Top Kochi Arts & Design

Save time with this handy skip-the-line ticket to a Kathakali performance and head straight to your seats after arriving at the theater. Learn more about Keralite culture and arts during a three-hour Kathakali performance. The theatrical genre dates back to the 16th century, and as well as watching the show you'll see the actors getting made up and prepared beforehand.

Navigating Fort Kochi and Mattancherry solo can feel overwhelming to first-time visitors, but exploring on foot gives you an intimate perspective of the town. Keep things simple and join a local host on a walking tour, checking off key landmarks including traditional Chinese fishing nets, churches and temples, and the Jewish synagogue. As you explore, learn about the area's history and the diverse cultures that passed through Kochi’s ports.

Benefit from personalized attention on this private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi and Mattanchery, which lets you cover more sights in less time than you could on foot or while touring alone. Ride through the streets like a local, with commentary on Kochi's history and culture from your driver-guide. Visit highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the colorful charm of Kochi on a vibrant 3-hour private shopping tour by tuk-tuk, perfect for travelers who love authentic markets and unique local finds. With hotel pickup from Fort kochi, enjoy a smooth and personalized journey through Kochi’s most iconic shopping districts, by a friendly local expert driver. Explore Jew Town Market, where centuries of trade come alive through antiques, bronze idols, vintage collectibles, and spice treasures. Stroll through the Spice Market, overflowing with the scents of cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and tea. Navigate the busy lanes of Bazar Road, home to wholesale traders and traditional spice godowns. Shop for pure silk sarees, handwoven fabrics, block-printed textiles, artisan crafts, wooden carvings, and locally made jewelry at trusted emporiums and hidden boutiques. This immersive tour blends culture, shopping, and local life, all from the comfort of your tuk-tuk. Book now for a memorable shopping experience in Kochi’s historic heart!

Visit Kochi on your own terms, without having to seek out transportation from point to point, by booking a half-day private tour in an autorickshaw, also known as a tuk-tuk. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to see sights such as the Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, and the Paradesi Synagogue, with the chance to customize your tour to suit your interests.

An exciting excursion that is a blend of Kerala cuisine, historical and cultural experience of Fort Kochi. Fort Kochi is a quaint suburb in Kochi, popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, a historical city tucked on the western coast of Kerala. This excursion is designed to offer patrons an insight into how Kochi (or Cochin, as it was formerly known) became a cultural hotpot with the Anglo Indians, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the English, the Syrian Christians and even the Jews making it their home. This is a walking tour.

Explore the Fort Kochi area in your own private tuk-tuk with this excursion, led by a local tuk-tuk driver. Your driver will give you the inside scoop on life in the city while showing you attractions such as the Chinese Fishing Nets, the Cochin Spice Market, Synagogue Lane, and the local Jain Temple, with the option to customize your tour to suit your tastes.

Experience the charm of South India on this well-planned journey through Kerala and Tamil Nadu, combining nature, culture, history, and relaxation. The tour begins in Kochi and includes a peaceful houseboat stay in the backwaters of Alappuzha, followed by a visit to Periyar, known for its forests and spice plantations. You will then explore the temple city of Madurai, the historic town of Thanjavur with its grand Chola monuments, and the calm coastal charm of Puducherry. The journey continues to Mamallapuram, famous for its ancient stone temples by the sea, and ends in Chennai with a short city tour. This tour offers a perfect balance of heritage, spirituality, scenic beauty, and leisure, making it an ideal choice for a comfortable and enriching South Indian travel experience.

This tour of Kochi has been especially designed for Insignia cruise passengers with limited time on land. You'll be picked up directly from your ship, to save the hassle of navigating in a new city. Choose from two itineraries: a comprehensive overview of Kochi (including Jew Town, Fort Kochi, the Chinese Fishing Nets, and more), or an unforgettable, three-hour backwater cruise.