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Discover Kochi's fascinating multicultural past on a relaxed guided walking tour through the historic neighbourhoods of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group experience (1–15 guests) combines history, architecture, local life, and hidden stories that most visitors miss.
Walk through the streets where Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab, Chinese, and Jewish communities shaped one of India's oldest international trading ports.
Your walking tour include:
Fort Kochi Beach
Chinese Fishing Nets
Vasco da Gama Square
St. Francis Church (India's oldest European church)
Santa Cruz Basilica (exterior)
Dutch Cemetery (view from outside)
Bastion Bungalow
David Hall
Princess Street
Burger Street
English Village Green
Cochin Club
Parade Ground
Local spice and handicraft shops
Jew Town
Paradesi Synagogue (outside; interior visit if open and admission ticket purchased)
Mattancherry Palace (outside; interior visit optional if time permits)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Go to the Head Post Office, Risdale Road, Fort Kochi and look for our staff with the sign board " EXCEL INDIA TOURS"
Itinerary
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1Vasco da Gama Square
On meeting the travelers at Vasco da Gama square and formal introduction the tour start walking to the chinese Fishing nets area.
Admission ticket free -
2Chinese Fishing Nets
Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets at operation, take photos, interact with fishermen. 15 minutes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Church of Saint Francis
From Chinese Fishing Nets walk ( 5 minutes ) to St. Frasncis Church.to pay homage to Vasco da Gama whos body was buried first in this church.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour ride in tuk tuk (15 minutes ) to the Cheralai Leave the tuk tuk to explore the region where Saraswath Brahmins live in the small town ship. Here is their colony, their famous ancient temple, their market of daily requirements.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Princess Street
The famous princess street, holds hotels, home stays restaurants and shops. The buiildings are ancient and possess charector and beauty
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6St Mary's Convent Nursery School
St. Mary's Convent and girls schools under the convent held in high esteem by the people. We can see the beautiful street and the elegant convent building. The students in their uniforms present a thrilling sight.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Napier Street
Anther important stree Napier street which is studded with residential buildings of the earlier Europeans lived here now occupied by the Anglo Indian Families.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Peter celli street
Another road adjacent to the Princess street is also with Dutch and Portuguese styled houses are attrctive worth walking through. We do cover this street on this tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Burger Street
The Burger Street in Fort Kochi is the apple in the eye of the backpackers, where we find a line of houses hosting tourists. Famous homestays in Fortkochi are found here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Quiros Street
Like Burger Street Quiros street is another hang over of the Tourists because of Homestays and restaurants.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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