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Kochi Heritage Walking Tour : Explore Fort Kochi & Jewish Town
Kochi, Kerala, India
$100
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Overview
Kochi Heritage Walking Tour offers an immersive journey through Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. This 2–4 hour small-group tour, guided by a local expert, reveals the rich history and vibrant culture of Kochi.
- 🕌 Walk through the historic lanes of Fort Kochi, witnessing the blend of Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial influences.
- 📸 Visit Vasco da Gama Square to begin your adventure and capture stunning photos of the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets in action.
- ⛪ Pay homage to Vasco da Gama at the Church of Saint Francis, where his body was first buried, just a short stroll from the fishing nets.
- 🚕 Enjoy a tuk-tuk ride to Santa Cruz Basilica, then explore the charming town of Cheralai, home to the Saraswath Brahmin community and their ancient temple.
- 🏨 Stroll along Princess Street, lined with historic buildings, restaurants, and shops that showcase the town's unique character and beauty.
- 🏫 Marvel at St. Mary's Convent, an elegant structure that holds a special place in the community, with students in uniforms adding to the vibrant atmosphere.
- 🏘️ Discover Napier Street, adorned with residential buildings that once housed Europeans, now occupied by Anglo-Indian families.
- 🏠 Explore the adjacent road featuring Dutch and Portuguese-style houses, perfect for leisurely walks and photography.
- 🍔 Visit Burger Street, a hotspot for backpackers with popular homestays and restaurants attracting tourists from around the globe.
- 🍽️ Coffee and/or tea included, along with all fees and taxes for a hassle-free experience.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Walk Thripunithura East Fort
Waking Tour of Tripunithura : Walk along the Royal City Streets of Thripoonithura covering Temple, Heritage and Shops Cafes and much more...
Waking Tour of Tripunithura : Walk along the Royal City Streets of Thripoonithura covering Temple, Heritage and Shops Cafes and much more...
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Time for photographs at major landmarks
- Recommendations for authentic restaurants, cafés, shopping, and local experiences
- Local insights into Kerala's culture and daily life
- Historical and cultural commentary throughout the experience
- Stories about Kochi's Portuguese, Dutch, British, Jewish, Arab, and Chinese influences
- Tea or local refreshment at a popular beachside kiosk (where available)
- Professional English-speaking local heritage guide
- Guided walking tour of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town
- Assistance in taking photographs for solo travellers, couples, and families
Meeting point
Go to the Head Post Office, Risdale Road, Fort Kochi and look for our staff with the sign board " EXCEL INDIA TOURS"
Return details
Go to the Head Post Office, Risdale Road, Fort Kochi and look for our staff with the sign board " EXCEL INDIA TOURS"
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Vasco da Gama SquareOn meeting the travelers at Vasco da Gama square and formal introduction the tour start walking to the chinese Fishing nets area.
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Chinese Fishing NetsWatch the Chinese Fishing Nets at operation, take photos, interact with fishermen. 15 minutes.
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Church of Saint FrancisFrom Chinese Fishing Nets walk ( 5 minutes ) to St. Frasncis Church.to pay homage to Vasco da Gama whos body was buried first in this church.
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Santa Cruz Cathedral BasilicaFrom Santa Cruz Basilica the tour ride in tuk tuk (15 minutes ) to the Cheralai Leave the tuk tuk to explore the region where Saraswath Brahmins live in the small town ship. Here is their colony, their famous ancient temple, their market of daily requirements.
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Princess StreetThe famous princess street, holds hotels, home stays restaurants and shops. The buiildings are ancient and possess charector and beauty
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St. Mary's Convent and girls schools under the convent held in high esteem by the people. We can see the beautiful street and the elegant convent building. The students in their uniforms present a thrilling sight.
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Anther important stree Napier street which is studded with residential buildings of the earlier Europeans lived here now occupied by the Anglo Indian Families.
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Another road adjacent to the Princess street is also with Dutch and Portuguese styled houses are attrctive worth walking through. We do cover this street on this tour.
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The Burger Street in Fort Kochi is the apple in the eye of the backpackers, where we find a line of houses hosting tourists. Famous homestays in Fortkochi are found here.
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Like Burger Street Quiros street is another hang over of the Tourists because of Homestays and restaurants.
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Kochi Heritage Walking Tour : Explore Fort Kochi & Jewish Town
Kochi, Kerala, India
$100
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
02
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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!