Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour
Description
Make the most of your short time with a private tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi. In a small tuk-tuk, explore the town's highlights for a half a day, seeing the markets, churches, synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, and more. A great tour for visitors who want a general overview of Kochi. You will be picked and dropped-off from/to your hotel of stay in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
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Itinerary
The Chinese fishing nets, locally known as "Cheena Vala"are fixed installations on the sea shore for an unusual form of fishing — shore operated lift nets. They are mostly found around Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. Large mechanical structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever net suspended over the sea and big stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each of these structures is operated by a team of up to six fishermen.
Fort kochi beach stretches along one side of the town of Fort Kochi. Fort kochi used to have Fort walls and bastions once upon a time, but not anymore.
Among the eight basilicas in India, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi is one of the most magnificent and impressive cathedrals in India. The church is called Santa Cruz because it was founded on May 3, 1505, the feast day of the "Invention of the Holy Cross." A significant amount of demolition and reconstruction had occurred while the church was being built.
One of the best illustrations of Keralan architecture with hints of colonial influence is the Mattancherry Palace, sometimes referred to as Dutch Palace. As a gift for King Veera Kerala Verma of the Kochi dynasty, it was constructed by the Portuguese 1545 CE. After undergoing extensive repairs by the Dutch, it became known as the Dutch Palace. A beautiful collection of murals adorns this two story palace.
Nestled in a quiet part of Jew Town, the Paradesi Synagogue dates back over a century and is home to numerous rare antiques. Almost 1500 years after the Jews first established ties with Kerala, the Jewish synagogue was constructed in 1568. It was constructed on property donated by the former Cochin ruler, which is next to Mattancherry Palace.
With traditional buildings and smell of spices the spice markets in Kochi reminds us of a forgone era.
A place of worship for the Jain community in Kochi. The temple is well-known for its daily noontime ritual of feeding the pigeons.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up visitors for the tour from hotels throughout Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and Wellington Island. Additional fees will apply for pickup and drop off from other locations.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(33)
Good.my guide Jafar was friendly, caring and knowledgeable. 3 hours for this tour is perfect time. One can spend more time in museums and revisit places.
Lal was a wonderful driver and guide. Kind and attentive. Knowledgeable about history and also a great Malayalam teacher! Highly recommend.
An absolute must do to learn all about the fascinating life, culture and history of Fort Kochi. Fantastic driver who knew every detail of the town acting as a super friendly guide.
would highly recommend it, they are very accommodating and we had a great experience with all the tours
Great experience with this TukTuk tour company. Fun, informative, tailored to our needs. The drivers were great. Highly recommend Jalal and his team.
We had the pleasure of using Tuk Tuk Savari's services in Kochi, India, and were thoroughly impressed with our drivers, Jalil and Sanjeeb. Booked randomly online, they exceeded our expectations with their exceptional service, knowledge, and friendliness over four days, including New Year's. Highly recommend their professional and personable approach for exploring Kochi. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We hired Jalal and his friend for three days worth of sightseeing in and around Fort Kochi, we can highly recommend his services for friendliness, trip suggestions, cleanliness and reliability
Found through our hotel, they are a group of friends and gave us a tour of the city with explanations of the various attractions and a friendly assistance for all our needs (currency exchange and lunch). They're the best!
Very nice ride with this Tuk Tuk Lal was very helpful and very friendly We recommend it Very skilful, he is also a good guide Thank you.
We had a wonderful experience. Laly, our tour guide was a perfect gentleman, He was polite, attentive , patient,and engaging. He gave us a great insight into life in Kochi, past and present. We visited many wonderful places which otherwise might have passed us by. I highly recommend this tour.
