Kochi 3-4 Hour Local Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry
by Legacy of Kochi Tuk tuk Tour
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This is a private Tuk-Tuk tour lasting about 3 to 4 hours that covers Fort Kochi and Mattancherry in Kochi. A driver picks you up from your hotel and drives you around these areas in an autorickshaw. You can customize the route to focus on your interests while visiting key historic sites. Stops include the Chinese Fishing Nets, a system of large shore-operated lift nets introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century. You also visit Fort Kochi Beach along the Arabian Sea, the Dutch Cemetery established in 1724, and the Church of Saint Francis, built in 1503 and known for Vasco da Gama’s original burial site. The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, one of Kerala's eight basilicas, is included next. The tour also visits the Indo-Portuguese Museum and Dhoby Khana Public Laundry, where washing is still done by hand using traditional methods dating back to the 1700s. In Mattancherry, you see the Mattancherry Palace, also called the Dutch Palace, with its murals and royal exhibits. The Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth, is another stop. The route may also include the Cochin Spice Market, Jain Temple with its daily pigeon feeding, and the Cochin Tirumala Devaswom temple, an important site for the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin community. Bottled water and parking fees are included. The Tuk-Tuk is provided throughout, and the driver assists with taking a variety of photos. Some lesser-known spots are also part of the itinerary. There are no listed exclusions.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
Chinese fishing nets, also called Cheena vala, are fixed shore-operated lift nets used for fishing in Kochi. The large mechanical structures hold nets over 20 meters wide, suspended from cantilevers about 10 meters high. Stones act as counterweights on ropes. Teams of up to six fishermen operate each net. This fishing method was introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century and is now a local attraction.
20 min
Fort Kochi Beach
Fort Kochi Beach lies along the Arabian Sea in the Fort Kochi area of Kochi city, Kerala state. It is a coastal beach popular for its location and views.
15 min
Dutch Cemetery
The Dutch Cemetery in Fort Kochi was consecrated in 1724 and contains graves of imperial figures from the colonial period. It is maintained by the Church of South India and features historical stories related to the people buried there.
15 min
Church of Saint Francis
Built in 1503, St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi is one of India’s oldest European churches. It marks the original burial place of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who died in Kochi in 1524. His remains were later moved to Lisbon after 14 years.
20 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi is one of eight basilicas in Kerala. It is a heritage church that attracts visitors year-round.
20 min
Indo-Portuguese Museum
The Indo-Portuguese Museum is located in Fort Kochi and showcases artifacts related to Portuguese influence in the region.
15 min
Dhoby Khana Public Laundry
Founded in the early 1700s during Dutch rule, Dhoby Khana Public Laundry operates using traditional hand-washing methods. It has facilities for ironing and washing clothes manually. Workers use braided coir fiber clotheslines instead of pins. The laundry served the Dutch military and maintains its manual processes today. Visitors may try the hot iron press with help from the friendly community.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Also known as the Dutch Palace, Mattancherry Palace in Kochi features Kerala murals and exhibits about the Rajas of Kochi. It is on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.
20 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Built in 1568, the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth. It belongs to the Cochin Jewish community known as Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila.
20 min
Cochin Spice Market
This market offers a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk with well-maintained displays.
15 min
Jain Temple
A notable Jain temple known for its daily noon pigeon show and feeding.
15 min
Cochin Tirumala Devaswom
Also called Gosripuram, this temple is the largest socio-religious institution for Gowda Saraswat Brahmins in Kerala. Located in Cherlai, Mattancherry, it dates back to the late 16th century and houses the Venkateswara idol important to the community’s history.
15 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Kochi 3-4 Hour Local Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry
by Legacy of Kochi Tuk tuk Tour
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.$16Overview
This is a private Tuk-Tuk tour lasting about 3 to 4 hours that covers Fort Kochi and Mattancherry in Kochi. A driver picks you up from your hotel and drives you around these areas in an autorickshaw. You can customize the route to focus on your interests while visiting key historic sites. Stops include the Chinese Fishing Nets, a system of large shore-operated lift nets introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century. You also visit Fort Kochi Beach along the Arabian Sea, the Dutch Cemetery established in 1724, and the Church of Saint Francis, built in 1503 and known for Vasco da Gama’s original burial site. The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, one of Kerala's eight basilicas, is included next. The tour also visits the Indo-Portuguese Museum and Dhoby Khana Public Laundry, where washing is still done by hand using traditional methods dating back to the 1700s. In Mattancherry, you see the Mattancherry Palace, also called the Dutch Palace, with its murals and royal exhibits. The Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth, is another stop. The route may also include the Cochin Spice Market, Jain Temple with its daily pigeon feeding, and the Cochin Tirumala Devaswom temple, an important site for the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin community. Bottled water and parking fees are included. The Tuk-Tuk is provided throughout, and the driver assists with taking a variety of photos. Some lesser-known spots are also part of the itinerary. There are no listed exclusions.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
Chinese fishing nets, also called Cheena vala, are fixed shore-operated lift nets used for fishing in Kochi. The large mechanical structures hold nets over 20 meters wide, suspended from cantilevers about 10 meters high. Stones act as counterweights on ropes. Teams of up to six fishermen operate each net. This fishing method was introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century and is now a local attraction.
20 min
Fort Kochi Beach
Fort Kochi Beach lies along the Arabian Sea in the Fort Kochi area of Kochi city, Kerala state. It is a coastal beach popular for its location and views.
15 min
Dutch Cemetery
The Dutch Cemetery in Fort Kochi was consecrated in 1724 and contains graves of imperial figures from the colonial period. It is maintained by the Church of South India and features historical stories related to the people buried there.
15 min
Church of Saint Francis
Built in 1503, St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi is one of India’s oldest European churches. It marks the original burial place of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who died in Kochi in 1524. His remains were later moved to Lisbon after 14 years.
20 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi is one of eight basilicas in Kerala. It is a heritage church that attracts visitors year-round.
20 min
Indo-Portuguese Museum
The Indo-Portuguese Museum is located in Fort Kochi and showcases artifacts related to Portuguese influence in the region.
15 min
Dhoby Khana Public Laundry
Founded in the early 1700s during Dutch rule, Dhoby Khana Public Laundry operates using traditional hand-washing methods. It has facilities for ironing and washing clothes manually. Workers use braided coir fiber clotheslines instead of pins. The laundry served the Dutch military and maintains its manual processes today. Visitors may try the hot iron press with help from the friendly community.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Also known as the Dutch Palace, Mattancherry Palace in Kochi features Kerala murals and exhibits about the Rajas of Kochi. It is on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.
20 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Built in 1568, the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth. It belongs to the Cochin Jewish community known as Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila.
20 min
Cochin Spice Market
This market offers a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk with well-maintained displays.
15 min
Jain Temple
A notable Jain temple known for its daily noon pigeon show and feeding.
15 min
Cochin Tirumala Devaswom
Also called Gosripuram, this temple is the largest socio-religious institution for Gowda Saraswat Brahmins in Kerala. Located in Cherlai, Mattancherry, it dates back to the late 16th century and houses the Venkateswara idol important to the community’s history.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.