Top Kochi Art & Culture Classes

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.

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.

Enjoy a houseboat tour on the inland waterways of Kochi when your cruise ship pulls into the Kochi port. Travel to Alleppey (Alappuzha) to board a traditional houseboat that takes you on a 2-hour cruise through scenic waterways lined with villages, rice paddies and coconut palms. Sample the delicious cuisine of Kerala during a lunch served on board your vessel. Afterward, transfer to an air-conditioned coach to see the highlights of Fort Kochi, including the 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.

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.

See Kochi’s top attractions independently in your own private tuk-tuk, with this private shore excursion including round-trip transfers from the cruise ship dock and hotel pickup. You'll have flexibility to explore at your leisure, stopping at key sites like Fort Kochi Beach, Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Cemetery, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, and Mattancherry Palace.

Make the most of a day in Kochi with a shore excursion to the Kerala Backwaters, with time to admire Kochi’s Chinese fishing nets, too. You’ll be met at the cruise port so there’s no need to try to navigate an unfamiliar place. Spend the day cruising around the peaceful, palm-fringed backwaters around Alappuzha and enjoy a tasty local lunch on board your boat.

Visit the South Indian hill station of Munnar, known for its tea plantations and fantastic views, with this private day tour from Kochi. Highlights include a tea museum, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and the Munnar Rose Garden, with time to stop for lunch and shopping along the way.

Discover the coastal city of Kochi on a traditional Indian tuk-tuk during this private excursion. Zip around the streets of Kochi as you explore the city’s key landmarks including Fort Kochi, the traditional Chinese fishing nets, the Jewish Quarter, and the Dutch Palace. Learn about the rich history of the city and its mix of cultures from your guide and sit down to a traditional Keralese meal for lunch.