A private guided day tour in kochi | La Vacanza Travel

A private guided day tour in kochi

Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Destination: India, Kerala, Kochi
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  • 4 to 5 hours
  • Kochi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Benefit of a private local guide from the same old city of kochi and also a fun ride in Tuk tuk through the local streets.
Your guide will meet you at Cochin port and guide your team towards the oldest part of kochi called Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Kochi was the centre of Indian spice trade for many centuries, 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 the British.
During your tour in Fort kochi and mattancherry we will discover the traditional landmarks of Kochi,like Chinese fishing nets, Vasco de gama church and also the Dutch palace, a museum under Archeology and later walks through the Jewish street towards Jewish synagogue.
Along with the historical places,you will also visit some other places like Dhobhi (local laundry), Spice ware houses etc to discover the life of the local people in the old kochi city.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

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 minutes

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

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 minutes

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

Cemetry made during 1724

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

Fort kochi beach is called Mahatma Gandhi Beach

Duration: 10 minutes

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

A roman catholic church made during 1505

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Indo-Portuguese Museum, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India

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 minutes

Stop At: Silks & Crafts Museum, Jawahar Rd Pandikudy, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India

A shopping stop, for silk, jewellery and cratfs.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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 minutes

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

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 minutes

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

A synagogue called Pardesi Synagogue in Mattancherry which is made during 1568.The only functioning synagogue in Kerala

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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 minutes

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

Womens cooperative Spice markets

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
  • Entry/Admission - Indo-Portuguese Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Francis
  • Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Entry/Admission - Mattancherry Palace

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Personal Expenses
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • 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

1: Cochin Port, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682003, India
2: Cochin Port Authority, X7C5+2FQ, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682009, India


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 to 5 hours


User's Reviews

TravelQueen317

24 Apr, 2024

I highly recommend Biju tours! The pre tour communication was excellent as was flexibility when we were detained disembarking Oceania Nautica Cruise passengers be advised a face to face interview is required to clear their immigration so allow extra time It was very hot so we switched from Tuk Tuk to an air conditioned car We made a special request for a shopping stop at an upscale local shop which was happily accommodated Interesting tour and top notch service!

Sunshine58959395510

15 Oct, 2023

Our guide, Freddy was a great tour guide and took us all over Kochi in his Tuk Tuk. He waited patiently for my wife to buy all her souvenirs.

PradeepOldNavy

10 Sep, 2023

Biju with his deep knowldege of the place made it intersting for me and my teenage daughter and 9 year odl son. I woudl recommend the tour to people who are Kochi and surrounding areas too. It good to see your own place from a differnt lens

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