Aneesh speaks good English. He took as to the sights and came with us to explain the history and significance of the places. He helped us cross busy streets, and was an excellent driver. He has a great sense of humor and we had a fun day with lots of laughs.He answered our many many questions and explained the Indian way of life. We asked for a second tour to less tourist places. Aneesh gave us an excellent outing to fishing beaches, local markets fabric shops as requested. We had lunch at his home and ate the fish we had bought at the market cooked by his lovely wife Rahia. Aneesh recommend a wellness center where we had a very relaxing massage.What a wonderful day out. Thank you Aneesh. I would highly recommend Aneesh as your driver. Aneesh also helped us in many different ways. He was our Go to man in Fort Kochi. Thanks Aneesh.
KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Price from
- $12 / person
- Location
- Kochi, India
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 66 reviews
- Languages
- HI, EN, ML
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- LITTLE KOCHI TUK-TUK TOURS
Description
Our Tuk-Tuk Tours is a local collective of Tuk Tuk drivers who provide personalised tours in and around Fort Kochi. Our tours are tailored to suit your needs, whether you would like to visit all the famous tourist sites or explore local eateries or shop for souvenirs to take back home with you.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Church of Saint Francis
A beautiful building with plenty of history attached to it. Built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India.
Chinese Fishing Nets
Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated lift nets". Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.
Dutch Cemetery
The Dutch cemetery is among the visited sites in Fort Kochi, famous for its imperial inhabitants during the olden days who left their homelands centuries ago to propagate and expand their own empire. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India and it contains some interesting stories around it.
Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.
Indo-Portuguese Museum
The Indo-Portuguese Museum is a museum in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.
Maritime Museum Kochi
Museum examining the naval history of India, with warship models, artillery & uniforms on display.
Mattancherry Palace
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Paradesi Synagogue
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
Cochin Spice Market
Down-to-earth shop with polished displays & a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk.
Jain Temple
Prominent Jain place of worship, known for its pigeon show & feeding, held every day at noon.
Bastion Bunglow
Bastion Bungalow is a famous tourist site in the city of Kochi, located near Vasco da Gama square in Fort Kochi, India. Currently, it is the official residence of the Sub-Collector. Bastion Bungalow is an example of Indo-European style architecture mainly following the Dutch style.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Parking Fees
Not included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup Locations & Times
Kindly note that in this type of tour, we pickup from the hotels nearby...(We offer the free pick up only from the hotel/home stay/lodge/Inn situated in FORTKOCHI & MATTANCHERRY). For pickup from outside of Fortkochi & Mattancherry, there will be extra pickup charge.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
66 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours take?
KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours cost?
Prices start at $12 per person for this Kochi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Kindly note that in this type of tour, we pickup from the hotels nearby...(We offer the free pick up only from the hotel/home stay/lodge/Inn situated in FORTKOCHI & MATTANCHERRY). For pickup from outside of Fortkochi & Mattancherry, there will be extra pickup charge. Pickup points include NO 18 Hotel, Ballard Bungallow.
What languages is KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours offered in?
The experience is available in HI, EN, ML.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(66)
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Service par excellence.
H
Tuk tuk tour round Fort Kochi
We were taken round Kochi by Thafseer - he spent 4 hours taking us to all the sights we wanted to visit and more, and was helpful and friendly. It was a great way to see Fort Kochi in the short time we had here. We would really recommend him.
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Super Tuk Tuk in Kochi
Professional, kind, generous! Cautious and considerate driver. I highly recommend. 5-hour tour accompanied us to all the places we wanted to see
M
EXCELLENT TOUR WITH HARIS super fun day!
Haris is an exceptional guide. He took us for two full days all around Kochi. He created a wonderful itinerary and allowed us to improvise on the way. In addition to seeing all of the historical sites and temples, we had some great meals at local places, had custom items made for us by a local tailor, purchasing inexpensive fabrics at the local markets. We had south Indian coffee, went to art galleries, and were generously invited to his home to meet his family. It’s nice to know we have a friend to come back to. I highly recommend that you contact Haris directly and arrange a tour with him. He is truly exceptional. I’m happy I found his information in the TA forum. He has really made our trip to India so special.
5
Great local guide
Thafseer is a really great guide, he is a local so very knowledgeable - we saw where he went to school. He tailored the trip to our needs and showed us to a fabulous restaurant - Seagulls - where we ate twice.
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Operator response
Dear friends thank you so much for your valuable reviews.🙏🏻 Kindly you are good heart. Take care keep in touch.
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Fantastic! A great day out. Aneesh was the perfect guide. Great guy! Highly recommend him.
Aneesh was an excellent guide. He tailored the tour to our preferences. He was interesting, knowledgeable, funny & attentive. Would definitely recommend this tour, especially with Aneesh.
Operator response
Hello dear. Thank you so much for your available reviews 🙏🏻 keep in touch take care. god bless you.
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Highly Recommended This Tuk Tuk Tour
The tour was exactly as described. The tuk tuk was clean and spacious, and our driver/guide was very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend both the driver and this tour.
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Recommend! Honest, friendly guides - Aneesh & Shaji
Highly recommend Aneesh and Shaji. Friendly, reliable, honest guides. They were warm, kind, informative, and also mindful of warning us of any overpriced stores, as well as helping us to make purchases at local fruit and mithai shops. They tailored the tour based on our requests. Aneesh offered suggestions for places to visit (like the big outdoor laundry site) that we didn’t have on our list - he took me and my partner around. Shaji was also excellent - he took our friends around with us in a separate tuktuk, and they both coordinated well to help us link up as a group for the second half of the day. We shared a meal with them both and enjoyed getting to know more about them, too. Thank you, both! You gave us a wonderful day in Kochi.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Hello thank you so much for your valuable reviews 🙏🏻 keep in touch 💖 take care god bless you 🙏🏻
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Exciting ride
Take Tuks are a great way to get round, however it's not like driving in the UK. Its fast and furious in some cases. The guide was great and very knowledgeable.
J
Great experience more than we expected
Brilliant tour . Our tuk tuk driver Thafseer was excellent. We visited the real temple elephants that we never expected to see and touch. Dream come true. Strongly recommend Thafseer if you visit Cochin and need a tour. Allen Bula
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review and help.Keep in touch. Take care regards 🙏🏻
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