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

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.

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.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking<br>A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 people per day for this tour<br>Please let us know your arrival ship details and pickup time after you book the tour to ensure we get the permit to come near the ship<br>Tour does not include crowded tourist attractions like St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, etc. These can be included by special request (at an additional cost)<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Infants must sit on laps<br>Not recommended for travelers with back problems<br>Not recommended for pregnant travelers<br>No heart problems or other serious medical conditions<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate