Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships
by Legacy of Kochi Tuk tuk Tour
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This tour explores the history and local sites of Kochi using a tuk-tuk as transport. It lasts about 3 to 4 hours and includes pickup from cruise ships. The route covers well-known landmarks and some less-visited locations around Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The tour begins with a stop at the Chinese Fishing Nets, large shore-operated lift nets introduced in the 14th century. These nets are fixed installations operated by teams of fishermen and are unique to this region of India. Next, the tour visits Fort Kochi Beach along the Arabian Sea, providing a coastal view of the city. Other stops include the Dutch Cemetery, consecrated in 1724 and managed by the Church of South India, which holds historical significance relating to European colonial times. The Church of Saint Francis, built in 1503, is one of India’s oldest European churches, notable as the original burial place of Vasco da Gama before his remains were moved to Lisbon. The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, one of Kerala’s eight basilicas, is visited for its heritage status and architecture. At Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, visitors see Kerala murals and exhibits about the local royal family. The nearby Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568, is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth and a key site of the Cochin Jewish community. The tour continues to the Dhoby Khana Public Laundry, a working communal laundry established in the 1700s where clothes are still washed by hand using traditional methods. The Indo-Portuguese Museum in Fort Kochi displays artifacts related to the region’s colonial past. Bastion Bungalow, a sea-facing Dutch building from 1667, is also included and was once the residence of a British colonial official. Additional stops include the Cochin Tirumala Devaswom temple in Mattancherry, a major religious center for the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins established in the late 16th century. The tour also visits the Cochin Spice Market where various spices are sold in bulk, and the Jain Temple noted for its daily noon pigeon feeding show. Bottled water and parking fees are included. The use of the tuk-tuk is provided along with assistance taking photos, including pictures with the tuk-tuk itself. The itinerary can include some extra less-known places as part of the route. The tour is conducted by a guide knowledgeable about local history and culture.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
These shore-operated lift nets are fixed installations along the coast, each at least 10 meters high with horizontal nets about 20 meters wide. They are managed by teams of up to six fishermen and were introduced to the area by Chinese explorers in the 14th century. They are mainly found in Kochi and Kollam and are a local attraction.
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 and managed by the Church of South India, this cemetery in Fort Kochi holds graves of European colonial figures and contains historical stories related to its imperial past.
10 min
Church of Saint Francis
Built in 1503, this church in Fort Kochi is one of the oldest European churches in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon after 14 years.
20 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Located in Fort Kochi, this basilica is one of Kerala's eight and is recognized as a heritage building visited year-round for its architecture.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Also called the Dutch Palace, this Portuguese-built palace in Mattancherry displays Kerala murals and exhibits about the Kochi royal family. It is on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.
20 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Built in 1568, this synagogue in Kochi is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth and one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Cochin Jewish community.
20 min
Dhoby Khana Public Laundry
Founded in the early 1700s during Dutch rule, this public laundry in Kochi still uses manual hand washing methods. It includes separate buildings for ironing and cleaning with concrete wash basins and clotheslines made of braided coir fiber.
20 min
Indo-Portuguese Museum
A museum located in Fort Kochi dedicated to artifacts and history related to the Indo-Portuguese colonial period.
20 min
Bastion Bunglow
A Dutch heritage sea-facing building near Vasco da Gama square, built in 1667. It served as a residence during British rule, notably housing Colonel Macaulay in the early 19th century.
20 min
Cochin Tirumala Devaswom
Also known as Gosripuram, this temple in Mattancherry is the largest socio-religious institution for Gowda Saraswat Brahmins in Kerala. Established in the late 16th century, it is central to the community’s history.
Cochin Spice Market
A local market selling a variety of exotic spices in bulk with simple, polished displays.
15 min
Jain Temple
A well-known Jain place of worship in Kochi, noted for its daily noon pigeon feeding show.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships
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.$18Overview
This tour explores the history and local sites of Kochi using a tuk-tuk as transport. It lasts about 3 to 4 hours and includes pickup from cruise ships. The route covers well-known landmarks and some less-visited locations around Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The tour begins with a stop at the Chinese Fishing Nets, large shore-operated lift nets introduced in the 14th century. These nets are fixed installations operated by teams of fishermen and are unique to this region of India. Next, the tour visits Fort Kochi Beach along the Arabian Sea, providing a coastal view of the city. Other stops include the Dutch Cemetery, consecrated in 1724 and managed by the Church of South India, which holds historical significance relating to European colonial times. The Church of Saint Francis, built in 1503, is one of India’s oldest European churches, notable as the original burial place of Vasco da Gama before his remains were moved to Lisbon. The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, one of Kerala’s eight basilicas, is visited for its heritage status and architecture. At Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, visitors see Kerala murals and exhibits about the local royal family. The nearby Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568, is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth and a key site of the Cochin Jewish community. The tour continues to the Dhoby Khana Public Laundry, a working communal laundry established in the 1700s where clothes are still washed by hand using traditional methods. The Indo-Portuguese Museum in Fort Kochi displays artifacts related to the region’s colonial past. Bastion Bungalow, a sea-facing Dutch building from 1667, is also included and was once the residence of a British colonial official. Additional stops include the Cochin Tirumala Devaswom temple in Mattancherry, a major religious center for the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins established in the late 16th century. The tour also visits the Cochin Spice Market where various spices are sold in bulk, and the Jain Temple noted for its daily noon pigeon feeding show. Bottled water and parking fees are included. The use of the tuk-tuk is provided along with assistance taking photos, including pictures with the tuk-tuk itself. The itinerary can include some extra less-known places as part of the route. The tour is conducted by a guide knowledgeable about local history and culture.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
These shore-operated lift nets are fixed installations along the coast, each at least 10 meters high with horizontal nets about 20 meters wide. They are managed by teams of up to six fishermen and were introduced to the area by Chinese explorers in the 14th century. They are mainly found in Kochi and Kollam and are a local attraction.
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 and managed by the Church of South India, this cemetery in Fort Kochi holds graves of European colonial figures and contains historical stories related to its imperial past.
10 min
Church of Saint Francis
Built in 1503, this church in Fort Kochi is one of the oldest European churches in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon after 14 years.
20 min
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Located in Fort Kochi, this basilica is one of Kerala's eight and is recognized as a heritage building visited year-round for its architecture.
20 min
Mattancherry Palace
Also called the Dutch Palace, this Portuguese-built palace in Mattancherry displays Kerala murals and exhibits about the Kochi royal family. It is on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.
20 min
Paradesi Synagogue
Built in 1568, this synagogue in Kochi is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth and one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Cochin Jewish community.
20 min
Dhoby Khana Public Laundry
Founded in the early 1700s during Dutch rule, this public laundry in Kochi still uses manual hand washing methods. It includes separate buildings for ironing and cleaning with concrete wash basins and clotheslines made of braided coir fiber.
20 min
Indo-Portuguese Museum
A museum located in Fort Kochi dedicated to artifacts and history related to the Indo-Portuguese colonial period.
20 min
Bastion Bunglow
A Dutch heritage sea-facing building near Vasco da Gama square, built in 1667. It served as a residence during British rule, notably housing Colonel Macaulay in the early 19th century.
20 min
Cochin Tirumala Devaswom
Also known as Gosripuram, this temple in Mattancherry is the largest socio-religious institution for Gowda Saraswat Brahmins in Kerala. Established in the late 16th century, it is central to the community’s history.
Cochin Spice Market
A local market selling a variety of exotic spices in bulk with simple, polished displays.
15 min
Jain Temple
A well-known Jain place of worship in Kochi, noted for its daily noon pigeon feeding show.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.