Tour del patrimonio di Fort Cochin del Kochi Heritage Project
Descrizione
Per oltre due millenni, le navi hanno attraversato gli oceani per raggiungere questa costa. Molto prima degli imperi europei, l'oro romano fluiva nel Kerala per il pepe e le flotte Cinesi ancorate in queste acque. Questa esperienza a piedi di punta del Kochi Heritage Project (TKHP) traccia le forze che hanno trasformato un antico porto dell'Oceano Indiano nell'"Emporio del Mondo". Questo non è un tipico tour coloniale. Curato dal nostro team di ricerca, questo viaggio va oltre le sceneggiature collaudate per esplorare come il commercio, la fede e la diplomazia hanno modellato questa costa. Camminiamo per i quartieri storici di Fort Kochi, ma la nostra storia inizia 3.000 anni fa con le reti marittime di Muziris. Progettata per il viaggiatore consapevole che cerca profondità sulla distanza, questa esperienza di 2,5 ore offre un accesso esclusivo al personaggio di Kochi. Come impresa sociale, ci assicuriamo che il tuo viaggio supporti la conservazione del patrimonio locale. Venite a vedere come la storia globale è scritta in un solo chilometro della città un tempo incoronata la "Regina del Mar Arabico".
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Una veduta dell'icona di Cochin e anche le storie dei marinai cinesi a Malabar
La storia dei portoghesi che partirono alla ricerca del pepe e dei cristiani in India
Gli inizi di una città europea in India, il Forte e la città di Santa Cruz.
Scopri le influenze portoghesi in Kerala dalla cultura alla cucina alla lingua. Scopri anche la tratta degli schiavi portoghese e le storie di spiriti protettivi tramandati da generazioni
Scopri le influenze dell'architettura olandese a Cochin e la storia di come un trattato del XVII secolo sia ancora rilevante nell'Ayurveda.
Storie di festival del tè, del cricket e dell'arte
Storie degli inglesi e della loro lotta per la supremazia nel subcontinente indiano
Mentre il tour si conclude, ti portiamo a Princess Street, dove il fascino coloniale incontra la moderna Kochi. Fiancheggiata da colorati edifici di epoca portoghese e olandese, eccentrici caffè, boutique d'arte e negozi indipendenti, questa strada è una miscela perfetta di storia e vita contemporanea. Cammina con noi tra architettura vintage, vibrante street art e vivaci vetrine mentre condividiamo storie del passato della strada e di come continua a evolversi oggi. Sentirai parlare delle famiglie che vivono qui da generazioni, degli artisti e degli imprenditori che ne plasmano il presente e dei dettagli tranquilli che mancano alla maggior parte dei visitatori. Che si tratti di scambiare storie con un locale amichevole o ammirare i murales sbiaditi sulle pareti assolate, Princess Street offre il capitolo finale perfetto per la tua esperienza a Fort Kochi.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Tutte le aree e le superfici sono accessibili in sedia a rotelle
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(89)
Incredible tour experience, with in-depth, rich, and layered narrative histories about the history of a fascinating city. Would recommend as a must-do for anyone visiting the city to receive a grounded perspective of the region.
Johann took us on a custom Fort Kochi tour on a monsoon day in July. It was a most enjoyable and immersive walk through Kochi history at a pace that allowed us to absorb the many fascinating stories that he had to narrate. Even the special bread that we were served with tea had a backstory involving the Dutch and British East India companies and the Caribbean ! Even though I have strong ties to Kochi through my mother, I learned so much more about the city in the couple of hours with Johann than I had in an entire childhood. The rain gods also cooperated to make this a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for anyone who cares to go deeper into the city’s origin and evolution!
Great tour! Johann's stories were very well-researched and included historical and cultural significance of several spots. I felt like I understood Kochi a bit better after the tour!
I would like to take a moment to thank Johann for being a good storyteller. Like a kid i like a good story; it transports the imagination to an era where challenges & change happened into what is where we stand today. He is easy going & you might spend longer than you bargained for. He is proud & passionate about his home so reader i recommend this tour. Lets bring his stories home to tell as well
Johaan Binny Kuruvilla took us on a lovely walking tour around Fort Kochi titled The Queens Story. He started it with us walking towards the fishing nets and the Chinese influence due to trading in Opium and spices and silk. Part of the silk route. Then after the 1500s the Portuguese took over and fortified the Fort and stayed for 160 years! Then we went on to see the Dutch mansions....David Hall, Thakur house built on one of the 7 bastions. They carried on for 130 years.... mostly trading. Saw the war memorial at the St Francis church before that.... saw my ancestors name on it. He mentioned after India got its independence, the then finance minister talked of Cochin as the Queen of the Arabian Sea! Finally he took us to the 8th Bastian and gave us lime juice which was flavored with a spice we had to guess, and a Dutch bread with raisins , Breuther bread. This also had 2 spices in it and is eaten with butter, jam and sliced bananas. Lovely end to the walk!!
Great tour with Johann, the founder of the company. The tour is very thoughtful and informative, for selecting places to visit. Warmest recommendation!
The tour with Johann was outstanding. We were a group of 5 and maximum is 8. It was pleasantly conversational. Johann is both very knowledgeable but also passionate. We started at 7 am so as to avoid the heat which was worth doing. We finished with a special snack and drink local to the area included in the price. We enjoyed it so much we booked Mattancherry tour.
Wonderful experience with our first international family of 8. Johann wove a beautiful tale that was informative and entertaining for a wide age group (11 - 80+). Very accommodating. Highly recommend in Fort Kochi!
We did an early morning walk on 13th Dec with the Kochi Heritage Project, guided by Johan and it was absolutely fantastic. His storytelling and deep knowledge brought the history of Fort Kochi alive at every corner. This was truly one of the highlights of my trip. One of the best heritage walks I’ve experienced, hosted by someone who genuinely enjoys sharing history. The walk ended with a lovely traditional breakfast, including Dutch bread. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kochi...don’t miss it!
I really enjoyed our kochi heritage tour on Jew Town. I learned a lot about the place and its history. Johan is easy to understand and presents the information in an entertaining and accessible way. He has a wealth of knowledge and was open to questions.
