Top 10 Walking Tours in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala

Explore the untainted Kochi in a local way through this private guided Tuk Tuk tour. The main attraction of this tour is the travel in Tuk Tuk (auto-rickshaw) to visit the major landmarks like St.Francis church, the Dutch Palace, the Jain temple and many such tourist sites. Experience the rural life of the people by visiting some of the local places like Dhobi Khana (the local washing area), Ginger ware house (where spices are dried and packed), and also some cooperatives undertaken by women such as spice making, candle making and incense making. Explore the quaint streets of this city on foot lasting for approximately 2 hours which is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Feast your eyes to the Chinese fishing nets, the Dutch cemetery, the Nehru Children’s Park, the beautiful old-styled homes in Bishop’s House road and a refreshing stroll through the seaside beach. This walking expedition reaches its climax by having tea or coffee from a local cafe.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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Explore the Golden Triangle—Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra world heritage sites with the enchanting Kerala south India tour the easy way on this private tour with hotels, activities & all transfers. Golden Triangle is very popular tour amongst all travelers and we offer with Kerala is a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife Periyar lake. The main highlighted such as: World heritage sites visit Delhi, Jaipur & Agra north India Safari to explore tea plantation and visit tea factory & museum in Munnar, Kerala Premium Class Houseboat stay to enjoy backwater trip in Alleppey. Cultural Theatre for Traditional Kathakali Dance show in Cochin

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, A safe and comfortable air-conditioned private car with driver, Fuel for car, road and state taxes, toll fees, parking fees, Driver and driver’s food and lodging, All transfers and land transportation according to itinerary, 03-star Accommodation on Double or Twin room with Bed and Breakfast basis, Premium Houseboat 24-hours air-condition with all meals backwater Alleppey to Alleppey round trip, Sightseeing places visits as per tour itinerary, Common Boat ride at Periyar Lake, One time Jeep safari in Munnar followed by the lunch at Local South Indian Restaurant

Exclusions: Tips, laundry, telephone bills, luggage handling and Beverages, Meals (Lunch or dinner) unless specified, Any monument & camera fee at all entrances, English speaking tour guide Delhi, Jaipur & Agra (Can arranged on additional cost 10 USD per person, Personal Expenses such as on shopping, etc., If accommodation need to upgrades for 4-star or 5-star would be possible on additional cost., Flight tickets for Delhi to Cochin, Any mandatory gala dinner in any hotels for Christmas & New year periods. It is pay at hotel direct., Any Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur

Are you on a small budget? Organizing a trip to India and traveling alone overwhelms you? No problem! This trip includes almost everything India has to offer: trekking in the Himalayas, living in a yoga ashram on the holy Ganges, camel safari through the desert, cooking classes, visits of lively markets, houseboat tour on the backwaters, hike through tea and spices and finally a few relaxing days on the beach! You will be received at the Delhi airport by our experienced tour guide and for the first two weeks, you will travel with him through northern India. Your guide not only familiarizes you with Indian customs but also gives you some insider tips about the people and culture of India. You will spend the last week in Kerala. During this Kerala round trip in a vehicle and with a driver you will visit the Westernghats with tea plantations, do a houseboat tour in the backwaters, take a hike through the spice forests stroll through the small alleys of Fort Kochi and relax at a beach.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, mentioned accommodation, mentioned transportation, Activities that are not in the exclusions section, Guide until the day 16, Private Transportation in Car in Kerala

Exclusions: The Beatles Ashram entrance fee (500 rupees), Taj Mahal entrance fee (1300 rupees), Mehrangarh Fort entrance fee (300 rupees), Tea Museum entrance fee (200 rupees), Green Field Spices and Herbal Garden entrance fee (100 rupees), Optional Massage (1000 rs), optional Paragliding (3000 rs)

Walking Tour in kochi with a local guide. Experience the highlights of Fortkochi and Mattancherry with a local Expert born in same city who speaks good English. You will get the benefit of a local who explains about the history of the local attractions in a local way. During this tour along with the historic monuments, you will also experience the real life of the local people which is the main attraction of the tour. In Fort Kochi You will visit traditional Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church,Santa cruz Basilica church etc. After you will be transferred in Tuk Tuk(Auto Rickshaw) towards Dhobhi (local Laundry)and then through local streets visiting Old Hindu Temple and towards Mattancherry to visit historic Jew street where the Jewish community still exists after walks towards Dutch Palace, where the Cochin Royal family were living, now a museum under the Archeology. Later towards the Traditional Bazar market visiting Spice warehouses, Womens Co-operatives etc in the town.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Local Guide, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Fort Cochin is marked for one of the earliest establishments of foreign trade in Kerala. The heritage walk is an awesome 1.5 km on foot, which takes us back to the 1500’s when the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English was busy trading the wealth. The island provided them a very wonderful place to trade and refresh. The heritage walk meets us at different monuments which reminds us of these historical landmarks.  We will also visit Fort Kochi’s seaside promenade, and get a glimpse of daily life in Kochi.  The walk lasts 2 hours and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Inclusions: Tea / Coffee, Bottled water, Local guide

Exclusions: Transport, Tips & Personal expenses, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Walking Tour is a sightseeing tour in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. Walk along the street and explore all the main attractions from Chinese fishing nets to Jewish Synagogue. Also visit beautiful Mattancherry Palace built by Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales.

Inclusions: English-speaking local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fort Kochi or Mattacnherry, Transfer from Fort Kochi to Mattancherry by Rickshaw/ Tuc Tuc

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Gratuities

The idyllic port city of Kochi was once the global hub for the Spice trade. We will take you on a walking tour of Kochi where you'll discover the story of Kochi through the story of the Spice trade. You will discover stories of the people, places and events that shaped the culture, architecture and cuisine. We are a bunch of locals who enjoy showing you around the city that we love and call home. There is more to this city than what meets the eye, what better way to explore this than with a local.

Inclusions: Local guide, Dinner, includes 3+ variety of food, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Vaikom Village Tour

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off from Cruise Terminal by Air Conditioned Cab/Coach, Visits to Temple, Heritage Home and Activity centres, Traditional Kerala lunch in a Heritage Home., One Hour Country boat (open boat) cruise through narrow canals., Assistance of a Local English Speaking guide at the Village, Lunch, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips and personal expenses

This Group shore excursion is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Kochi. Tour the incredible sites on a four-hour journey by Local Ferry ,Local Bus ,Tuc -Tuc and foot , to visit the Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace ,Spice Market ,Dhobi Khana (local laundry) etc . You'll learn about local life from your professional guide and explore the best this incredible Southern Indian city has to offer.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Local English-speaking guide, Tuc Tuc Ride /Local Ferry Ride /Local Bus Ride - Non Air Conditioned, 01 Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

The tour is intended to use all types of transports available to local people of Kochi. It is a special interest tour to the heritage of Kochi and Fort Kochi A combo tour of 4 to 5 hours in a private car / van public transport and Tuk Tuks and soft walking through the famed thoroughfares of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Also it travels to the coastal fishing villages around Kochi.  The group is transferred to the heritage areas by private car/van. Then use Tuk Tuks in the Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Walk short distances between attractions. A familiarization of traveling in a public bus to cover some distances also added as experience the local life.. The Tour goes to visit Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church with the first tomb of Vasco de Gama, Paradeshi Jewish Synagogue of Cochin, Jewish town and Dutch Palace. Apart it immerses completely in to the local culture and way of life. The trip is done with the services of a local guide who will stay with you through out.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch