Full Day Private Kochi (Cochin) Shore Excursion
Kochi, India
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Full Day Private Kochi (Cochin) Shore Excursion
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6 to 7 hours (Approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Explore the landmarks and heritage of Cochin (Kochi) on a full-day tour with your own private guide. Highlights includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets, and take a walking tour in Fort Cochin.
- Private full-day tour of Cochin
- Visit the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, and the oldest European church in India
- Snap photos of the Chinese fishing nets and soak up the ambiance of the old city during the walking tour
- Personalize the tour in consultation with your private guide
- Includes entrance fees, transportation, and port or hotel pickup and drop-off
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Your day starts with morning pickup from your Cochin hotel, the cruise port, or airport, then set off in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the city.
Your first destination is Mattancherry Palace, aka the Dutch Palace, which features superb murals that depict scenes from Hindu legends, along with a collection of old Dutch maps of Kochi, royal palanquins, and coronation robes.
Next up, visit the Paradesi Synagogue (aka Mattancherry Synagogue), which dates to 1568 and contains artifacts from the old Jewish community in Kerala. Continue to St. Francis Church, built in 1503 and one of the oldest European churches in India, and the first burial site of the 15th-century Portugese explorer Vasco da Gama.
Take in one of the most famous sites in Cochin, the Chinese fishing nets, built about 500 years ago when Chinese traders were traveling to southern India. The large cantilevered fishing nets that are otherwise only found in China.
Stop at a local restaurant for lunch (own expense), then follow your guide on a leisurely 2-hour walking tour of Fort Cochin. Gain insight into the region's history and the combination of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish influences as you visit the old quarter picturesque streets and seaside promenade.
Your tour ends in the late afternoon with drop-off at your starting point.
Your first destination is Mattancherry Palace, aka the Dutch Palace, which features superb murals that depict scenes from Hindu legends, along with a collection of old Dutch maps of Kochi, royal palanquins, and coronation robes.
Next up, visit the Paradesi Synagogue (aka Mattancherry Synagogue), which dates to 1568 and contains artifacts from the old Jewish community in Kerala. Continue to St. Francis Church, built in 1503 and one of the oldest European churches in India, and the first burial site of the 15th-century Portugese explorer Vasco da Gama.
Take in one of the most famous sites in Cochin, the Chinese fishing nets, built about 500 years ago when Chinese traders were traveling to southern India. The large cantilevered fishing nets that are otherwise only found in China.
Stop at a local restaurant for lunch (own expense), then follow your guide on a leisurely 2-hour walking tour of Fort Cochin. Gain insight into the region's history and the combination of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish influences as you visit the old quarter picturesque streets and seaside promenade.
Your tour ends in the late afternoon with drop-off at your starting point.
Itinerary
Pick-up from Sea Port and leave to explore Kochi (Cochin) with your private guide. Visit Mattancherry Palace, commonly known as the Dutch Palace, is an archaeological wonder. The palace has a fascinating collection of beautiful murals painted that depict scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, and some of the Puranic Hindu legends. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former rulers of Kochi.
Note: Mattancherry Palace is closed on every Friday.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Not Included
Also referred to as the Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in all the 53 member-countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, constructed in 1568. It houses numerous antiques related to the old history of Kerala with Jews. Enter the synagogue and the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
Note: Paradesi Synagogue is closed on every Friday, Saturday and on all Jewish Holidays.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Not Included
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
The huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that droop towards the waters like over-sized hammocks have become a hallmark that represents Fort Kochi on the tourist map. The fishing nets are thought to have been built 500-600 years ago as Chinese traders were initially exploring the southern coastline of India. The sight of the Chinese nets is undoubtedly one of the most photographed sights in Kochi.
Lunch Break, Enjoy lunch at one of the best local AC restaurants (at own expense).
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
This walking tour gives you a glimpse into Cochin’s rich history and heritage, showcasing the mixed Dutch, Portuguese, British and Jewish influences that make the city unique. During the tour, we will visit the old quarter of Fort Kochi, exploring the quaint streets of this city on foot. We will also visit Fort Kochi’s seaside promenade, and get a glimpse of daily life in Kochi.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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