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Step Off Your Cruise and Into the Heart of Old Kochi
Explore Kochi’s rich heritage with a private guided tour from Cochin Port, ideal for cruise passengers. Discover the colonial charm of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with a local English-speaking guide. Visit iconic landmarks like the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church (Vasco da Gama's burial site), the Dutch Cemetery, and the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), a museum under the Archaeological Survey of India. Stroll through Jew Town to the historic Paradesi Synagogue and experience Kochi’s vibrant spice markets and local life. This exclusive tour includes Cochin Port pick-up and drop-off, and a personalized experience exploring spice warehouses, traditional laundry areas (Dhobi Khana), and women-run cooperatives. Uncover the real Kochi through stories, history, and culture on this top-rated shore excursion. Perfect for those seeking an authentic, local experience with expert guidance.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Chinese Fishing Nets
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Church of Saint Francis
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Dutch Cemetery (Pass by)
Cemetry made during 1724
Admission ticket free -
3Fort Kochi Beach
Fort kochi beach is called Mahatma Gandhi Beach
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
A roman catholic church made during 1505
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
A shopping stop, for silk, jewellery and cratfs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Jain Temple
A temple where tourists are allowed to go inside, only in the morning at fixed time. (Not allowed on Holidays and festival time)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Jew Town
Jew Town in Mattancherry, where the Jewish community still exists. A tourist market where you can watch good collections of crafts and antiques
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Paradesi Synagogue
A synagogue called Pardesi Synagogue in Mattancherry which is made during 1568.The only functioning synagogue in Kerala
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10Mattancherry Palace
Mattancherry Palace also called Dutch Palace, which is made during mid of 16th century. now a museum under the Archeological survey of India.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11Cochin Spice Market
Womens cooperative Spice markets
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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