Kochi Village Life Experience tour - The Real Tour of Kochi !

Our drivers Sabeer and Freddie were excellent They explained everything and took us to interesting places They made sure we were happy and even took us to places we requested from our personal interests and needs They were very good guides

Tuk Tuk fun and interesting tour around Kochi with plenty of scope for flexibility… hospitable guide and great experiences!

If you want to experience real Kochi then take this tour with Sabeer, not only was he fabulous, nothing too much trouble, Sabeer took us to such varied real places. We visited a fishing village that was not only vast but beautifully peaceful, not a tourist in sight. Sabeer took us to a local boat yard where small fishing boats/canoes were being made by hand with the most unusual methods, we met with the artisan boat builders and spent quality time watching and questioning them on the process. The highlight of the trip was the utterly wonderful, colourful, bustling harbour which was full of authentic fishermen and fishing boats unloading and selling their catches. The colours and harbour scene when turning the corner into the harbour was like no fishing port I have ever witnessed. I could have spent the rest of the day just people watching. Again no other tourists to be seen! Sabeer stopped to show us so many things, churches, plants, birds, it was truly a fabulous tour. Sabeer you are wonderful. If in doubt book this tour you won’t regret it!!

What an experience! Fantastic tour with Sabir, completely off the beaten track and perfect for understanding and seeing how fishermen live and work around Kochi. The four hours passed so fast. I could see the auction on the beach, unique as well as the making of wooden boats, all an art. All this under postcard landscapes. Really not to be missed, I advise to stay one more day in Kochi to do this tour, you will not regret it!

We had a great time on the village tour in a tuk tuk with Sabeer. He was able to show us things we would not have accessed on our own. On the way to each village, slowed or stopped to allow us to take photos and took great photos of us when we were at the various places. He also gave us lots of information about the places and people that we visited. We had a go using the iron in the laundry, saw loads of eagles, herons, crows and dogs at the fisherman's village. We stood in the hut at the fish farm as the fisherman sorted the fresh catch and sold it to the locals, watching the prawns and fish try to jump off the table. We observed boat makers making fishing canoes, and they answered our questions. We saw how Coconut oil is made. We passed beautiful countryside with Chinese fishing nets and lakes and palm trees and saw cormorants fishing. Sabeer Was very helpful and friendly and stopped for us to get snacks/water, he also took us to the hospital so we could go to the toilet as there were no public toilets in the area.

We had an excellent day out in Kochi all be it frustrated by the repetitive checks by Indian Visa authorities on and off, leaving and returning but its their country. The most impressive things in Kochi was the 124 km tidal wall along the foreshore, seeing the town and admiring the cleanliness of the place and rubbish efforts even though its so old. Jewtown a special area is amazing and yes it is what it says it is and also we saw an amazing old church in Fort Kochi. Catholic churches are everywhere. Siju (Thomas) our driver was excellent and the tour was good value and in a comfortable car with air con. They arrived on time and got us back on time.

Very interesting tour of Fort Cochi. Abhi, the guide that took us around is really cute and smart! We found only a little 'expensive excursion compared to many made in the previous days, in other areas in India. It is still worth it!

We got to understand the local history of Kochi and current life of Malayali people which was not so clear in other tours. We were picked up at our hotel and later Mr. Biju joined us. He is a local driver and guide who knows his town history well. He also speaks good English with an understandable dialect and speed. We explored the nearby fishermen village and stopped by the seaside. We also met the local boat and coconut oil manufacturers. A comfortable ride with less walking and more information is something we appreciate. Mr. Biju made us feel welcome in Kochi and also ensured we were comfortable. It would be more interesting if we had a chance to meet a local family at their home and see some daily life and traditions, but it's just a suggestion. The tour is still the best one in Kochi.

We had an excellent day out with Sudheer. First we went to see the fishermen arrive back with their catch of the day, then we moved onto the market where the fish is sold and met his dad. After we went to a village to see the traditional craft of boat building & coir. We ended the tour in the backwaters meeting a lovely local family

This tour was amazing, a real eye opener and brilliant way to see the real Kochi. We saw so many places we’d never have seen ourself and had a very special day. Shaji was amazing, so friendly, caring and knowledgeable. Top highlights were the spice market, fishing villages and launderette. We really went off the beaten track and had a brilliant day out. Will definitely recommend to others. Thank you!!!