Kathakali Classical Dance Performance with Dinner

Kochi, India

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket

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Overview

Watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance and learn about Indian culture during your time in Kochi. The classical Indian dance tells stories through footwork and hand gestures while dancers where intricate costumes and makeup. Watch the 90-minute show before heading to a local restaurant for a delicious dinner of Indian cuisine to complete the evening.

Watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
Admire the intricate dance movements and beautiful costumes
Sit down to a delicious dinner at a local establishment
Enjoy private round-trip transportation from your hotel

What's Included

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center.
Dinner in a local restaurant
02 Bottles of Mineral water per person.

Food or drink unless specified.
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Operating hours
.4:30 pm

What To Expect

Great K V Kathakali Center

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

2.0

based on 1 review

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Do not miss the Kathakali, but don't book this trip

Kathy_M, Mar 2026

We booked the Kathakali Classical Dance Performance with Dinner on February 16th. To begin on a positive note, the dance performance itself was absolutely wonderful—truly a highlight of our time in Kerala. The driver assigned to us was also fantastic: professional, punctual, and courteous. Unfortunately, the dinner portion of the evening significantly detracted from the experience. The meal was held at Cochin Fort Restaurant, and the food was, quite frankly, inedible. The first course was described as chicken soup but arrived as a gelatinous, unappetizing dish. When we informed the waiter that our daughter is vegetarian, he seemed visibly annoyed and offered little assistance. Given that this was in South India, where vegetarianism is extremely common, the reaction was both surprising and concerning. The quality of the food only declined from there. We were unable to eat most of the meal and ended up having little more than bread for dinner. My husband, who ate slightly more than the rest of us, spent the following day vomiting, and we were genuinely concerned he may have experienced food poisoning. Afterward, I read online reviews of the restaurant and saw that many others have reported similar issues. This raises serious concerns about how dining partners are selected for what is marketed as a premium-priced experience. Considering the cost of this tour, we expected a dinner that matched the quality of the performance. In hindsight, I regret not arranging the evening independently by purchasing tickets directly and hiring a driver myself. I am also concerned that there appear to be very few online reviews specifically for this experience, which makes the situation even more troubling. We have always trusted Viator and have had excellent experiences in the past, so this was surprising and disappointing. I hope Viator carefully reviews its restaurant partnership for this tour so future guests do not have a similar experience.