Private Tour: Kochi City Tour And Kathakali Dance Performance

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 6 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    02:00 PM
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Immerse yourself in the rich history and fascinating culture of Kochi on a private sightseeing tour. Explore the neighborhood of Fort Kochi, and learn about the history of this trade port that was the center of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. You'll also see a dramatic Kathakali dance performance, a 17th-century classical dance drama that originated in Kerala and is famous for its elaborate costumes and makeup.

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Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Kathakali dance performance
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (recommendedl)

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

Traveler Reviews

  • 06-May-2018

    We really enjoyed this show. The costumes and make up were very beautiful and unusual to our eyes. The performance was educational and entertaining. We found the theatre comfortable.

  • 18-Apr-2018

    Suberb driver for the whole of this tour, accommodated to our needs from start to finish. The guide which we had in Fort Kochi was very knowledgeable and was great with my younger children to stop them getting too bored. The Kathakali dance performance was interesting and definitely worth doing if visiting Kochi, the only issue was, our guide just left us to our own devices at the dance performance so therefore had to find our driver in the dark after the performance. the driver was suberb with this though and was waiting close by the car watching for us, and also recommended and took us to a supermarket on the way back to our hotel.

  • 18-Apr-2018

    Suberb driver for the whole of this tour, accommodated to our needs from start to finish. The guide which we had in Fort Kochi was very knowledgeable and was great with my younger children to stop them getting too bored. The Kathakali dance performance was interesting and definitely worth doing if visiting Kochi, the only issue was, our guide just left us to our own devices at the dance performance so therefore had to find our driver in the dark after the performance. the driver was suberb with this though and was waiting close by the car watching for us, and also recommended and took us to a supermarket on the way back to our hotel.

  • 09-Mar-2018

    Arranged in advance by our agents we attended the Kochi cultural theatre to watch the entertaining cultural dance. We had front row reserved seating, and were privy to watching the artistes apply their make up for the show. With their colourful costumes it was a pleasure to watch the show. There is a moral story to the dance, which would take far too long to explain here. So if in Kochi, take time out to visit this show. You won’t be disappointed in the approx one hour spectacle.

  • 23-Feb-2018

    Last time we tried to watch this show, our flight arrived too late in the evening for us to be able to attend, so on this trip we were determined to see the show. Trailfinders, had arranged our tour and we had front row seats which were amazing as we could watch each dancer as they applied their make meticulously. This took almost an hour and I was riveted to my seat. To see the care with which every stroke of colour was applied, and the delicate patterns was far more interesting that I thought it could be. Then followed a brief talk about the make up, description of the parts that would be danced, each dancer showing their skills separately, finally they danced to a story led by the host of the evening. It was fascinating and unusual, and disappointing to think that some people found it uninteresting. It certainly added to our enjoyment of the stay in Kochi.

  • 10-Jan-2018

    We took a punt on this and I really enjoyed it. The show started at 5 but they start applying makeup at 4 so it is up to you when you want to join. We arrived at 4.15 ish to see the makeup being applied. You can take photos throughout this and the show. The theatre is air conditioned. The show is only an hour long but it is enough to give you the flavour without too much commitment so in that respect I think that the theatre does a really good job. There is a voiceover that tells you in English what is happening or what the story is they are about to portray. At the end they invite you up for photos. If you want one with green faced guy, get up quickly as his costume weighs over 50 kilos and as much of it is on his head, he only sticks around for a few photos.

  • 21-Dec-2017

    I booked this tour for a group of 5 family and friends after reading reviews. Our tour guide, Jay, was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgable about all the sites and local culture. He worked flexibly with the schedule as we made a couple add-on shopping stops. The ride was also fantastic with a comfortable your van. There was a bit of confusion when we got to the dance performance - I would recommend having a printed voucher available - but we were able to sort things out. The performance - which consisted of makeup, dance basics education and demo, and a scene from a play - is a definite must-see in Kerala. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a 1 day experience of Cochin.

  • 13-Jun-2016

    My wife and I booked 2 excursions for our first day in Kochi while taking a cruise. This was the second tour of the day and it turns out was pretty much exactly the same as the one we booked through the cruise line. Oops! Turns out it didn't matter. Our guide Aram I think that's how it's spelled picked us up as we were departing the coach from our morning tour and sat us in a very comfortable car to begin our tour. He asked us a little bit about where we were from and what we'd like to get out of this tour, and proceeded to customize the tour to our needs and desires. Instead of just taking us to each site and allowing us to wander around on our own for a few minutes, Aram took us to a silk shop to purchase a custom sari and kurta a wonderful restaurant for some authentic continental Indian food spice markets and the original Jewish Synagogue in Jew Town, among other sites.

    The Kathakali dance performance was very interesting and a worthwhile final stop on our tour. If I'm ever in Kochi again, I would book this tour again in a heartbeat.

  • 13-Jun-2016

    My wife and I booked 2 excursions for our first day in Kochi while taking a cruise. This was the second tour of the day and it turns out was pretty much exactly the same as the one we booked through the cruise line. Oops! Turns out it didn't matter. Our guide Aram I think that's how it's spelled picked us up as we were departing the coach from our morning tour and sat us in a very comfortable car to begin our tour. He asked us a little bit about where we were from and what we'd like to get out of this tour, and proceeded to customize the tour to our needs and desires. Instead of just taking us to each site and allowing us to wander around on our own for a few minutes, Aram took us to a silk shop to purchase a custom sari and kurta a wonderful restaurant for some authentic continental Indian food spice markets and the original Jewish Synagogue in Jew Town, among other sites.

    The Kathakali dance performance was very interesting and a worthwhile final stop on our tour. If I'm ever in Kochi again, I would book this tour again in a heartbeat.

  • 24-Jan-2014

    The city is a nice place to be in and I enjoyed it a lot. Also the Kathakali Dance performance was so nice and I enjoyed the performance of the actors.Bravo