This tour of Cochin combines walking with car transport. It also includes a visit to coastal fishing villages near Cochin. The important city and harbor in the state of Kerala on India’s south-west coast is famous for its backwaters and was a spice trade center from the 14th century on. Even ancient Rome already traded long-distance with this part of Coastal India. It is a soft walk tour done at your pace and covers all attractions of Cochin.
Highlights: • Francis Church • Princess Street and Convent Road • Santa Cruz Cathedral and Fort Kochi • Jewish Town • Chinese Fishing Nets
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your hotel within the city center. Meet your friendly guide and start your tour after a short briefing. Visit Fort Kochi by car. Admire the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. Important streets and buildings in Cochin such as Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral and Dutch Palace (closed on Friday), Princess Street and Convent Road are all on the itinerary. Walk along the Jewish street and view Paradeshi Synagogue for Cochin’s Jews (Friday and Saturdays closed). Then walk along the spice market. Embark on an orientation drive to the coastal villages and reach Chellanam, the fishing harbor. Watch fishing boats arrive after the day’s catch. You will also be taken through the narrow roads of the ancient city spotting textile shops and jewelry businesses, outlets selling flowers, fruits and vegetable to their customers. Before finishing your tour, enjoy lunch at local restaurant. (lunch included). After lunch you will be driven back to your hotel within city center.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.