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Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

Small Group
Digital
180 minutes
English

Our flagship tour, a favorite for the inquisitive traveller who wants to know more than the usual. This tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to understand the history of Cochin from the basics. From being called the 'Emporium of the World', Cochin received the rare distinction as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and in modern times the city transformed itself to become one of India's major tourist hubs and a contemporary art capital still bringing travellers from far and wide. The walk will take you along the remnants of the old European fort town and its stories, some of its streets rich with fables of yore and the iconic people who left a mark and changed the course of history as we know it. We sift through 3000 years of the city's past through stories, anecdotes, architecture, culture, food and the people who made an impact in the growth of the town.

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Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

From$53.54Per Person

What's included in Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Chinese Fishing Nets

A view of the icon of Cochin and also the stories of Chinese sailors to Malabar

Vasco da Gama Square

The Story of the Portuguese who set out to find pepper and Christians in India

Bastion Bunglow
Pass-by Only

The beginnings of a European city in India, the Fort and the City of Santa Cruz.

Inclusions

  • We stop for coffee / tea / refreshments and snacks at a Dutch themed hotel
  • Visit Indo-European heritage structures and establishments including its modern day adaptations.
  • Tour led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
  • We stop for coffee / tea / refreshments and snacks at a Dutch themed hotel
  • Private transportation
  • Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
  • We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
  • We do not enter any heritage monuments except what is mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are 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 Mahatma Gandhi Beach.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

The Kochi Heritage Project