Late Evening Walking Tour Mattancherry, Fort Kochi | La Vacanza Travel

Late Evening Walking Tour Mattancherry, Fort Kochi

Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Destination: India, Kerala, Kochi
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  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Kochi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Dutch Cemetery Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala

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 (own expense) at a local restaurant.

After dinner you will be dropped back at your hotel.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Local English speaking guide
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Bottled water

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Traveler pickup is offered
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.


Airports

  • Kochi Airport, Kochi (Cochin) India


Departure Time

06:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 to 3 hours


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