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Heritage & Cultural Walk of Alleppey (Guided Walking Tour)

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.

Heritage & Cultural Walk of Alleppey (Guided Walking Tour)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Best Tuk Tuk Tour in kochi with Bijus Tours

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.

Adventure Tuk Tuk Tour in kochi - A Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick up

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kochi: Kathakali, Theyyam & Kalaripayattu Show with Transfers

Immerse yourself in Kerala’s vibrant cultural heritage with a captivating 3-hour showcase of iconic art forms—Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kalaripayattu. Enjoy seamless round-trip transfers from your hotel in Kochi or Ernakulam, allowing for a comfortable experience. Witness the intricate Kathakali makeup process, followed by dramatic performances that bring ancient Indian epics to life. Experience the dynamic martial art of Kalaripayattu, showcasing agility and strength, and the spiritual dance of Theyyam, where performers channel divine energy. Conclude the evening with a chance to interact with the artists and gain insights into their crafts. - Enjoy a 3-hour cultural showcase featuring Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kalaripayattu - Convenient round-trip transfers from your hotel in Kochi or Ernakulam - Witness stunning performances and traditional makeup demonstrations - Engage with performers and learn about the dedication behind their art

Kochi: Kathakali, Theyyam & Kalaripayattu Show with Transfers

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kochi city Tour - A private guided tour in kochi with hotel up !

Avoid getting hot and tired on a walking or cycle tour by taking a half-day private tour of Kochi by air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the city’s historic and cultural highlights, including Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town, churches and synagogues, and more. This is an ideal tour for first-time visitors wanting a quick overview, and you’ll have time in your schedule for other activities later.

Kochi city Tour - A private guided tour in kochi with hotel up !

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !

Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Jewish Heritage Tour of Cochin

Jewish Heritage Tour of Cochin

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Village fish Farms

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.

Kochi Village Life Experience tour - The Real Tour of Kochi !

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kochi City Tour

Experience your private city tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up and timely Drop off. 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.

Kochi City Tour

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Santha Cruz Church

Cochin Heritage Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half Day Village Houseboat Tour (from Cruise terminal in Kochi)

Kerala is famed for its natural beauty, but to see the best this region has to offer, visiting by car just won’t cut it. Ideal for cruise ship passengers, this off-shore excursion explores the tranquil Keralan backwaters by houseboat. Drift along coconut paddies and between picturesque villages, learn about traditional livelihoods and see how coconut husks are crafted into ropes and mats, and spot birds and other native wildlife.

Half Day Village Houseboat Tour (from Cruise terminal in Kochi)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Kochi guided Tours - Cultural Experience of kochi with a local guide !

Kochi’s sights are spread out, and it can be tricky covering the highlights in limited time. Take in Mattancherry Palace, the Chinese Fighing Nets, the historic synagogue in Jew Town, and other top attractions in less time than you could alone on this private half-day tour, which whisks you between neighborhoods by chauffeured vehicle. Throw in lesser-visited sights, including a women’s cooperative, for a taste of how Kochiites really live.

Private Kochi guided Tours - Cultural Experience of kochi with a local guide !

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Fort Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

Discover the true soul of Fort Kochi on our one-of-a-kind Tuk-Tuk sightseeing tour — designed for travelers in and around Fort Kochi who want more than just a typical tour. With your own personal tuk-tuk and a friendly local driver-guide, you’ll explore hidden alleys, colonial landmarks, bustling markets, vibrant street art, and secret photo spots that are impossible to reach by car or bus. Unlike crowded group tours, this experience is private, flexible, and personalized to your pace and interests. Along the way, enjoy stories only locals know, take great photos with our guide’s help, and visit bonus spots off the tourist trail. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a small group, this tour blends fun, culture, and authenticity into one unforgettable ride. It’s the most vibrant way to explore Fort Kochi — book now and ride local!

Fort Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket

Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Authentic Tuk Tuk Heritage Tour of Kochi with Local Guide

Experience Kochi like a true local on a private tuk-tuk heritage tour through the historic streets of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. Instead of rushing in a bus or walking long distances, enjoy a fun and comfortable ride while discovering hidden alleys, cultural landmarks, historic buildings, and vibrant markets. This personalised tour gives you flexibility and real local interaction—ask questions, stop for photos, explore markets, and learn stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, families, and cruise guests who want an authentic and memorable Kochi experience with a friendly local driver-guide.

Authentic Tuk Tuk Heritage Tour of Kochi with Local Guide

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Full-Day Private Tour to Munnar from Kochi with Lunch

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.

Full-Day Private Tour to Munnar from Kochi with Lunch

15 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Fort Kochi Street

Discover Kochi's fascinating multicultural past on a relaxed guided walking tour through the historic neighbourhoods of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group experience (1–15 guests) combines history, architecture, local life, and hidden stories that most visitors miss. Walk through the streets where Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab, Chinese, and Jewish communities shaped one of India's oldest international trading ports. Your walking tour include: Fort Kochi Beach Chinese Fishing Nets Vasco da Gama Square St. Francis Church (India's oldest European church) Santa Cruz Basilica (exterior) Dutch Cemetery (view from outside) Bastion Bungalow David Hall Princess Street Burger Street English Village Green Cochin Club Parade Ground Local spice and handicraft shops Jew Town Paradesi Synagogue (outside; interior visit if open and admission ticket purchased) Mattancherry Palace (outside; interior visit optional if time permits)

Kochi Heritage Walking Tour : Explore Fort Kochi & Jewish Town

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half-Day Private Taxi Tour in Kochi

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.

Half-Day Private Taxi Tour in Kochi

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Lulu Mall & City Tour

Experience your private city tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up and timely Drop off.. LuLu International Shopping Mall is a shopping mall located in Kochi, Kerala. It is one of the largest shopping mall in India in terms of total area. With an average daily footfall of more than 80,000, it is one of the most visited places in Kerala. Hill Palace is the largest archeological museum in Kerala, located at Tripunithura, Kochi. It was the imperial administrative office and official residence of Cochin Maharaja. Built in 1865, the palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across 54 acres.

Lulu Mall & City Tour

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Colors of Kochi: City Tour & Kathakali Experience

Experience one of southern India’s most unique cities on this private tour of Kochi, which showcases its captivating history and colorful culture. Wander through the Fort Kochi neighborhood with your guide, who will explain the city’s role in the spice trade. Settle in for a riveting performance by the local Kathakali dance troupe and witness the dramatic costumes, bright makeup and lively music of this17th-century classical dance form that originated in Kerala.

Colors of Kochi: City Tour & Kathakali Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

A Houseboat in Aleppey (Standard)

Kochi Private Tour: Kerala Backwater Houseboat Day Cruise in Aleppey

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cherai Beach Tour

Cherai Beach Tour

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Royal Heritage Tour of Tripunithura

Royal Heritage Tour of Tripunithura

Price varies by group size

3 Nights Private Deluxe Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Houseboat/Cochin

Cover some of Kerala’s highlights on this private 4-day tour through the southern state, including one night’s stay in a traditional thatched houseboat. Explore the misty, wildlife-packed hills of Munnar, see top historic and cultural sites in Fort Kochi, and float along Alleppey’s famous palm-fringed backwaters. Tasty onboard meals are included, and your room will be air-conditioned overnight for a comfortable rest.

3 Nights Private Deluxe Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Houseboat/Cochin

4 daysFree Cancellation

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Paradesi Synagogue and Jew Town

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Paradesi Synagogue and Jew Town

Mattancherry Palace

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Mattancherry Palace

Traditional houseboat cruising on Kerala Backwaters, Kochi.

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Kerala Backwaters

Chinese Fishing Nets

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