Private Half-Day Kochi City Tour With Chinese Fishing Nets And Museum

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 4 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    9:30 AM
  • Departure Details :
    Your hotel in Kochi or Ernakulam
  • Return Details :
    Your hotel in Kochi or Ernakulam
  • Cancellation Policy :
    • If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
    • Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Discover the historical city of Kochi (Cochin) on a private half-day tour. Visit the city's churches, synagogue, and museums with a personal guide.Kochi's rich medley of Indian and foreign architecture makes it a favorite destinationoff the coast of India, with thebeautiful blue waters of the Arabian Sea and Keralas emerald backwaters on either side.

Highlights

  • Get inside tips from a local
  • Romantic experience, perfect for couples
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Know More about this tour

    Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kochi or Ernakulam in the morning. Settle into your air-conditionedvehicleand begin yourhalf-day city sightseeing tour ofKochi.

    Your first stop will take you insideParadesi Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in India. Built in 1568, the place of worshipis decorated with Chinese porcelain tiles and Belgian chandeliers. (Only the exterior can be seen when it is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.) Next up is a visit to St. francis church, the first European church of India. After a look around, continue on to the Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays).

    Your tour proceeds to the Indo-Portuguese Museum, established at Fort Kochi to protect the rich heritage ofPortuguese influence on the city. Afterward, your guide points out the Chinese fishing nets set up on teak wood and bamboo poles; these oft-photographed cantilevered fishing nets havetheir origin in China.

    After completing your city tour, your driver will take you to a popular local restaurant for a South Indianstyle lunch, before you are returned to your hotel in the afternoon.

    Inclusions

    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Transport by private air-conditioned minivan

    Lunch

    Driver/guide

    Entry/Admission - Mattancherry Palace

    Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue

    Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Francis

    Entry/Admission - Indo-Portuguese Museum

    Exclusions

    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

    Additional Info

    Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Most travelers can participate

    A maximum of 8 people per booking

    Group discount is available

    Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

    Traveler Reviews

    • 17-Apr-2017

      Francis was very helpful and knowledgeable, keen to show all highlights