Private Kochi guided Tours - Cultural Experience of kochi with a local guide ! | La Vacanza Travel

Private Kochi guided Tours - Cultural Experience of kochi with a local guide !

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: India, Kerala, Kochi
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  • 4 hours
  • Kochi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover Kochi in this half-day Private guided tour in air-conditioned Cab with Local Guide or Driver/Guide. Kochi was the centre of spice trade in India and because of her rich spice history kochi was attracted by most of the foreign traders. Kochi was the first european colonies for Portuguese in the colonial India from the year 1500-1663, followed by Dutch and later by  British. It is the old buildings which most clearly reveal this deep-rooted colonial influence.

During this tour you will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi like Chinese fishing nets, Vasco de gama church,dutch cemetry and after towards the Dutch palace, a museum under ASI and walk towards famous Jewish synagogue. Also some real life of people working in spice warehouses, washing areas, womens co-operatives etc.

Tour is Inclusive of your Entrance tickets and Pick up and Drop Off from Hotel only.

 

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India

Dutch Palace

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India

Jewish street where jewish community still living

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India

Jewish Synagogue also called Pardeshi Synagogue

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cochin Spice Market, Jew Town Road Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India

Womens cooperative spice market

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jain Temple, Gujarati Road, Kochi (Cochin) 682 002 India

Only Jain temple in kochi

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India

Also called Mahatma Gandhi Beach

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Parade & KB Jacob Road Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India

Roman catholic Church made during 1505

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India

Traditional fishing nets

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India

First European church in India

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Dutch Cemetery Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India

Cemetry for Dutch made during 1724

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Driver
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Entry Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Jain Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
  • Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Francis
  • Entry/Admission - Jew Town
  • Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Entry/Admission - Mattancherry Palace

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please provide valid Contact number( Watsapp number) for better pick up service.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
“Tour departs from Centrally located or nearby Hotels in Kochi.

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

kkbaustin

04 Feb, 2024

Biju is very knowledgeable and personable, and he customized our tour to suit our preferences. His English is excellent and the car was very clean. The driver was also excellent. Highly recommended his services.

Lalitsharma123

28 Jun, 2019

Hi, I am Lalit, had A good experience with Hotel Trident Agra.I checked in 22nd of June 2019 and checked out on 23rd of June 2019 with my family. The hotel service is outstnding. I had both Lunch and Dinner in hotel. Food quality is very good. Want to special thanks Mr Sheeshpal Rana and chef Vikas for providing a good quality service and food. Also thanks to Mr Roshan and Mr Mishra providing a best service to my family. I want to aay that about Mr Sheeshpal,he is good Asset to hotel.My family was very happy. I want to come back soon and will refer this hotel to my all loveone. Thanks once again.

Sona H

25 May, 2019

We had a great time. The tour guide was very friendly and informative and he and the driver took us to very interesting sights in the city. I can only recommend this tour.

Nibha C

25 Mar, 2019

We took the half day sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi. Our guide Mr. Anil was very knowledgeable, friendly and accomodative. We had a great experience :)

Keat_Siang73

20 May, 2018

I went on a half-day walking tour with Biju, and he was very knowledgeable and could tell me interesting facts about the historical attractions around Fort Kochi. He was also friendly, polite, punctual and responsive.

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