Kochi Shore Excursion: Cochin Harbor Cruise with Glimpse of Cochin Private Tour

Summary

Start your tour with morning pickup at the Kochi port and a for 30-minute transfer to Marin Drive in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, board your motorboat for a 2-hour cruise around the city and surrounding areas. Dock in Fort Cochin and disembark to visit Paradesi Synagogue (aka Mattancherry Synagogue). The historic building was constructed in 1568 and contains artifacts from Kerala's old Jewish community. Continue to Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), built by the Portuguese in the 1500s and known for murals with scenes from Hindu tales. If your schedule allows, have time to purchase lunch (at own expense) and go shopping for spices, handicrafts, and other goods. Then visit Santa Cruz Basilica, one the largest churches in India, and St. Francis Church, constructed in 1503 and the the oldest European church in India. Finally, get photo ops of the Chinese fishing nets, one of the iconic sights of Kochi. Your tour ends with return to the port by 3pm.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours - 7 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Join this 7-hour private day tour to see the most important attractions in and around Fort Cochin and Mattanchery. This excursion also includes a motorboat cruise around the Cochin (Kochi) Harbor area and Bolghatty Island.

What’s included?

  • Port pickup and drop-off

  • Private English-speaking local guide

  • Transport by AC private vehicle

  • Non-AC City motorboat cruise

  • Bottled water

  • Entry/Admission - Marine Drive

  • Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue

  • Entry/Admission - Mattancherry Palace

  • Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Francis

  • Entry/Admission - Jew Town

  • Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

  • Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6-7 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Carnival Tours & Travels

About operator:

Carnival Tours it's a growing Tour agency in the field of Kerala Tourism . We are situated in the heart of Fort Kochi,Cochin. With the aim of providing most pleasant, relaxing and economical tours across “God's Own Country” Kerala. Carnival Tours offer exiting tours across Kerala: Kerala Tour packages – TamilNadu Tour packages South Indian Tours, Tailor made Kerala Tour packages (Fort Cochin Tour Packages , Munnar Tour Packages , Alleppey Tour ,Parambikulam tour packages , Thrissur tour packages,Kozhikode, Kasargode,Bekal etc etc),Cochin day tours ,cochin Day Trips , Cochin Shore Excursions ,Cochin shore excursions ,Cochin shore trips etc. Also provides tours for Passengers comes to Cochin by cruise ships.We also arrange accommodation [Hotels, Resorts, Home stays, Tree Houses] across Kerala with the Best Rate! Apart from tours we do All India railway ticketing, All India private bus ticketing, Air tickets etc

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