Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !

Overview

Walking Tour in kochi with a local guide. Experience the highlights of Fortkochi and Mattancherry with a local Expert born in same city who speaks good English. You will get the benefit of a local who explains about the history of the local attractions in a local way. During this tour along with the historic monuments, you will also experience the real life of the local people which is the main attraction of the tour. In Fort Kochi You will visit traditional Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church,Santa cruz Basilica church etc. After you will be transferred in Tuk Tuk(Auto Rickshaw) towards Dhobhi (local Laundry)and then through local streets visiting Old Hindu Temple and towards Mattancherry to visit historic Jew street where the Jewish community still exists after walks towards Dutch Palace, where the Cochin Royal family were living, now a museum under the Archeology. Later towards the Traditional Bazar market visiting Spice warehouses, Womens Co-operatives etc in the town.

Itinerary

1. Chinese Fishing Nets

   Traditional fishing nets

   · 15 min· Admission included

2. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

   Roman Catholic Church 1505

   · 15 min· Admission included

3. Church of Saint Francis

   First European church in India

   · 15 min· Admission included

4. Dutch Cemetery

   Made during 1724

   · 10 min

5. Fort Kochi Beach

   Also called Mahatma Gandhi beach

   · 10 min

6. Mattancherry Palace

   Dutch palace, museum under the archeological survey of India.

   · 20 min· Admission included

7. Jew Town

   Jewish street

   · 15 min· Admission included

8. Paradesi Synagogue

   Made 1568, Jewish synagogue

   · 15 min· Admission included

9. Cochin Spice Market

   Spice markets

   · 15 min

How to use your ticket

• Pickup is provided only In Fort Kochi and Mattancherry • Please provide a valid phone number or Watsapp number • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Guide will meet you front of kashi art cafe
• Provide valid Contact Number or Watsapp Number
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. sleeveless tops/ Too short skirts Not allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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