Top Kochi Audio Guides

Benefit from personalized attention and a fully customizable itinerary on this private tour of Kochi and Mattanchery in a tuk-tuk (auto-rickshaw). Ride through the streets like a local, listening to commentary on Kochi's history and culture from your driver-guide. Visit highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, the Dutch Palace, the Jain temple, and St. Francis church. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

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.

Trade the bustle of the city for the quiet of Kerala's famed backwaters on this group tour, which includes round-trip transportation from Fort Cochin. You'll take in the scenery from aboard a non-mechanized country boat, passing villages and natural landscapes. You'll return to Fort Cochin after dining on an included lunch of vegetarian fare.

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.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters on a private overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi. Float past rural villages, coconut palms, rice paddies, and more as you make your way through the narrow channels and expansive waterways known as the "Venice of the East". It's one of the best ways to escape the chaos of the city and truly relax and unwind on your trip to South India.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in Kochi, don’t spend precious time planning visits to nearby attractions. Instead, let someone take care of planning and driving and quickly set off to see what the area has to offer. Take a trip on a traditional houseboat on Kerala’s backwaters, then tour the city’s colonial-era forts and churches. A buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your ship are included.

Avoid the stress of finding your way around Cochin independently with a tuk-tuk tour that includes round-trip transportation from the port. Your driver picks you up in a tuk-tuk (autorickshaw) that’s ideal for navigating narrow roads and takes you out on the town. See key attractions such as the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, the Paradesi Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace and spend as little or as much time as you wish at each.

This itinerary offers a unique blend of Kerala's diverse cultural, natural, and historical richness. It seamlessly combines the colonial charm of Cochin with the serene tea gardens of Munnar, the wildlife experiences in Thekkady, and the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey. From witnessing traditional Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances to exploring ancient synagogues and indulging in village life experiences, each day provides an immersive journey through Kerala's heritage. The inclusion of a houseboat stay adds a distinctive touch, making this tour a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation.

Book a backwater cruise on a houseboat and sail through the tranquility of the Alleppey backwaters at affordable prices. Alleppey, the Venice of the East, is best known for its interconnected canals, rivers, lakes, and lagoons. Tourists arrive at Alleppey to experience the houseboats in Kerala. Enjoy a rejuvenating trip through the Kerala backwaters as you take in the tranquil surroundings, observe paddy fields and village life along the waterways, and savor the delicious Kerala cuisine.

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.