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Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
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Overview
Our flagship tour, a favorite for the inquisitive traveller who wants to know more than the usual. This tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to understand the history of Cochin from the basics. From being called the 'Emporium of the World', Cochin received the rare distinction as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and in modern times the city transformed itself to become one of India's major tourist hubs and a contemporary art capital still bringing travellers from far and wide. The walk will take you along the remnants of the old European fort town and its stories, some of its streets rich with fables of yore and the iconic people who left a mark and changed the course of history as we know it. We sift through 3000 years of the city's past through stories, anecdotes, architecture, culture, food and the people who made an impact in the growth of the town.
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Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- We stop for coffee / tea / refreshments and snacks at a Dutch themed hotel
- Tour led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
- Visit Indo-European heritage structures and establishments including its modern day adaptations.
- Meet the oldest antique dealer from Fort Kochi
- We stop for coffee / tea / refreshments and snacks at a Dutch themed hotel
- Alcoholic Beverages
- We do not enter any heritage monuments except what is mentioned in the inclusions.
- We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
- Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Meet our storyteller in front of this point
Return details
The tour ends at Princess Street
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Chinese Fishing NetsA view of the icon of Cochin and also the stories of Chinese sailors to Malabar
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Vasco da Gama SquareThe Story of the Portuguese who set out to find pepper and Christians in India
- The beginnings of a European city in India, the Fort and the City of Santa Cruz. (pass by)
- Learn about the Portuguese influences in Kerala from the culture to the cuisine to the language. Also learn about the Portuguese slave trade and tales of protective spirits passed on for generations (pass by)
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David Hall Gallery & CafeLearn about Dutch Architecture influences in Cochin and the story of how a 17th Century treatise is still relevant in Ayurveda.
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Parade GroundStories of tea, cricket and art festivals
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Fort Kochi BeachStories of the British and their fight for supremacy in the Indian Subcontinent
- As the tour winds down, we take you to Princess Street, where colonial charm meets modern-day Kochi. Lined with colorful Portuguese- and Dutch-era buildings, quirky cafés, art boutiques, and independent stores, this street is a perfect blend of history and contemporary life. Walk with us past vintage architecture, vibrant street art, and lively shopfronts as we share stories of the street’s past and how it continues to evolve today. You’ll hear about the families who’ve lived here for generations, the artists and entrepreneurs shaping its present, and the quiet details that most visitors miss. Whether it’s exchanging stories with a friendly local or admiring the fading murals on sun-washed walls, Princess Street offers the perfect final chapter to your Fort Kochi experience. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
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How it works?
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!