Mattancherry Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
Mattancherry is a microcosm of a bygone era - of traders, travellers, culture, culinary traditions of more than three dozen communities with roots spread across all corners of the country. These communities peacefully co-exist with each other in a small radius of 3 kilometers. A perfect model of unity in diversity. Thanks to the benevolent rulers and the multiculturalism, Mattancherry thrived as the capital and the seat of the Cochin Kingdom until it was replaced by Ernakulam. The walk will give you a glimpse of some of these communities that made Kochi their home, an help uncover layers of historical and cultural contributions from them before you realize that this is what makes Kochi what it is.
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Mattancherry Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
What's included in Mattancherry Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Story of the Cochin Royal Family and its origins
Learn about the community that escaped persecution and made Cochin their home
More stories from Mattancherry
Inclusions
- Witness the bustling lifestyle and vibe of the old town.
- Tasting of traditional community food at a locally owned cafe
- Tour led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
- Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
- We do not enter any heritage monuments except what is mentioned in the inclusions.
- We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
- Private transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet our storyteller in front of this point
End Points
- The tour ends at the eastern gate of the Mattancherry Palace