8-Hour Kochi and Alleppey Tour with Fort Kochi and Backwater Cruise

8 Hours Round trip from Kochi Port Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Fort Kochi and the Santa Cruz Basilica
02 See the Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church built in 1503
03 Explore the oldest Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese
04 Cruise Alleppey's narrow canals by Shikari boat past fish farms, paddy farms, and Coconut Tree Island

Explore the landscapes and monuments of Kochi on this 8-hour tour, then continue to Alleppey for a backwater cruise in a Shikari boat. Visit Fort Kochi, the Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, the oldest Jewish Synagogue, and the Dutch Palace with a local tour guide. Along the way, see the Chinese fishing nets, local markets, and the narrow canals of Alleppey, passing fish farms, paddy farms, and Coconut Tree Island.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kochi, Alappuzha

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fort Kochi Sightseeing and Alleppey Backwater Cruise

Get picked up from Kochi Port.
Meet your local tour guide and drive to Fort Kochi.
On the way, see the Chinese fishing nets and visit the Santa Cruz Basilica.
Head to St. Francis Church, built in 1503, with your Kochi tour guide.
Visit the handwashing laundry factory in Kochi.
Proceed to the oldest Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese.
After visiting the local markets, drive to Alleppey and go for a 2-hour boat ride covering fish farms, paddy farms, Coconut Tree Island, and more.
Head back to the ship or hotel after the tour ends.