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

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.

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.

Please note : The Jewish Synagogue is closed on Friday, Saturday and on Jewish holidays. The Dutch Palace is closed on Friday and government holidays.
A valid Indian tourist visa is required to visit the port of Cochin.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums (Male: Shirt /pants; Female: Full sleeve top/shirt and Knee-covered skirt or pants)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate