution of Gowda Saraswat Brahmins of Kerala, India. The temple is situated at Cherlai in the heart of Mattancherry town in Cochin area which is one of the earliest settlements of GSBs in Kerala. The temple was established in the later half of the 16th century. The history of GSBs in Kerala is inter-woven with that of this temple and its Venkateswara idol.
Duration: 20 mins
9. Mattancherry Palace
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 20 mins
10. Paradesi Synagogue
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
Duration: 20 mins
11. Jain Temple
Prominent Jain place of worship, known for its pigeon show & feeding, held every day at noon.
Duration: 20 mins
12. Cochin Spice Market
Down-to-earth shop with polished displays & a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk.
Duration: 15 mins
13. Jew Town
Historic Jew Town, the heart of the once-thriving Cochin Jewish community, is known for its old-world charm and 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue. Quaint shops around Synagogue Lane and Jew Town Road sell antiques, carvings, and vintage collectibles, along with Keralan crafts and aromatic spices. Laid-back outdoor cafes and artsy eateries, some in heritage buildings, serve local specialties and Western fare.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Photo assistance at all photostops

Bottled water

Private tuk-tuk sightseeing tour in Kochi

Fuel and all parking charges

Travelers can have variety of poses with the Tuk-Tuk

Friendly local tuk-tuk driver

Hotel / homestay / guesthouse pickup and drop-off (non-cruise travelers)

Flexible sightseeing itinerary

Exclusion

Personal expenses and shopping

Pickup outside Kochi city limits (available at extra cost based on distance)

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Cochin Fort Tuk-Tuk Tour

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