• Chinese Fishing Nets - Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as “Chinese fishing nets” in India, the more formal name for such nets is “shore operated lift nets”. Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to four to six fishermen.

• Church of Saint Francis - St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.

• Fort Kochi Beach - Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.

• Dutch Cemetery - The Dutch cemetery is among the visited sites in Fort Kochi, famous for its imperial inhabitants during the olden days who left their homelands centuries ago to propagate and expand their own empire. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India and it contains some interesting stories around it.

• Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.

• Dhoby Khana Public Laundry - It is the last remaining public laundry facility in the old city established in 1720. Nothing much has changed since the first Tamil dhobis were brought in by the Dutch army 300 years ago to Wash their uniforms. Today it is still operated by the descendants of those original families.

• Indo-Portuguese Museum - The Indo-Portuguese Museum is a museum in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India

• Mattancherry Palace - The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the “tentative list” of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Paradesi Synagogue - The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.

• Jain Temple - Prominent Jain place of worship, known for its pigeon show & feeding, held every day at noon.

• Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple - Cochin Tirumala Devaswom, also called Gosripuram is the biggest and most important socio-religious institution of Gowda Saraswat Brahmins of Kerala, India. The temple is situated at Cherlai in the heart of Mattancherry town in Cochin area which is one of the earliest settlements of GSBs in Kerala. The temple was established in the later half of the 16th century. The history of GSBs in Kerala is inter-woven with that of this temple and its Venkateswara idol.

• Cochin Spice Market - Down-to-earth shop with polished displays & a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk.

• Jew Town - Jew Town, a living antiquities museum, beckons with stories and artefacts. This narrow street is a trove of historical relics, bearing witness to bygone eras.

• SPR Perfume Museum - SPR Perfume Museum has an extensive range of natural essential oils and perfumes. There are wide blending options available.

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Embark on a private taxi sightseeing tour in Kochi with reliable guides, ensuring prompt pick-up from the cruise ship and timely return to the cruise terminal. Discover the historical landmarks and delve into Kochi’s rich heritage with insights from your Driver/Local Expert. Originally a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi during pre-colonial Kerala, Kochi was the hub of the Indian spice trade for many centuries, attracting foreign traders due to its abundant spice history.

On this tour, travel by taxi to visit Kochi’s key attractions such as the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Jain Temple, and more. Additionally, explore local spots like Dhobi Khana (a traditional laundry area), the Ginger Warehouse (for spice packing and drying), and women’s cooperative spice markets (featuring spice making, candle making, incense making, etc.) to gain insight into the daily lives of the local community.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.