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Cochin Heritage Trail: A Guided City Tour
Kochi, Kerala, India
$114
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Overview
The "Cochin Heritage Trail: A Guided City Tour" begins with a hotel pickup in Kochi and showcases significant sites like the Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church. This enriching journey includes visits to various historical landmarks reflecting Kochi's rich maritime and cultural history.
- 🌊 Witness the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, operated by local fishermen, highlighting Kochi's maritime heritage.
- ⛪ Explore St. Francis Church, built in 1503, known as the burial place of Vasco da Gama.
- 🏰 Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and Mattancherry Palace, featuring a unique blend of Kerala and European architecture.
- 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the renowned Paradesi Synagogue, famous for its Chinese tiles.
- 🌍 Immerse yourself in Jew Town, exploring its diverse cultures and bustling spice markets.
- 🎭 Conclude your day at the Kerala Folklore Museum, discovering the rich cultural heritage of Kerala.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Car Only
Includes: Private Car with Driver.
Pickup included
Includes: Private Car with Driver.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Bottled water in the car.
- Government Taxes.
- Lunch, if option selected.
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- English speaking local guide, if option selected.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Pick up from your hotel for guided city tour of Cochin. Visit:- (pass by)
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Fort Kochi9:00 AM: Start your day with a visit to the iconic Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi, a popular tourist attraction. These nets were brought to Kochi by Chinese traders and are now operated by local fishermen. You can watch the nets being lowered into the water and pulled back up, with the catch of the day.
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Church of Saint Francis10:00 AM: Walk over to the nearby St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, built by the Portuguese in 1503. The church has a rich history and is the burial place of the famous explorer Vasco da Gama.
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Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica11:00 AM: Next, visit the Santa Cruz Basilica, a stunning Catholic church with a beautiful interior and exterior. It was originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and was later destroyed by the British, who rebuilt it in the 19th century.
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Mattancherry Palace12:00 PM: Head to the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later renovated by the Dutch. The palace features a unique blend of traditional Kerala and European architectural styles and houses a museum that showcases various exhibits related to the history and culture of the region. 1:00 PM: Lunch at local restaurant.
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Paradesi Synagogue2:30 PM: Visit the Paradesi Synagogue, one of the oldest active synagogues in the world, built in the 16th century by the Jewish community in Kochi. The synagogue is famous for its exquisite hand-painted Chinese tiles and antique chandeliers.
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Kochi (Cochin)3:30 PM: Explore the nearby Jew Town, a vibrant neighborhood that has a unique mix of Indian, Jewish, and Portuguese cultures. You can find shops selling antiques, spices, and handicrafts, and also visit the nearby spice market.
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Kerala Folklore Museum4:30 PM: End your day with a visit to the Kerala Folklore Museum, which houses an extensive collection of artifacts, costumes, and other exhibits related to the folklore and cultural heritage of Kerala.
- After sightseeing drop off to your hotel. (pass by)
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Cochin Heritage Trail: A Guided City Tour
Kochi, Kerala, India
$114
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!