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Kochi Heritage Walking Tour : Explore Fort Kochi & Jewish Town

5.0(1)Kochi1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)

Description

Discover Kochi's fascinating multicultural past on a relaxed guided walking tour through the historic neighbourhoods of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group experience (1–15 guests) combines history, architecture, local life, and hidden stories that most visitors miss. Walk through the streets where Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab, Chinese, and Jewish communities shaped one of India's oldest international trading ports. Your walking tour include: Fort Kochi Beach Chinese Fishing Nets Vasco da Gama Square St. Francis Church (India's oldest European church) Santa Cruz Basilica (exterior) Dutch Cemetery (view from outside) Bastion Bungalow David Hall Princess Street Burger Street English Village Green Cochin Club Parade Ground Local spice and handicraft shops Jew Town Paradesi Synagogue (outside; interior visit if open and admission ticket purchased) Mattancherry Palace (outside; interior visit optional if time permits)

Tour Options

Walking Tour 2 hours Fortkochi
Walk Thripunithura East Fort
  • Waking Tour of Tripunithura : Walk along the Royal City Streets of Thripoonithura covering Temple, Heritage and Shops Cafes and much more...
Walk Broad Way and M G Road
  • Walk Down Town Ernakulam : Walk along Broadway Covering ancient Synagogue, Markets, Women's Collage, Law college and Park Avenue.

Itinerary

On meeting the travelers at Vasco da Gama square and formal introduction the tour start walking to the chinese Fishing nets area.

15 min

Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets at operation, take photos, interact with fishermen. 15 minutes.

5 min

From Chinese Fishing Nets walk ( 5 minutes ) to St. Frasncis Church.to pay homage to Vasco da Gama whos body was buried first in this church.

20 min

From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour ride in tuk tuk (15 minutes ) to the Cheralai Leave the tuk tuk to explore the region where Saraswath Brahmins live in the small town ship. Here is their colony, their famous ancient temple, their market of daily requirements.

Admission included15 min

The famous princess street, holds hotels, home stays restaurants and shops. The buiildings are ancient and possess charector and beauty

Admission included10 min

St. Mary's Convent and girls schools under the convent held in high esteem by the people. We can see the beautiful street and the elegant convent building. The students in their uniforms present a thrilling sight.

10 min

Anther important stree Napier street which is studded with residential buildings of the earlier Europeans lived here now occupied by the Anglo Indian Families.

Admission included10 min

Another road adjacent to the Princess street is also with Dutch and Portuguese styled houses are attrctive worth walking through. We do cover this street on this tour.

10 min

The Burger Street in Fort Kochi is the apple in the eye of the backpackers, where we find a line of houses hosting tourists. Famous homestays in Fortkochi are found here.

10 min

Like Burger Street Quiros street is another hang over of the Tourists because of Homestays and restaurants.

Highlights

Assistance in taking photographs for solo travellers, couples, and families
Guided walking tour of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town
Professional English-speaking local heritage guide
Tea or local refreshment at a popular beachside kiosk (where available)
Stories about Kochi's Portuguese, Dutch, British, Jewish, Arab, and Chinese influences
Historical and cultural commentary throughout the experience
Local insights into Kerala's culture and daily life
Recommendations for authentic restaurants, cafés, shopping, and local experiences
Time for photographs at major landmarks

What's included

Included
Assistance in taking photographs for solo travellers, couples, and families
Guided walking tour of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town
Professional English-speaking local heritage guide
Tea or local refreshment at a popular beachside kiosk (where available)
Stories about Kochi's Portuguese, Dutch, British, Jewish, Arab, and Chinese influences
Historical and cultural commentary throughout the experience
Local insights into Kerala's culture and daily life
Recommendations for authentic restaurants, cafés, shopping, and local experiences
Time for photographs at major landmarks

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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(1)

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yoav_l
September 30, 2022
The guide was...

The guide was knowledgeable and with good English. We traveled to interesting places and he gave us a feeling of being a local

Operator response

Thank you Mr.Yoav. I feel highly grateful for the review and your time spared for visiting our place... please tell all your friends and family about Kochi ans us.....make use of our services.

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