Kochi Guided Heritage Walking Tour in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry
by Biju's Tours
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This three-hour heritage walking tour covers important historic sites in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, guided by a local expert born in Kochi who speaks English. The tour begins at Fort Kochi with a visit to the traditional Chinese fishing nets, followed by stops at the Church of Saint Francis, the first European church in India, and the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, built in 1505. The guide provides explanations about the history and significance of these landmarks. The group then walks to the Dutch Cemetery and Fort Kochi Beach, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach. After this walking section, participants take a tuk-tuk to the Dhobhi laundry area, then continue on foot through local streets to visit an old Hindu temple. The tour proceeds to Mattancherry, where visitors explore Jew Town, home to a continuing Jewish community, and the Mattancherry Palace, a Dutch-built palace now maintained as a museum by the Archaeological Survey of India. The route includes a visit to the Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568, and the nearby Cochin Spice Market, where spice warehouses and women's cooperatives can be seen. Bottled water and the services of the local guide are included. Entrance fees, food, drinks, and private transportation are not included. A dress code applies for entry to places of worship and certain museums: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, and sleeveless tops or short skirts are not allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The guide meets the group in front of Kashi Art Cafe.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
Visit traditional Chinese fishing nets, a local fishing method unique to Kochi.
15 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Tour the Roman Catholic Church built in 1505, known as Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica.
15 min
Church of Saint Francis
See the first European church in India, the Church of Saint Francis.
15 min
Dutch Cemetery
View the Dutch Cemetery, established in 1724.
10 min
Fort Kochi Beach
Stop at Fort Kochi Beach, also called Mahatma Gandhi Beach.
10 min
Mattancherry Palace
Visit the Dutch palace in Mattancherry, now a museum under the Archaeological Survey of India.
20 min
Jew Town
Walk through Jew Town, an area where the Jewish community still resides.
15 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Tour the Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568, a historic Jewish synagogue.
15 min
Cochin Spice Market
Explore the Cochin Spice Market, including spice warehouses and women's cooperatives.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet the Guests at Fortkochi Or Nearest Hotel(Walking) Address: Kashi Art Cafe, Burgher street , Fortkochi. Directions: Tour Departs in front of the Kashi Art cafe, fort kochi, Your Local tour Advisor/Escort will come and meet you saying from Biju's Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kochi Guided Heritage Walking Tour in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry
by Biju's Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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.$30Overview
This three-hour heritage walking tour covers important historic sites in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, guided by a local expert born in Kochi who speaks English. The tour begins at Fort Kochi with a visit to the traditional Chinese fishing nets, followed by stops at the Church of Saint Francis, the first European church in India, and the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, built in 1505. The guide provides explanations about the history and significance of these landmarks. The group then walks to the Dutch Cemetery and Fort Kochi Beach, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach. After this walking section, participants take a tuk-tuk to the Dhobhi laundry area, then continue on foot through local streets to visit an old Hindu temple. The tour proceeds to Mattancherry, where visitors explore Jew Town, home to a continuing Jewish community, and the Mattancherry Palace, a Dutch-built palace now maintained as a museum by the Archaeological Survey of India. The route includes a visit to the Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568, and the nearby Cochin Spice Market, where spice warehouses and women's cooperatives can be seen. Bottled water and the services of the local guide are included. Entrance fees, food, drinks, and private transportation are not included. A dress code applies for entry to places of worship and certain museums: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, and sleeveless tops or short skirts are not allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The guide meets the group in front of Kashi Art Cafe.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
Visit traditional Chinese fishing nets, a local fishing method unique to Kochi.
15 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Tour the Roman Catholic Church built in 1505, known as Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica.
15 min
Church of Saint Francis
See the first European church in India, the Church of Saint Francis.
15 min
Dutch Cemetery
View the Dutch Cemetery, established in 1724.
10 min
Fort Kochi Beach
Stop at Fort Kochi Beach, also called Mahatma Gandhi Beach.
10 min
Mattancherry Palace
Visit the Dutch palace in Mattancherry, now a museum under the Archaeological Survey of India.
20 min
Jew Town
Walk through Jew Town, an area where the Jewish community still resides.
15 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Tour the Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568, a historic Jewish synagogue.
15 min
Cochin Spice Market
Explore the Cochin Spice Market, including spice warehouses and women's cooperatives.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet the Guests at Fortkochi Or Nearest Hotel(Walking) Address: Kashi Art Cafe, Burgher street , Fortkochi. Directions: Tour Departs in front of the Kashi Art cafe, fort kochi, Your Local tour Advisor/Escort will come and meet you saying from Biju's Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.