Fort Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
by Cochin Royal Tuk Tuk Tours
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This 3- to 4-hour tuk-tuk tour in Kochi offers private transportation through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The driver collects guests from their hotel and takes them between several historical and cultural sites without the need to arrange transport independently. The route includes stops at Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach, the Dutch Cemetery, and churches like the Church of Saint Francis and Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. Additional visits feature the Indo-Portuguese Museum, Maritime Museum Kochi, Mattancherry Palace (also called Dutch Palace), and the Paradesi Synagogue. The tour also stops at the Cochin Spice Market, Jain Temple, and Bastion Bungalow. Each stop lasts between 10 and 20 minutes, allowing time to explore and take photos. Bottled water is provided, and all fees and taxes are included in the price. Guests may customize the itinerary to focus on their interests.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
The Chinese fishing nets, also called Cheena vala, are fixed land installations used for fishing, with horizontal nets about 20 meters across. Each structure stands around 10 meters high and uses large stones as counterweights. Operated by up to six fishermen, these shore operated lift nets were introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century and are mostly found around Kochi and Kollam in India.
20 min
Fort Kochi Beach
This beach lies along the Arabian Sea in the Fort Kochi area of Kochi city, Kerala.
20 min
Dutch Cemetery
Consecrated in 1724, the Dutch Cemetery in Fort Kochi holds graves of imperial inhabitants from colonial times. It is maintained by the Church of South India and includes historical stories about its occupants.
15 min
Church of Saint Francis
Built in 1503, St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi is one of India's oldest European churches. Vasco da Gama died here in 1524 during his third visit to India and was originally buried in this church before his remains were moved to Lisbon after fourteen years.
20 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of eight basilicas in Kerala. Located in Fort Kochi, it is considered a heritage building and attracts visitors throughout the year.
20 min
Indo-Portuguese Museum
This museum in Fort Kochi displays artifacts related to the Indo-Portuguese history of the region.
20 min
Maritime Museum Kochi
The Maritime Museum in Kochi showcases India's naval history with exhibits including warship models, artillery, and naval uniforms.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Known as the Dutch Palace, this Portuguese-built palace in Mattancherry contains Kerala murals and exhibits about the Rajas of Kochi. It is on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.
20 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Constructed in 1568, the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth and one of seven synagogues of the Cochin Jewish community.
20 min
Cochin Spice Market
A local market selling a variety of exotic spices in bulk, with polished shop displays.
10 min
Jain Temple
A notable Jain temple known for its daily noon pigeon show and feeding.
10 min
Bastion Bunglow
Located near Vasco da Gama Square in Fort Kochi, Bastion Bungalow is an example of Indo-European Dutch-style architecture and serves as the official residence of the Sub-Collector.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fort Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
by Cochin Royal Tuk Tuk Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$24Overview
This 3- to 4-hour tuk-tuk tour in Kochi offers private transportation through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The driver collects guests from their hotel and takes them between several historical and cultural sites without the need to arrange transport independently. The route includes stops at Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach, the Dutch Cemetery, and churches like the Church of Saint Francis and Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. Additional visits feature the Indo-Portuguese Museum, Maritime Museum Kochi, Mattancherry Palace (also called Dutch Palace), and the Paradesi Synagogue. The tour also stops at the Cochin Spice Market, Jain Temple, and Bastion Bungalow. Each stop lasts between 10 and 20 minutes, allowing time to explore and take photos. Bottled water is provided, and all fees and taxes are included in the price. Guests may customize the itinerary to focus on their interests.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
The Chinese fishing nets, also called Cheena vala, are fixed land installations used for fishing, with horizontal nets about 20 meters across. Each structure stands around 10 meters high and uses large stones as counterweights. Operated by up to six fishermen, these shore operated lift nets were introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century and are mostly found around Kochi and Kollam in India.
20 min
Fort Kochi Beach
This beach lies along the Arabian Sea in the Fort Kochi area of Kochi city, Kerala.
20 min
Dutch Cemetery
Consecrated in 1724, the Dutch Cemetery in Fort Kochi holds graves of imperial inhabitants from colonial times. It is maintained by the Church of South India and includes historical stories about its occupants.
15 min
Church of Saint Francis
Built in 1503, St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi is one of India's oldest European churches. Vasco da Gama died here in 1524 during his third visit to India and was originally buried in this church before his remains were moved to Lisbon after fourteen years.
20 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of eight basilicas in Kerala. Located in Fort Kochi, it is considered a heritage building and attracts visitors throughout the year.
20 min
Indo-Portuguese Museum
This museum in Fort Kochi displays artifacts related to the Indo-Portuguese history of the region.
20 min
Maritime Museum Kochi
The Maritime Museum in Kochi showcases India's naval history with exhibits including warship models, artillery, and naval uniforms.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Known as the Dutch Palace, this Portuguese-built palace in Mattancherry contains Kerala murals and exhibits about the Rajas of Kochi. It is on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.
20 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Constructed in 1568, the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth and one of seven synagogues of the Cochin Jewish community.
20 min
Cochin Spice Market
A local market selling a variety of exotic spices in bulk, with polished shop displays.
10 min
Jain Temple
A notable Jain temple known for its daily noon pigeon show and feeding.
10 min
Bastion Bunglow
Located near Vasco da Gama Square in Fort Kochi, Bastion Bungalow is an example of Indo-European Dutch-style architecture and serves as the official residence of the Sub-Collector.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.