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Half-Day Kochi City Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the city of Kochi, also known as the gateway to Kerala, in this six-hour tour. Admire its many heritage monuments, from Santa Cruz Basilica and the Jewish Synagogue to the Mattanchery Palace. See how local fishermen fish with Chinese fishing nets and explore the Hill Palace Museum. Witness a beautiful Kathakali performance. 

Highlights
  • Admire the Santa Cruz Basilica
  • Explore the Mattanchery Palace
  • Visit the Hill Place Museum
  • See Chinese fishing nets
  • Enjoy a Kathakali performance
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    • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in the morning and proceed with your tour. 

    • Make your way to the Hill Palace Museum. Explore royal paintings, weapons, sculptures and ancient coins.

    • Admire the hypnotic Chinese fishing nets, said to have been brought by traders from the court of Kubla Khan between 1350 and 1450 AD. They are shore operated lift nets and watching local fishermen fish in the Arabian sea with these nets is a sight to behold.

    • Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica, built in 1558 with distinct Portuguese architectural influences.

    • See the Jewish Synagogue of Kochi, dating back to 1568. There is a Jew Town around the Jewish Synagogue renowned for its spice and handicraft shops where you may shop for souvenirs.

    • Marvel at the Mattanchery Palace, built and gifted by the Portuguese as a present to the king of Cochin around 1545. See beautiful Kerala-style museums, learn how the royals lived and explore the royal temples. 

    • In the evening, witness a splendid traditional Kathakali performance. Observe how dancers use bright make-up, colourful costumes and eye and body gestures to narrate mythological stories. The entire concert will be supported with an English commentary. 

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your Kochi hotel

  • English-speaking Kochi tour guide

  • Kathakali dance show

  • All transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • All taxes

  • Parking fees

  • Driver allowances

What's Excluded

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Meals and beverages

Know before you go

  • Please note that not all places in the itinerary are open all days of the week:

    • Hill Palace Museum - Closed on Mondays

    • Jewish Synagogue - Closed on Saturdays or Jewish Holidays

    • Mattanchery Palace - Closed on Fridays

Meeting Point

Kochi, Kerala, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 80 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 140 Per Person

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USD 80 / person