Walking Tour in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry

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Duration: 4 hours
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Provided by Biju's Tours
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English  |  9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
EVERY DAY
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Overview of the tour in Kochi

Discover the highlights of kochi . Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. kochi is also known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea". Kochi was the centre of Indian spice trade for many centuries, because of her rich spice history kochi was attracted by most of the foreign traders. Kochi was the first european colonies for Portuguese in the colonial India from the year 1500-1663, followed by Dutch and later by the British. It is the old buildings which most clearly reveal this deep-rooted colonial influence. In 1947, when India gained independence from the British colonial rule, Cochin was the first princely state to join the Indian Union willingly.
During the tour in Fort kochi, we will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi, which includes ancient Chinese fishing nets, the historical European settlements like Vasco de gama church , Santa Cruz church and dutch cemetry and towards Mattancherry in Tuk Tuk(Auto rickshaw) a drive through the local streets to Dutch palace, a museum under ASI and Jewish synagogue. Also visiting some Womens Cooperatives like Spice markets, Candle and inscents making , ginger warehouses etc.

This activity includes:

  • Royal Spice Market
  • Dhobi khana public laundry
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Dutch cemetery St Francis church
  • Mattancherry Palace
  • St. Francis CSI Church
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Fort Kochi
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Tuk Tuk (Auto)Fare

Meeting point

Kashi art cafe

On arrival

Kashi art cafe located in Burgher street, fort kochi.

Things to note

please carry cap,umbrella , suncream etc.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

English
English  |  9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
EVERY DAY
from €10
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