Kochi Offbeat Shore Excursion-4 Hour Old Kochi Heritage Tour with Private Guide

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Summary

Make your own way to the Chinese fishing nets at 10am to meet your guide. Start your tour by learning about the history of the Chinese fishing nets, then proceed to the Dutch Cemetery and Fort Emmaneul. Walk through a beach lane to Manjal Bhagvati temple, an have time to receive a henna treatment nearby if desired (own expense).  Continue to the local market to see how some common foods are made and wander through the colorful stalls. Next up, see Tirumala Devaswom Temple from the outside, followed by a palace with large rice granaries, and the Snake God Park, Sarpa Kavu. The site contains representations of snake deities, and is believed to be inhabited by snakes. By car, go to the fruit and vegetable market, then check out the fascinating architecture and history of St George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church.  Conclude your tour with a kolam (painting with colored rice flours) demonstration at the Brahmin Hindu Agraharam. This style of geometrical line painting is traditionally placed in front of Hindu houses by female family members. Throughout the day, your guide shares details about the contributions from Hindu, Christian, Arab, Dutch, and British communities to the development of Kochi. Your tour ends after four hours at the entrance to the Dutch Palace, unless you choose the hotel pickup and drop-off option.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
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Why take this tour?

Kochi Offbeat Shore Excursion-4 Hour Old Kochi Heritage Tour with Private Guide is for guests visiting Kochi in a Cruise Ship. We offer pickup and drop from Kochi in a private cab. This tour will connect you to culture and heritage of Kochi in an intimate way. Immerse in the multi-faceted culture of Kochi with rich contributions from Hindu, Christian, Arab, Dutch and British communities on this 4hour small-group tour with an English or Italian-speaking guide. Connect with the community as you try your hand at casting Chinese fishing nets and the process of creating a Kolam in Hindu homes. Visit the Manjal Bhagvati and Tirumala Devaswom temples (Entry to Temple is only for Hindus). Visit a unique church with a great architecture where the holy relics of St. George are retained. Visit the local markets in Kochi in the Gujarati street and also visit Abode of Snakes, which is a statue worshiped in Hinduism. We will pick you up and drop you back to the cruise ship on the same day.

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What’s included?

  • Meet the travelers at the Cruise Ship Terminal

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • Travelling towards Fort Kochi by Air conditioned cab / Van. (private car or tuk tuk) from the start location of the tour - Chinese Fishing Nets - till the end location of the tour - Dutch Palace

  • Try your luck with fishing in Chinese Fishing Nets

  • Fort Kochi Beach Walk through promenade

  • Witness a Kolam making demonstration by females in Brahmin Hindu Ancestral Home

  • Visit Koonankurishu Church where the relics of St. George are stored

  • Watch a demonstration of tools used for coconut dehusking, winnowing and other food related items in Kerala

  • Visit the Tirumala Devaswom Temple from Outside and the Statue of Abode of Snakes

  • Apply Henna (Floral designs with organic paste) in hand for ladies in the group at a local house

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Cruise Ship Terminal pickup and drop-off in car

  • Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Any extra activities not included in Inclusions

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

About operator:

Iris Holidays is a winner of TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award in Kerala for 7 consecutive years.We are a Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala approved Kerala tour operator for last 10+ years. We offer customised private day tours , cultural tours, heritage tours , walking tours, multi day tours and outdoor activities catering only to travellers bound for Kerala. Because of our narrow focus, you can expect deep, passionate and personal expertise on any holiday in Kerala that you book with us. We are based in Cochin, India also specialising in Customized Kerala tour packages, Kerala Honeymoon Packages, weekend tour packages and Kerala Houseboat packages. We provide package tours for Munnar, Cochin, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Thekkady, Kovalam,Wayanad, Varkala and Kanyakumari. We care for our guests and won't suggest anywhere that we haven't been to and tried ourselves.

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