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Many Trivandrum visitors only glance through its sights before heading elsewhere. This small-group walking tour digs deeper: providing a guide who regales you with tales of its history, architecture, and culture. View the Kanakakunnu Palace and other landmarks, discover museums and tucked-away gems; hear tips on places to eat, shop, and see, and get an illuminating window on the city to help you enjoy it to the full. Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience.

This tour is perfect for travelers interested in learning about local village life in Kochi. Get access to experiences that you might not discover alone, such as visiting a coconut oil factory, seeing fishing boats being made, visiting a coir factory, spice markets, and seeing local fishermen at work. A driver transport you between dispersed sites, so you won’t have to worry about making your own transport arrangements.

Experience authentic Alleppey on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten books of the old city during the walk. Highlights 1. Explore Alleppey beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Alleppey has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Experience the so-called "Venice of the East," AKA the Kerala Backwaters, on a private cruise. Your driver will pick you up in Kochi and take you to Alleppey, where you'll board your personal vessel. You'll then head out on the backwaters, passing villages and natural areas while your on-board crew prepares an included lunch. At the end of your cruise, your driver will take you back to your Kochi hotel.

Discover Kochi’s charm with an exciting tuk-tuk sightseeing tour, specially designed for cruise ship travelers. Explore iconic landmarks like the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, and Mattancherry Palace. Wander through spice-scented lanes, bustling markets, and hidden gems known only to locals. Enjoy authentic Kerala flavors, vibrant art scenes, and scenic streets from the comfort of an eco-friendly tuk-tuk. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this tour guarantees an unforgettable journey through the vibrant heart of Kochi! What Sets Our Tour Apart? Cruise-Friendly Convenience: Seamless pick-up and drop-off directly from the cruise terminal. Hidden Gems: Visit lesser-known spots alongside iconic landmarks for a complete Kochi experience. Eco-friendly and Comfortable tuk-tuks. Personalized Itinerary: Tailored to your interests—history, culture, food, or shopping. Experience Kochi like never before—up close, personal, and unforgettable!

Experience the charm of Kerala's backwaters with this tour from Fort Kochi. You’ll spend around three hours cruising the waters near Alappuzha, passing by local villages and untouched natural areas along the way. You'll also have your choice between a variety of vessels, from simple shikara canoes to fancier deluxe houseboats.

Make the most of a short time on land with this private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi designed for cruise ship passengers. Spend a half or full day seeing the sites of the town from a compact tuk-tuk, including Chinese fishing nets, churches, the synagogue, markets, and more. You’ll be picked up directly from the port and returned there in good time.

Explore the grounds of Padmanabha Swamy temple and more with a local guide who shares legends of the warriors, saints, and history of Trivandrum. Take your time as your walk proceeds at a leisurely pace on a route that covers less than 1.5 miles (2.5km) over about two hours. Stay cool with the provided coconut refreshments and bottled water along the way.

"This walk is very different because when we go on any tour, we are exploring and experiencing places and things that are outside, but on this tour we will be taking a journey inwards and you will explore the very life within, it could be a life changing experience if you decide to take it in the right perspective. Highlights: 1. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you. 2. Connect the dots of spirituality, religion and science to make sense and go beyond the framework of logic, an experience designed to elevate your spiritual journey. 3. By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture and you will also get some great insider tips and tricks to save money and to explore the best of the city."

Visit a handful of northern Kerala’s most celebrated natural attractions during this full-day private tour. Explore a butterfly garden and hanging bridge in Thumboormuzhi, spot local flora and fauna at Athirappilly, Charpa, and Vazhachal waterfalls, and enjoy free time to swim, fish, or rent a boat at Cherai Beach. Admission tickets and round-trip, door-to-door transportation from Kochi are included.

Visit India’s most iconic structure, the Taj Mahal, on this 2-day private tour from Pune to Agra. Enjoy comfort and convenience with all flights, transfers, hotel pickups, and transportation arranged and included. Visit Agra highlights such as the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, and local markets while learning about the city’s history and culture from your guide.

If you select this tour packages, you can see the unknown face of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The places here in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry was filled with lot and lots of history. Also by selecting our tour packages you can see and understand the culture of Real Kochi. As like our Half Day Tour Packages there we providing Full Day Tour Packages. This 8 Hours Package cost amount 2500 for 2 people.

On this private, full-day houseboat tour, you’ll glide past lush paddy fields and peaceful villages through picturesque lagoons and canals in Alleppey's backwaters. Get an up-close view of Kerala’s countryside, away from the roads. Some houseboat cruises require an overnight commitment but you’ll see a lot on this day tour. Tours include door-to-door vehicle transfers from Kochi airport, port, or your hotel, plus a multi-dish lunch and welcome drinks.

Munnar is one of the best tourist destination in Kerala due to several reasons like breath taking greenery, tea plantations, waterfalls, Forest, Flora and fauna, Eravikulam national park, cool climate etc. Due to all these reasons, Munnar is the No 1 tourist destination in Kerala and its is the best one day trip from Kochi. This package is arranged to facilitate for those tourists who are looking for a one day outing from Kochi to Munnar. Generally sightseeing in Munnar needs minimum two or more days, but in this package we are choosing best places in Munnar for sightseeing.

Travelers short on time in Kerala can enjoy one of the southern state’s must-do activities–a backwaters cruise on a houseboat–without having to spend the night. This tour from Kochi to the palm-fringed backwaters around Alleppey provides the full houseboat experience in a handy day tour. Relax as you float through canals and past fishing villages. Indulge in a tasty lunch of local food.

Discover the distinctive architecture of Cochin’s synagogues. See the fusion of Kerala and global styles at the Chennamangalam Synagogue and admire the building’s ornate altar, brightly painted ceiling, and intricately carved staircase and balconies. Visit the Paradesi Synagogue to see rare antiques, glass chandeliers, and lovely hand-painted tiles. You’ll have the chance to explore 3-4 synagogues as part of this fascinating cultural experience.

While docked in the Cochin cruise port, explore the city from your ship on this worry-free shore excursion. Depending on the date you book, follow one of three itineraries. Either, make a stop in Fort Kochi to see St. Francis Church, go on an adventure through the backwaters of Kerala during this houseboat tour, or cruise down a river in a houseboat, and visit the giant Chinese fishing nets.

Explore the best of Kochi on a private tuk-tuk tour. Discover the city’s key landmarks including the traditional Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, and the Jewish synagogue and learn about the history of Kochi from your tour guide. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and is a great way to explore the city like a local as you ride in the back of a tuk-tuk.

Make the most of your limited time ashore in Kochi with a shore excursion designed specifically for cruise travelers. Depart directly from Kochi Cruise Port—and avoid the hassle of arranging transport—as you head into the city and surrounding waterways. Cruise through the peaceful backwaters by houseboat or shikara (wooden canoe), taking in Kerala’s lush scenery and everyday riverside life. Back on land, visit Kochi’s best-known sights, including the Chinese fishing nets, and explore historic neighborhoods that reflect the city’s layered colonial past.

Experience your private taxi sightseeing tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up from the cruise ship and timely Drop off to the cruise terminal. Explore the historical monuments and learn more about Kochi's rich history from your Driver/Local Expert. Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. Kochi was the center of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. Because of its rich spice history, Kochi was a major attraction for foreign traders. During this tour, you will travel in a taxi to explore Kochi's most important landmarks like Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church, the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, the Jain temple and more. And also some local places like Dhobhi Khana(Local Washing area), Ginger ware house(packing/drying of spices), and womens cooperatives spice markets, (spice making/ candle making, inscents making etc) to experience the life of local people. This tour includes monument entrance fees.

Discover the ‘Venice of the East’ on this overnight tour in the backwaters in Alleppey, India. Cruise down the backwaters and canals in your own private houseboat as you pass rice fields and coconut palms. Stay overnight and enjoy all your meals on the houseboat and admire the beautiful scenery of Kerala.

Cool off on a day trip to the higher-altitude hill station of Munnar, located 5,575 feet (1,700 meters) above sea level. Your private full-day tour from Kochi visits the Tea Museum as well as tea and spice plantations with views of lush mountains and valleys. Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle and opt to tour with a local guide or independently, to set your own pace.

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this private day trip from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional houseboat. Enjoy an up-close look at rural life and sample Kerala cuisine during this memorable day on the water.

If you’d love to cruise on Kerala’s famous backwaters but don’t have time for an overnight houseboat stay, this day trip makes it easy to cruise from Kochi. You’ll be transferred to Alleppey in an air-conditioned car, then board a private boat with a sundeck and bathroom. Admire the views as you cruise quietly down the canals, passing villages and farmland. Refuel with a delicious traditional Kerala lunch.