Full Day Private Kochi (Cochin) Shore Excursion

Kochi, India

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the landmarks and heritage of Cochin (Kochi) on a full-day tour with your own private guide. Highlights includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets, and take a walking tour in Fort Cochin.

Private full-day tour of Cochin
Visit the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, and the oldest European church in India
Snap photos of the Chinese fishing nets and soak up the ambiance of the old city during the walking tour
Personalize the tour in consultation with your private guide
Includes entrance fees, transportation, and port or hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Cruise Port / Hotel / Airport pickup and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local private tour guide
Bottled water

Entrance fee - Entrance fees of sights mentioned

$5.00 per person
Meals

Food and drinks unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

From Cruise Port, Hotel, Airport or other desired location in Kochi (Cochin)

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Your day starts with morning pickup from your Cochin hotel, the cruise port, or airport, then set off in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the city.

Your first destination is Mattancherry Palace, aka the Dutch Palace, which features superb murals that depict scenes from Hindu legends, along with a collection of old Dutch maps of Kochi, royal palanquins, and coronation robes.

Next up, visit the Paradesi Synagogue (aka Mattancherry Synagogue), which dates to 1568 and contains artifacts from the old Jewish community in Kerala. Continue to St. Francis Church, built in 1503 and one of the oldest European churches in India, and the first burial site of the 15th-century Portugese explorer Vasco da Gama.

Take in one of the most famous sites in Cochin, the Chinese fishing nets, built about 500 years ago when Chinese traders were traveling to southern India. The large cantilevered fishing nets that are otherwise only found in China.

Stop at a local restaurant for lunch (own expense), then follow your guide on a leisurely 2-hour walking tour of Fort Cochin. Gain insight into the region's history and the combination of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish influences as you visit the old quarter picturesque streets and seaside promenade.

Your tour ends in the late afternoon with drop-off at your starting point.

Mattancherry Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Paradesi Synagogue

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Francis CSI Church

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chinese Fishing Nets

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Kochi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kerala Folklore Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cochin Port Authority (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate