Kochi Private Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup Including Church of Francis and Chinese Fishing Nets
by Biju's Tours
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This private tuk tuk tour in Kochi lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes pickup and drop-off from selected hotels or cruise ships within a 10 km city limit. Local tuk tuk drivers who know the area well guide the tour through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, sharing information about the daily life and various communities in Kochi, which has nearly 30 communities and 16 languages. The tour stops at the Church of Saint Francis, noted as the first European church in India, and the Chinese fishing nets used by local fishermen. It continues to the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, built in 1505, and the Dutch Cemetery established in 1724. Visitors also see Fort Kochi Beach, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach. Religious sites include the Jain Temple, where visitors may enter. The route includes a visit to the Cochin Spice Market operated by a women's cooperative, including a ginger warehouse where spices are packed and dried. The Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is part of the tour, followed by Jew Town, where the local Jewish community still resides. The Paradesi Synagogue, constructed in 1568, is another stop. The tour ends with time to explore the shopping streets of Mattancherry. Bottled water is provided, and transport is by private tuk tuk with a driver who also acts as a local expert. Lunch, gratuities, entrance fees, and souvenir photos are not included but can be purchased separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Church of Saint Francis
This is the first European church. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Chinese Fishing Nets
These large fishing nets are a traditional method used by local fishermen. The stop lasts approximately 15 minutes.
15 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
A Catholic church constructed in 1505, known for its historical significance. Visitors spend around 15 minutes here.
15 min
Dutch Cemetery
Established in 1724, this cemetery reflects the Dutch presence in Kochi. The visit is about 10 minutes long.
10 min
Fort Kochi Beach
Also called Mahatma Gandhi Beach, this coastal area is a stop for about 10 minutes.
10 min
Jain Temple
Visitors are allowed to enter this temple during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Cochin Spice Market
Operated by a women's cooperative, this market includes a ginger warehouse where spices are packed and dried. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Also known as the Dutch Palace, this landmark is visited for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Jew Town
A street where the local Jewish community continues to live. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Constructed in 1568, this synagogue is a significant religious site. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Mattancherry
The tour concludes with time to explore the local shopping streets in Mattancherry.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kochi Private Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup Including Church of Francis and Chinese Fishing Nets
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.$28Overview
This private tuk tuk tour in Kochi lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes pickup and drop-off from selected hotels or cruise ships within a 10 km city limit. Local tuk tuk drivers who know the area well guide the tour through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, sharing information about the daily life and various communities in Kochi, which has nearly 30 communities and 16 languages. The tour stops at the Church of Saint Francis, noted as the first European church in India, and the Chinese fishing nets used by local fishermen. It continues to the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, built in 1505, and the Dutch Cemetery established in 1724. Visitors also see Fort Kochi Beach, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach. Religious sites include the Jain Temple, where visitors may enter. The route includes a visit to the Cochin Spice Market operated by a women's cooperative, including a ginger warehouse where spices are packed and dried. The Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is part of the tour, followed by Jew Town, where the local Jewish community still resides. The Paradesi Synagogue, constructed in 1568, is another stop. The tour ends with time to explore the shopping streets of Mattancherry. Bottled water is provided, and transport is by private tuk tuk with a driver who also acts as a local expert. Lunch, gratuities, entrance fees, and souvenir photos are not included but can be purchased separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Church of Saint Francis
This is the first European church. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Chinese Fishing Nets
These large fishing nets are a traditional method used by local fishermen. The stop lasts approximately 15 minutes.
15 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
A Catholic church constructed in 1505, known for its historical significance. Visitors spend around 15 minutes here.
15 min
Dutch Cemetery
Established in 1724, this cemetery reflects the Dutch presence in Kochi. The visit is about 10 minutes long.
10 min
Fort Kochi Beach
Also called Mahatma Gandhi Beach, this coastal area is a stop for about 10 minutes.
10 min
Jain Temple
Visitors are allowed to enter this temple during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Cochin Spice Market
Operated by a women's cooperative, this market includes a ginger warehouse where spices are packed and dried. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Also known as the Dutch Palace, this landmark is visited for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Jew Town
A street where the local Jewish community continues to live. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Constructed in 1568, this synagogue is a significant religious site. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Mattancherry
The tour concludes with time to explore the local shopping streets in Mattancherry.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.