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Learn more about Kerala’s rich and diverse history on this private guided tour than you would exploring independently. This convenient half-day tour covers both Fort Kochi and neighboring Mattancherry. Your guide will point out elements of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish culture on display, which combine to create Kerala’s distinct style.

Embark on an enriching journey with the "Cochin Heritage Trail: A Guided City Tour" beginning with a hotel pickup in Kochi. At 9:00 AM, witness the fascinating Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, operated by local fishermen and a testament to Kochi's maritime history. Explore the historic St. Francis Church, built in 1503, and discover its significance as the burial place of Vasco da Gama. Continue your exploration at the Santa Cruz Basilica, a magnificent Catholic church, and the Mattancherry Palace, showcasing a blend of Kerala and European architecture. Relish lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to the Paradesi Synagogue, renowned for its Chinese tiles. Immerse in the vibrant Jew Town, with its eclectic mix of cultures and spice markets. Conclude the day at the Kerala Folklore Museum, delving into the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. The tour wraps up with a drop-off at your hotel, leaving you with lasting memories of Kochi's heritage.

Combine a tuk-tuk (autorickshaw) tour of Kochi with a cruise through the backwaters on this easy-paced tour, which includes round-trip transportation from Kochi's cruise terminal. You'll start with a visit to historic Kochi, where your autorickshaw driver will show you highlights such as the Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, and the Paradesi Synagogue. After your tour, you'll board a boat for an hour-long cruise through the backwaters.

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.

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.

Avoid the hassle of planning the logistics of your Kerala tour and leave it to someone else so you can just relax and enjoy yourself. This private 7-night tour includes a variety of highlights: culture, history, backwaters, beaches, and mountains. Tour tea fields and wildlife reserves in the mountains; spend a night on a houseboat in the backwaters; chill out on Kovalam beach, and more.

Discover the Kerala that lies between the bustle of Kochi and the high-range plantations. This journey takes you through Mulanthuruthy, Piravom, Areekal and Ramapuram, revealing a prosperous countryside shaped by rubber, spices, coconut and other cash crops. Travel through peaceful villages, green plantations and small towns where agriculture and overseas employment have contributed to the region’s distinctive prosperity. Along the way, you will see beautiful homes, churches and local communities that reflect the aspirations, traditions and changing lifestyle of Kerala’s people. From the historic surroundings of Mulanthuruthy to the natural beauty of Areekal and the plantation landscapes around Piravom and Ramapuram, this is an opportunity to experience everyday Kerala away from the usual tourist routes. A fascinating journey for travellers who want to understand how Kerala’s countryside lives, works and prospers—and to see a side of the state that many visitors never encounter.

Get a comprehensive tour of Kochi combined with personalized attention from a dedicated guide. Traveling with a private guide means you can set your own pace while visiting highlights such as the burial ground of Vasco da Gama, the St. Francis CSI Church, Fort Immanuel, the Chinese fishing nets, and Kochi Beach. You'll also enjoy a tuk-tuk ride through Mattanchery on the way to Dhobi Khaba and watch a kolam craft demonstration.

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.

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.

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.

This incredible tour showcases the best of Kerala and creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy rural South Indian life. Enjoy a rival cruise along the Alleppey backwaters in a traditional house boat. Savor the flavors of local Kerala cuisine cooked on board and tour Fort Cochin, see the famous Chinese fishing nets, check out St Francis Church and tour Dhobi Khana.

Experience the highlights of Kerala’s backwaters and mountains on this private five-day tour of the little state. Tour the tea plantations of Munnar, cruise the backwaters on a renovated rice barge, and visit beautiful beaches. Go at your own pace on a private tour and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle so you don’t waste time waiting for trains and buses. Ideal for travelers short on time in Kerala.

See Kochi’s top attractions independently, in your own private tuk-tuk, with this private shore excursion, which includes round-trip transfers from the cruise ship dock. You'll have plenty of flexibility to explore at your leisure, with time to stop at key attractions such as Fort Kochi Beach and its Chinese Fishing Nets, the Dutch Cemetery, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, and Mattancherry Palace, to name a few.

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.

If you have a Cruise ship coming up and are looking for a shore excursion, here are some options. Three different tours are offered depending on your dates. One will take you out into Kerala's famous backwaters by houseboat, complete with a local lunch. A second itinerary involves a houseboat cruise and a trip to Fort Kochin, known for its Chinese Fishing Nets. The third is land-based, with visits to the Dutch Palace and historic Fort Kochi.

With its palm-fringed waterways, Alleppey—Venice of the East—is one of South India’s most scenic spots. But the most stunning locations are only accessible to boats. During this exclusive backwater tour, you’ll hop a traditional Shikara, or Indian canoe, to cruise past coconut palms, picturesque villages, and lush rice paddies. Get a peek at rural life in Kerala while you relax and glide down Alleppey’s iconic canals.

See the top attractions in and around Fort Cochin and Mattanchery on a private 7-hour tour. Start with a motorboat cruise around Kochi (Cochin) Harbor and Bolghatty Island, then visit highlights such as the Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Includes entrance fees, private guide and vehicle, and port pickup and drop-off.

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.

During this tour in Fort Kochi, we will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi, which include ancient Chinese fishing nets, and the historical European settlements like Vasco Da Gama church and Dutch Cemetery. Move towards the Dutch/Mattancherry Palace, a museum under ASI. Spend time walking through the historical Jew Street towards the Jewish Synagogue. Explore the historic streets of Cochin on an exciting tuk-tuk tour around the city Feel like a local as you make your way to the city’s important sights and attractions Take in and admire the lively streets of the city and the impressive architecture of each landmark you visit. Discover the rich history and culture of the area as you interact with the locals and hear fascinating stories of the city.

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.

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.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Kerala's backwaters on this private overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise from Kochi. Float past rural villages, coconut palms, and rice paddies through the waterways that define this part of Kerala. Experience rural South India without sitting in a hot bus, or getting tired on walking tours. Included meals and hotel transfers ensure a relaxing and seamless escape from the city.

Save yourself the hassle of booking transport, hotels, and activities with an easy six-day tour of Kerala. The private, customizable itinerary includes many natural and cultural highlights of the South Indian state. Tour the tea fields and wildlife sanctuaries in the hills, cruise on the serene backwaters from Alleppey, and learn more about Kerala’s culture and history by sightseeing in Fort Kochi.