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Home/Destinations/Kochi/Kathakali & Culture

Kathakali & Kerala Culture Tours

Witness living traditions: in Kochi you can watch a mesmerising Kathakali performance, with its elaborate make-up and storytelling, see the martial art of Kalaripayattu, and experience Theyyam ritual dance. A vivid, theatrical window into Kerala’s rich performing-arts heritage.

157 tours · prices per person, book with partner

5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience
Kochi
5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience
4.8(468)·5 days
from$532/ person
via Viator
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
Kochi
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
5.0(384)·3–4 hours
from$9/ person
via Viator
Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
Kochi
Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
5.0(383)·3–4 hours
from$8/ person
via Viator
4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car
Kochi
4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car
4.8(209)·4 days
from$183/ person
via Viator
Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !
Kochi
Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !
5.0(160)·3 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Fort Kochi Local Sightseeing Tour
Kochi
Fort Kochi Local Sightseeing Tour
5.0(99)·4–5 hours
from$9/ person
via Viator
Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
Kochi
Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
4.9(91)·2–3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Kochi Local Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
Kochi
Kochi Local Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
5.0(78)·3–4 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours
Kochi
KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours
5.0(66)·4–6 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Kochi City Tour
Kochi
Kochi City Tour
4.8(61)·4–7 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Enjoy the best Food tour in kochi with a local !
Kochi
Enjoy the best Food tour in kochi with a local !
4.8(60)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours
Kochi
5 Days Private Kerala Tour Package by Saffron India Tours
4.7(51)·5 days
from$335/ person
via Viator
Best of kochi ! A private tour in kochi with a local guide !
Kochi
Best of kochi ! A private tour in kochi with a local guide !
4.9(47)·4–5 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Learn Traditional Kerala Meal in Kumarakom
Kochi
Learn Traditional Kerala Meal in Kumarakom
5.0(36)·4 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Hands-on Authentic Keralite Cooking Class - Learn, Cook, Eat & Enjoy!
Kochi
Hands-on Authentic Keralite Cooking Class - Learn, Cook, Eat & Enjoy!
4.8(33)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour
Kochi
Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour
5.0(33)·2h 30min
from$11/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket
Kochi
Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket
4.8(30)·4 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
5 Days Kerala Tour Package With 4 Star Stays & Private Houseboat
Kochi
5 Days Kerala Tour Package With 4 Star Stays & Private Houseboat
4.9(21)·5 days
from$349/ person
via Viator
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Alleppey (Guided Walking Tour)
Kochi
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Alleppey (Guided Walking Tour)
4.4(17)·2 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Kochi Village Life Experience tour - The Real Tour of Kochi !
Kochi
Kochi Village Life Experience tour - The Real Tour of Kochi !
4.9(13)·4 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Kochi,Kumbalangi village tour
Kochi
Kochi,Kumbalangi village tour
4.9(13)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
4 Day Kerala Tour Athirappilly Munnar Alleppey
Kochi
4 Day Kerala Tour Athirappilly Munnar Alleppey
5.0(12)·4 days
from$365/ person
via Viator
Kerala Cooking Class with Charming Freeda in her Kochi Home
Kochi
Kerala Cooking Class with Charming Freeda in her Kochi Home
5.0(10)·3 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Private Kochi guided Tours - Cultural Experience of kochi with a local guide !
Kochi
Private Kochi guided Tours - Cultural Experience of kochi with a local guide !
5.0(10)·4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Kochi (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Kochi
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Kochi (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
4.3(9)·2 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Aleppey Backwater Tour with Kerala Traditional Lunch
Kochi
Aleppey Backwater Tour with Kerala Traditional Lunch
4.8(9)·7–8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Kochi: Kathakali, Theyyam & Kalaripayattu Show with Transfers
Kochi
Kochi: Kathakali, Theyyam & Kalaripayattu Show with Transfers
4.9(8)·4 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Colors of Kochi: City Tour & Kathakali Experience
Kochi
Colors of Kochi: City Tour & Kathakali Experience
4.8(8)·6 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Kochi Tuk Tuk Local Tour
Kochi
Kochi Tuk Tuk Local Tour
5.0(8)·4 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Private Traditional Home Cooking Class in Kochi with Archana
Kochi
Private Traditional Home Cooking Class in Kochi with Archana
5.0(6)·3 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Biryani Cooking class with House Chef
Kochi
Biryani Cooking class with House Chef
5.0(4)·1h 30min
from$53/ person
via Viator
Kochi Kayaking Tour: Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break
Kochi
Kochi Kayaking Tour: Sunrise, Sunset & Floating Tea Break
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Kochi Over View: Kathakali, Dinner, Pick & Drop Included Tour
Kochi
Kochi Over View: Kathakali, Dinner, Pick & Drop Included Tour
4.7(3)·6–7 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Theyyam and Kalaripayattu Show in Kochi with Transfer
Kochi
Theyyam and Kalaripayattu Show in Kochi with Transfer
5.0(2)·1h 15min
from$17/ person
via Viator
Private candle light dinner
Kochi
Private candle light dinner
4.5(2)·3 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Evening Tour of Kochi with Kathakali and Dinner
Kochi
Evening Tour of Kochi with Kathakali and Dinner
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kerala Beyond Kochi: Rubber, Spices, Villages & Prosperous Life
Kochi
Kerala Beyond Kochi: Rubber, Spices, Villages & Prosperous Life
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Fort Kochi Heritage Walk With Arjun
Kerala
Fort Kochi Heritage Walk With Arjun
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Cultural Evening in Kochi Kathakali Theyyam and Kalaripayattu
Kochi
Cultural Evening in Kochi Kathakali Theyyam and Kalaripayattu
3 hours
from$16/ person
via Viator
Experience Kerala Soul Kalari Workshop and Theyyam Cultural Tour
Kerala
Experience Kerala Soul Kalari Workshop and Theyyam Cultural Tour
16 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Guided Full day private city tour of Cochin with Kathakali Dance Show
Kochi
Guided Full day private city tour of Cochin with Kathakali Dance Show
6–7 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Kannur Theyyam: Kannur Tour with Weaving and Theyyam Show
Kochi
Kannur Theyyam: Kannur Tour with Weaving and Theyyam Show
3 days
from$115/ person
via Viator
Cochin Heritage Walk Detailed View of this City's Fascinating European Influence
Kochi
Cochin Heritage Walk Detailed View of this City's Fascinating European Influence
2 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Half Day Kochi City Tour and a Kathakali Classical Dance Performance
Kochi
Half Day Kochi City Tour and a Kathakali Classical Dance Performance
5–6 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Classical Dance Tour in Cochin
Kochi
Classical Dance Tour in Cochin
2–3 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Guided Kochi and Mattancherry Culinary Walking Tour
Kochi
Guided Kochi and Mattancherry Culinary Walking Tour
3–4 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Kathakali Classical Dance Performance
Kochi
Kathakali Classical Dance Performance
1–2 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator

Kathakali & Culture in Kochi — FAQ

What is Kathakali?
Kathakali is a classical Kerala dance-drama known for its elaborate costumes, painted faces and expressive storytelling, often performed in Kochi.
What is Kalaripayattu?
Kalaripayattu is an ancient Keralan martial art, considered one of the oldest in the world, demonstrated in dramatic shows.
Where can you see Kathakali in Kochi?
Several cultural centres in Fort Kochi stage nightly Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances, often included on tours.

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