Kochi Offbeat Shore Excursion-4 Hour Old Kochi Heritage Tour with Private Guide
Kochi, India
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn about Kochi on a 4-hour small-group tour that is limited to 12 people. See the Chinese fishing nets, visit two food markets, and watch the process of creating a kolam (painting in front of the home). Visit two important Hindu temples, the historic St George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church (Koonankurishu Pally), and the Abode of Snakes with an informative guide. Upgrade to include hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included (if option selected)
- Witness a Kolam making demonstration by females in Brahmin Hindu Ancestral Home
- Visit Koonankurishu Church where the relics of St. George are stored
- Watch a demonstration of tools used for coconut dehusking, winnowing and other food related items in Kerala
- Visit the Tirumala Devaswom Temple and the Abode of Snakes
- All entrance fees included
What's Included
- Meet the travelers at the Cruise Ship Terminal
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Travelling towards Fort Kochi by Air conditioned cab / Van. (private car or tuk tuk) from the start location of the tour - Chinese Fishing Nets - till the end location of the tour - Dutch Palace
- Try your luck with fishing in Chinese Fishing Nets
- Fort Kochi Beach Walk through promenade
- Witness a Kolam making demonstration by females in Brahmin Hindu Ancestral Home
- Visit Koonankurishu Church where the relics of St. George are stored
- Watch a demonstration of tools used for coconut dehusking, winnowing and other food related items in Kerala
- Visit the Tirumala Devaswom Temple from Outside and the Statue of Abode of Snakes
- Apply Henna (Floral designs with organic paste) in hand for ladies in the group at a local house
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Cruise Ship Terminal pickup and drop-off in car
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Any extra activities not included in Inclusions
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
Make your own way to the Chinese fishing nets at 10am to meet your guide.
Start your tour by learning about the history of the Chinese fishing nets, then proceed to the Dutch Cemetery and Fort Emmaneul. Walk through a beach lane to Manjal Bhagvati temple, an have time to receive a henna treatment nearby if desired (own expense).
Continue to the local market to see how some common foods are made and wander through the colorful stalls. Next up, see Tirumala Devaswom Temple from the outside, followed by a palace with large rice granaries, and the Snake God Park, Sarpa Kavu. The site contains representations of snake deities, and is believed to be inhabited by snakes.
By car, go to the fruit and vegetable market, then check out the fascinating architecture and history of St George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church.
Conclude your tour with a kolam (painting with colored rice flours) demonstration at the Brahmin Hindu Agraharam. This style of geometrical line painting is traditionally placed in front of Hindu houses by female family members.
Throughout the day, your guide shares details about the contributions from Hindu, Christian, Arab, Dutch, and British communities to the development of Kochi.
Your tour ends after four hours at the entrance to the Dutch Palace, unless you choose the hotel pickup and drop-off option.
Start your tour by learning about the history of the Chinese fishing nets, then proceed to the Dutch Cemetery and Fort Emmaneul. Walk through a beach lane to Manjal Bhagvati temple, an have time to receive a henna treatment nearby if desired (own expense).
Continue to the local market to see how some common foods are made and wander through the colorful stalls. Next up, see Tirumala Devaswom Temple from the outside, followed by a palace with large rice granaries, and the Snake God Park, Sarpa Kavu. The site contains representations of snake deities, and is believed to be inhabited by snakes.
By car, go to the fruit and vegetable market, then check out the fascinating architecture and history of St George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church.
Conclude your tour with a kolam (painting with colored rice flours) demonstration at the Brahmin Hindu Agraharam. This style of geometrical line painting is traditionally placed in front of Hindu houses by female family members.
Throughout the day, your guide shares details about the contributions from Hindu, Christian, Arab, Dutch, and British communities to the development of Kochi.
Your tour ends after four hours at the entrance to the Dutch Palace, unless you choose the hotel pickup and drop-off option.
1
Chinese Fishing Nets
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Fort Kochi Beach (Pass By)
2
St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Mattancherry
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Princess Street (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 people per day for this tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please let us know your arrival ship details and pickup time after you book the tour to ensure we get the permit to come near the ship
- Tour does not include crowded tourist attractions like St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, etc. These can be included by special request (at an additional cost)
- Near public transportation
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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