Kochi City Guided Full-Day Tour

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Duration: Flexible
  • Return Details :
    Your hotel in Kochi downtown or Njaliparambu Junction in Fort Kochi

Overview

Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a melting pot of different cultures and traditions. Today, it still retains many elements of its glorious past which can be best experienced with the Kochi City Tour. An eclectic mix of Portuguese, Dutch and British history combined with the rich traditions of Kerala - a wholesome day tour around Kochi and Ernakulam.

Highlights

  • Step back in time on a history tour
  • Fully narrated tour
  • Get inside tips from a local
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Comprehensive tour of the city
  • Small-group tour

Know More about this tour

You will be picked up at your hotel in Kochi downtown or Njaliparambu Junction in Fort Kochi at 7:00 AM and head to one-of-the-kind fish market and see the auctioneer crack some deals.

Later proceed to the Mattancherry Palace that will defy your idea of a palace. Wait untill you enter and let the famed story unfold! Learn about the religious harmony that exists here while you walk through the Jew Town to one of the oldest active Synagogues in India. As you walk along, you will experience the heady aromas from the spices sold at the local market and you get to sample some yourself. After devouring the Kerala Sadhya (authentic Kerala styled meal) at your own expense, visit the Kerala Folklore Museum to garner some knowledge on the folk arts of Southern India. Get on-board a ferry for a soothing ride across the backwaters to reach Fort Kochi.

Take a break to beat the heat before heading out for a walk on the cobbled path to view the famed Chinese fishing nets. After enjoying a picturesque setting, tread on the paths of Old Mattancherry post sun-down. Here, delve into the lives of the locals as you walk around. From Ayurveda to temples and from the local market to the families churning out Pappadams (rice crisps) everything is on offer here. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel or Njaliparambu Junction.

Inclusions

Excellent and friendly English-speaking guide

Transport by comfortable AC vehicle

Hotel/Bus station pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

Pick-up from Ernakulam town- this can be arranged at an additional cost

Entry fees to monuments

Food and drinks

Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

A maximum of 12 people per booking

Minimum age is 15 years

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Moderate fitness required for hiking on the Chamundi Hills

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel within 3 calendar days (72 hours) of the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the undiscounted tour price.
  • If you cancel between 4 to 7 Calendar days before scheduled tour departure,the cancellation charge will be 50% of the undiscounted tour price.
  • If you cancel at least 8 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure time, there is no cancellation fee. You will receive Full Refund for the paid amount.
  • Please note that in case of No show, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed tour fare.
  • Please note tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Traveler Reviews

  • 22-Jan-2017

    Nice trip

  • 05-Dec-2016

    Loved it. This was the first thing we did upon arriving in Kochi and they really try to stress local life. The day started on the beach where the fisherman bring in their catch in the morning. We watched as different baskets of fish were auctioned off to be sold via different methods. Our guide was great in walking us through the market dynamics as well. We saw a lot of things just outside of the city that we would never have seen. The tour also covers the giant market and boardwalk in Endukalam, Matancherry, and the chinese fishing nets in Fort Cochin. An amazing way to spend the first day getting to know the area and walking off the jet lag. 10/10