Experience Kochi Like a Local: Tuk-Tuk, Bus & Heritage Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the Essentials of Kochi — Like a Local!

Discover Kochi through its heritage, people, streets and everyday life, combining the comfort of a private air-conditioned car or van with the fun of travelling by Tuk-Tuk and public bus.

Your experience begins with a personal welcome at the Kochi Cruise Terminal or your hotel. Travel to historic Fort Kochi and explore its highlights by Tuk-Tuk, including the famous Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church.

Continue by public bus to Jewish Town, experiencing a glimpse of everyday Kochi along the way. Enjoy a gentle walk through this historic neighbourhood and visit the Paradesi Synagogue and Dutch Palace.

Take time to wander through the old Jewish settlement, explore its shops, admire historic buildings, or relax with a tea, coffee and Indian snacks.

Finally, return comfortably by private car or van to your hotel or cruise ship.

A memorable combination of heritage, local transport, walking and authentic Kochi experiences—full

What's Included

Local guide
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Tuk Tuks, and Public Bus Fare
Entrance Fee for Indian nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum
Food and drinks.
Gratuities
Entrance fee for Foriegn Nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum. This is INR 350 per person

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Apart from the hotels listed above you can notify your hotel/Resort/homstay in Kochi. We will pick you from your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fort Kochi Beach

    From the harbor or hotel the tour will in car / van drive to Fort Kochi. (30 minutes). At Fort Kochi the members of the tour group will board waiting tuk Tuks. I the Tuk Tuk the tour will go to the Fort Kochi beach where the Chinese Fishing Nets are.( Vasco da Gama Square.)

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Chinese Fishing Nets

    First thing to visit at Fort Kochi at beach will be the Chinese Fishing nets.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

    From the Church of St. Francis the tour will walk to Santa Cruz ( 15 minutes) Visit the Santa Cruz ( 15 minutes)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Fort Kochi

    From Santa Cruz the tour will walk to the Fort Kochi Bus Stand ( 15 minutes. )

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Church of Saint Francis

    From the Chinese Fishing Nets the tour will walk ( 5 minutes to Church of St. Francis. Visit the church ( 15 minutes).

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Mattancherry Palace

    From the Mattancherry Bus Stand the group will walk to Mattancherry Palace Museum which is also known as Dutch Palace. Visit the Dutch Palace ( 30 minutes )

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Jew Town

    After the visit of Dutch palace the tour will walk to Jew Town ( Jewish Town) ( 5 minutes ) The Jew Town is fascinating with the ancient residential buildings of the Jewish people who lived here 450 years back. Now these buildings are shops for gifts. Wander around Jewish town ( 30 minutes )

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Paradesi Synagogue

    The tour then proceeds to the Synagogue to see the oldest synagogue in the British Common Wealth and counted as one among very few orthodox synagogues in the world. Visit the synagogue ( 15 minutes) After this visit the tour will end and all the travelers will be transferred to the starting point.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Mattancherry

    From Fort Kochi the Tour will travel in a public bus to go to Mattancherry. (30 minutes)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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 Excel India Tours
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Tuk Tuk Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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