Walking Tour in kochi with a local guide. Experience the highlights of Fortkochi and Mattancherry with a local Expert born in same city who speaks good English. You will get the benefit of a local who explains about the history of the local attractions in a local way. During this tour along with the historic monuments, you will also experience the real life of the local people which is the main attraction of the tour. In Fort Kochi You will visit traditional Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church,Santa cruz Basilica church etc. After you will be transferred in Tuk Tuk(Auto Rickshaw) towards Dhobhi (local Laundry)and then through local streets visiting Old Hindu Temple and towards Mattancherry to visit historic Jew street where the Jewish community still exists after walks towards Dutch Palace, where the Cochin Royal family were living, now a museum under the Archeology. Later towards the Traditional Bazar market visiting Spice warehouses, Womens Co-operatives etc in the town.

Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !

Fort Kochi has a long and complicated history of dates, events, conquests and colonizers. The old bungalows, towering trees and sprawling grounds all stood witness through the vast changes from a small village to a fortress, to a bustling trading post to our whimsical town of today. It is my passion to collect stories from the neighborhood elders and relate them to Fort Kochi's historical timeline. These sprightly anecdotes make it easy for guests to recall their visit to our quaint historical village on the Arabian Sea. Come, be my guest.

Kochi Stories Group Tour

Our flagship tour, a favorite for the inquisitive traveller who wants to know more than the usual. This tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to understand the history of Cochin from the basics. From being called the 'Emporium of the World', Cochin received the rare distinction as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and in modern times the city transformed itself to become one of India's major tourist hubs and a contemporary art capital still bringing travellers from far and wide. The walk will take you along the remnants of the old European fort town and its stories, some of its streets rich with fables of yore and the iconic people who left a mark and changed the course of history as we know it. We sift through 3000 years of the city's past through stories, anecdotes, architecture, culture, food and the people who made an impact in the growth of the town.

Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

Uncover the vibrant culture and rich history of Kochi on our private tour designed for cruise passengers and hotel guests. Glide through narrow streets and explore heritage landmarks like the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and the Jewish Synagogue. This authentic experience takes you beyond the typical tourist path, revealing hidden gems such as spice warehouses and traditional markets. Your friendly local guide will offer insights, assist with shopping, and ensure a memorable adventure tailored to your interests and schedule. Enjoy the flexibility of a 4 to 6-hour tour that showcases Kochi's unique charm and multicultural heritage.

- Cruise terminal and hotel pickup for convenience
- Discover iconic sites and local hidden gems
- 100% private experience, customizable to your interests
- Expert local guide for cultural insights and assistance

Kochi Hidden Gems Tuk Tuk Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup

Explore the vibrant city of Kochi with a personalized tuk-tuk tour that unveils its rich multicultural heritage and charming hidden corners. Starting from the Cochin Cruise Terminal or your hotel, this private journey takes you through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, where a knowledgeable local guide shares captivating stories of Portuguese, Dutch, and Jewish influences. Discover highlights like the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and the iconic Jewish Synagogue, while also enjoying exclusive access to traditional spice warehouses and artisan shops. Tailored to your interests, this flexible Kochi on Tuk-Tuk Tour ensures a memorable and authentic experience of Kochi.

- Pickup from the Cruise Port or Fort Kochi/Mattancherry hotels included
- Private tuk-tuk with a trusted, English-speaking local expert
- Explore major landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace
- Customize your itinerary based on interests like culture, shopping, or photography

Kochi On Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

Kathakali is formed in the ending part of 16 century and it is a form of ritual dance drama. This classical art form emerged from the ancient art forms called Krishnattom and Ramanattom. Kathakali means "story-telling by pantomime".The actors don't speak - the performances are completely based on facial expressions, movements and gestures of the actors. Applying the Kathakali make-up is a slow transformation of the actors from mortal beings to immortal divinities and demons. This metamorphosis takes place in front of the audience and takes around 2 – 3 hours until the actors are fully costumed and painted. (Minimum 2 persons required. Not valid between December 15 to January 10)

Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket

Experience authentic Alleppey on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten books of the old city during the walk.

Highlights 
1. Explore Alleppey beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide
2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Alleppey has to offer. 
3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Heritage & Cultural Walk of Alleppey (Guided Walking Tour)

Discover the vibrant city of Kochi on a private tuk-tuk sightseeing tour, specially designed for cruise passengers. Enjoy guaranteed pickup from the cruise port and explore Kochi's rich history, culture, and hidden gems at your own pace. This journey includes iconic landmarks like Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets, all narrated by a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Ideal for first-time visitors, couples, and families, the tour offers a comfortable and immersive experience without the crowds.

- Private tuk-tuk tour tailored for cruise travelers
- Flexible timings to suit your ship's schedule
- Explore Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, and more
- Enjoy personal insights from an English-speaking driver-guide

Private Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cruise Port Pickup

Step into a serene and picturesque world on our punting boat day trip through Kerala's backwaters. You'll glide along calm waterways, visiting charming villages where you can witness local women expertly crafting things from coconut leaves. These villages offer a glimpse into the unhurried and simple life of Kerala's people.

As you soak in the breathtaking natural beauty, you'll encounter a variety of birds and lush greenery. You'll also have the chance to see how coconut husks are turned into useful ropes and mats, a skill that has been passed down for generations.

This journey is an opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Kerala's backwaters, appreciating its rich culture and traditions, while enjoying the beauty of nature and the warmth of its people. It's a day filled with unique experiences you won't want to miss!

( Please note : This is a group tour not a private tour)

Half Day Village Houseboat Tour (from Cruise terminal in Kochi)

Mattancherry is a microcosm of a bygone era - of traders, travellers, culture, culinary traditions of more than three dozen communities with roots spread across all corners of the country. These communities peacefully co-exist with each other in a small radius of 3 kilometers. A perfect model of unity in diversity. Thanks to the benevolent rulers and the multiculturalism, Mattancherry thrived as the capital and the seat of the Cochin Kingdom until it was replaced by Ernakulam. The walk will give you a glimpse of some of these communities that made Kochi their home, an help uncover layers of historical and cultural contributions from them before you realize that this is what makes Kochi what it is.

Mattancherry Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

Fort Cochin is marked for one of the earliest establishments of foreign trade in Kerala. The heritage walk is an awesome 1.5 km on foot, which takes us back to the 1500's when the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English was busy trading the wealth. The island provided them a very wonderful place to trade and refresh. The heritage walk meets us at different monuments which reminds us of these historical landmarks. 

We will also visit Fort Kochi's seaside promenade, and get a glimpse of daily life in Kochi. 

The walk lasts 2 hours and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Walking Tour of Fortkochi 

The experience Backwaters of Alleppey on a Houseboat is something refreshing and beyond imagination.
The Houseboat backwater programme has been designed for those who like to visit best canals in and around Alleppey. The houseboat make a trip through the beautiful rivers and canals with an hour lunch break. Houseboat makes a trip through some of the beautiful villages in Alleppey. These are Kainakari Village and Kuttithod and boat reach a place called Kuttamangalam.
We provide 1hr country boat to experience the narrow canal called Kuttamangalam canal where houseboat cannot make a trip. This 1hr trip gives breath taking scenic beauty of the local village, paddy field etc.
After an hour of this country boat trip, houseboat start moving towards its final location for halt.

6hrs Alleppey Houseboat Tour-Serene Canals, Local Life & Food.

Join Freeda in her contemporary home overlooking the lush green Ernakulam landscape for a private, hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare traditional Kerala dishes. Begin your culinary adventure with a welcome appetizer and drink before rolling up your sleeves to learn to cook traditional South Indian dishes. 

After cooking a traditional Kerala meal, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with your host at her dining table. You might try dishes such as a Kerala-style chicken stew or fish curry, karimeen pollichathu (marinated fish wrapped in banana leaves and grilled) or Syrian beef fry (strips of beef cooked in pepper and spices), appams and a seasonal vegetable followed by a delicious western-style dessert.

You will not want this experience to end but when it does, you will leave with new friends, a full belly, printed copies of Freeda's personal recipes, and a true glimpse into a local's life.

Kerala Cooking Class with Charming Freeda in her Kochi Home

A common feedback from all our visitors has been that getting to meet a local family, in this case members of the Royal Family, is the most memorable part of their trip. While some conversations are about how the family reacts to their non-royal status today, most conversations are around day to day happenings in Kochi/Kerala and also about the country of the visitor. It is like meeting with friends whom you have not been in touch with for a long time, and this a happy reunion. The host family is well travelled and well educated which makes the conversation so much more enriching. The local history of the family and that of the city of Kochi/Kerala sets the tone for the meet with the family. Visitors also get to spend good time in a part of Kochi that is hardly visited by tourists, both foreign as well as domestic.

Royal Heritage Tour of Tripunithura

Fort Kochi walking tour helps you experience the influence of multiple cultures, including Dutch, Portuguese, British, Chinese, and Jewish. This guided walk starts at the Chinese fishing nets and covers Santa cruz basilica, St Francis church, Dutch cemetery, Fort Kochi beach and colourful spice markets.

Kochi Heritage walk for cultural immersion

Experience the charm of Kerala's untouched backwaters on a serene half - day punting houseboat tour. Just an hour's drive from Cochin, this eco - friendly cruise takes you through a quiet, unspoiled village, where life moves at a peaceful rhythm. Glide through narrow canals on a traditional punting boat, soaking in the beauty of lush greenery, coconut groves, and local village life. Enjoy an authentic Kerala vegetarian lunch served on a banana leaf in a beautiful setting. A perfect escape in to nature, this tour offers a glimpse in to the timeless charm of Kerala's backwaters

Half-Day Eco Punting and Village Backwater Cruise from Cochin

Kochi Heritage Walking Tour (2–4 Hours) – Explore Fort Kochi & Jewish Town with Local Guide.

Explore Kochi like a local on this 2–4 hour Kochi Heritage Walking Tour through the historic lanes of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Led by an expert local guide, this small-group tour (1–15 guests) offers fascinating insights into Kochi's history, culture, and daily life. Walk through ancient Portuguese, Dutch, and British settlements, passing landmarks such as the English Village Green, Cochin Club, and the lively Princess Street and Burger Street. Enjoy a tea stop by the beach kiosk and chat with friendly locals along the way.

History lovers will be captivated to learn that Fort Kochi was India's first European township. Admire its colonial architecture, colorful heritage buildings, and the charming mix of European and Kerala influences that make this coastal town one of India's most atmospheric heritage destinations.

Kochi Heritage Walking Tour : Explore Fort Kochi & Jewish Town

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Private South India Tour 08 Night 09 Days With Luxury Stay 

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. The most romantic spot in the city? Spanning over an area of 2.74 hectares Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is one of the most romantic places in Kochi. Also known as The Green Lungs of Kochi, the sanctuary is home to more than 72 species of birds. Isn't this the perfect place for lovebirds? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Need a getaway place for two lovers? Located right in the heart of Cochi Port, Wellingdon is a man-made island known for its ferry cruises from the mainland. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

 Romantic tour in Kochi

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that Kochi is a collection of tiny islands and peninsulas along the shore of the Arabian Sea? Indeed, Kochi steeped in glorious history, shaped and nurtured for centuries by foreign powers like the Arabs, Dutch, British, Chinese and the Portuguese. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Kochi. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!


 The best of Kochi walking tour

This tour is ideal for those who have their own transport and just need professional guiding service to visit Cochin in a day. You will be accompanied by a Govt. licensed Guide. The visits mentioned in this product can be revised to suit the tastes of the customers. The guide will also suggest an appropriate place to stop for lunch as per your convenience. He can also suggest nice places for shopping since Cochin is a haven for handicrafts and antiquities. Overall, he will ensure a wholesome experience taking into account Visitors interests. Also please note the following on this tour: The guide will join you at the first visit and leave you at the last visit; One place in your vehicle to be made available to him; Dresses covering legs and shoulders are preferred to visit the Synagogue. Shoes have to removed before visiting both St. Francis Church and the Synagogue. 

Hire a licensed guide for Cochin sightseeing with own transport

A Walk through Cochin packs more culture, history, colors & aromas than perhaps any other Walk in the country. The diversity delivered in this Walk is unbeatable. Cochin is a pot-pourri of diverse cultures imbibed over centuries from the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Jews, British, French, etc just to name a few! Apart from being Kerala's commercial, industrial & financial capital, Cochin is the crowning jewel of the State's Tourism landscape. The Cochin Walk covers the four most important visits as mentioned in the Walk title, in about four hours. If you find the Walk distance (around 5 km) strenuous, we offer you a charming local transport to cover part of the distance. Accompanying you on the Walk would be a trained, professional & licensed Guide. He would also offer tips on various eating places and shopping, making this a wholesome experience. P.S: The Dutch Palace is closed on Friday while the Synagogue is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.

Cultural Tours in Kochi