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Kochi Private Tour: 3-Hour Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Walking Tour 7% OFF
Kochi, Kerala, India
$55.80
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Overview
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Walking Tour offers an immersive sightseeing experience in these historic locales. This engaging 3-hour journey showcases the rich cultural heritage and vibrant attractions of the area.
- 🧭 Begin your tour at the iconic Chinese fishing nets, introduced by Kublai Khan's traders in the 14th century, still in use today by local fishermen.
- ⛪ Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, built in 1503, and the burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama.
- 🚖 Enjoy a scenic transfer to Mattancherry via Auto Rickshaw or local bus, immersing yourself in the local atmosphere.
- 🏰 Marvel at Santa Cruz Basilica, one of India's largest churches, known for its stunning frescoes and towering spires.
- 🖼️ Explore the beautiful Mattancherry Palace, a gift to the Raja of Kochi in 1555, renowned for its exquisite murals depicting Hindu epics.
- ✡️ Discover the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India, featuring a brass pulpit and hand-painted Chinese porcelain tiles.
- 🌶️ Stroll through Jew Town, a historic spice trade hub, and take in the fragrant aromas of ginger, cardamom, and turmeric.
- 🚶♂️ Pass by notable landmarks such as Fort Kochi Beach and the Church of Saint Francis, enriching your understanding of the region's history.
- 🗺️ Your experience includes an English-speaking local guide, ensuring a rich narrative as you explore.
- 🔄 Gratuities and food/drinks are not included, allowing you to personalize your journey as desired.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
9:30 Departure
Sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- English-speaking local guide
- Transfer from Fort Kochi to Mattancherry by Rickshaw/ Tuc Tuc
- Tuk Tuk pickup and drop-off in Fort Kochi or Mattacnherry
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Drinks
Meeting point
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Return details
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- Meeting Point Start your private walking tour at Fort Kochi visiting Chinese fishing nets, which were introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan in the 14th century. Kochi fishermen still use these fishing nets to earn their livelihoods. Continue your stroll down to St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The church was constructed in 1503 by Portuguese friars and is now the burial place of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who led the first ships that sailed directly from Europe to India. The church has a large cemetery that once served as a resting ground for Vasco da Gamma. Transfer to Mattancherry in Auto Rickshaw /Tuc Tuc /Local Bus. Next, see Santa Cruz Basilica, one the largest and most impressive churches in India. The church has two soaring spires and a bright, white-washed exterior. Inside, you will find walls decorated with frescoes, murals, and large paintings depicting scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. Visit Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Next door is the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India. Admire the ornate brass pulpit, the Belgian glass chandelier, and hand-painted Chinese porcelain floor tiles. End the journey by wandering around the neighboring Jew Town, a central location for the spice trade, and inhale the aroma of ginger, cardamom, turmeric, and cloves. Later transfer back to your hotel in Fort Kochi or Mattancherry by a Auto Rickshaw/Tuc Tuc. (pass by)
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Santa Cruz Cathedral BasilicaSanta cruiz basilica
- Fort kochi beach (pass by)
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Jews in CochinJew town markets
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Church of Saint FrancisSt francis church
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Paradesi SynagogueJewish synagogue in mattanchery
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Mattancherry PalaceDutch palace
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Kochi Private Tour: 3-Hour Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Walking Tour 7% OFF
Kochi, Kerala, India
$55.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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