Discover the highlights of Fort Kochi on a private tuk-tuk tour designed for cruise ship passengers. Explore the markets, churches, synagogue, and more in this half-day adventure.
Discover the highlights of Fort Kochi on a private tuk-tuk tour designed for cruise ship passengers. Explore the markets, churches, synagogue, and more in this half-day adventure.
- Chinese Fishing Nets - The Chinese fishing nets, locally known as “Cheena Vala,” are fixed installations on the shoreline for a unique type of fishing — shore-operated lift nets. Predominantly found around Kochi in Kerala, these large mechanical structures stand at least 10 meters high and feature a cantilever net suspended over the sea, with…
- Chinese Fishing Nets - The Chinese fishing nets, locally known as “Cheena Vala,” are fixed installations on the shoreline for a unique type of fishing — shore-operated lift nets. Predominantly found around Kochi in Kerala, these large mechanical structures stand at least 10 meters high and feature a cantilever net suspended over the sea, with large stones hanging from ropes as counterweights on the other end. Each structure is operated by a team of up to six fishermen.
- Fort Kochi Beach - Fort Kochi Beach runs along one side of the town of Fort Kochi. While the town once had fort walls and bastions, they no longer exist.
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - Among the eight basilicas in India, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi stands out as one of the most magnificent and impressive. Named Santa Cruz because it was founded on May 3, 1505, the feast day of the “Invention of the Holy Cross,” the church underwent significant demolition and reconstruction during its construction.
- Mattancherry Palace - The Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is one of the finest examples of Keralan architecture with colonial influences. Built by the Portuguese in 1545 CE as a gift for King Veera Kerala Verma of the Kochi dynasty, it was later extensively repaired by the Dutch, earning it the name Dutch Palace. The two-story palace is adorned with a beautiful collection of murals.
- Paradesi Synagogue - Located in a quiet part of Jew Town, the Paradesi Synagogue is over a century old and houses numerous rare antiques. Built in 1568, almost 1500 years after Jews first established ties with Kerala, the synagogue stands on land donated by the former Cochin ruler, adjacent to Mattancherry Palace.
- Cochin Spice Market - With its traditional buildings and the aroma of spices, the spice markets in Kochi evoke a bygone era.
- Jain Temple - A place of worship for the Jain community in Kochi, the temple is renowned for its daily noontime ritual of feeding the pigeons.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Make the most of your short time with a private tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi. In a small tuk-tuk, explore the town’s highlights for a half a day, seeing the markets, churches, synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, and more. A great tour for visitors who want a general overview of Kochi. You will be picked and dropped-off from/to your hotel of stay in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Make the most of your short time with a private tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi. In a small tuk-tuk, explore the town’s highlights for a half a day, seeing the markets, churches, synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, and more. A great tour for visitors who want a general overview of Kochi. You will be picked and dropped-off from/to your hotel of stay in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.