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Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

By The Kochi Heritage Project
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,642 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Our flagship tour, a favorite for the inquisitive traveller who wants to know more than the usual. This tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to understand the history of Cochin from the basics. From being called the 'Emporium of the World', Cochin received the rare distinction as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and in modern times the city transformed itself to become one of India's major tourist hubs and a contemporary art capital still bringing travellers from far and wide. The walk will take you along the remnants of the old European fort town and its stories, some of its streets rich with fables of yore and the iconic people who left a mark and changed the course of history as we know it. We sift through 3000 years of the city's past through stories, anecdotes, architecture, culture, food and the people who made an impact in the growth of the town.

Activity location

  • Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi-682001 Kerala India
    • 682001, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Folklore Cultural Theatre
    • 682001, Kochi, Kerala, India

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Small Group Tour (Min 2 pax)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
P 1,642.11 x 1 AdultP 1,642.11

Total
Price is P 1,642.11
Until Tue, Oct 14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    We stop for coffee / tea / refreshments and snacks at a Dutch themed hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Indo-European heritage structures and establishments including its modern day adaptations.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    We stop for coffee / tea / refreshments and snacks at a Dutch themed hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We do not enter any heritage monuments except what is mentioned in the inclusions.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic Beverages

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chinese Fishing Nets
  • 15m
A view of the icon of Cochin and also the stories of Chinese sailors to Malabar
Vasco da Gama Square
  • 20m
The Story of the Portuguese who set out to find pepper and Christians in India
Bastion Bunglow (Pass by)
The beginnings of a European city in India, the Fort and the City of Santa Cruz.
Church of Saint Francis (Pass by)
Learn about the Portuguese influences in Kerala from the culture to the cuisine to the language. Also learn about the Portuguese slave trade and tales of protective spirits passed on for generations
David Hall Gallery & Cafe
  • 30m
Learn about Dutch Architecture influences in Cochin and the story of how a 17th Century treatise is still relevant in Ayurveda.
Parade Ground
  • 15m
Stories of tea, cricket and art festivals
Fort Kochi Beach
  • 30m
Stories of the British and their fight for supremacy in the Indian Subcontinent
Princess Street (Pass by)
As the tour winds down, we take you to Princess Street, where colonial charm meets modern-day Kochi. Lined with colorful Portuguese- and Dutch-era buildings, quirky cafés, art boutiques, and independent stores, this street is a perfect blend of history and contemporary life. Walk with us past vintage architecture, vibrant street art, and lively shopfronts as we share stories of the street’s past and how it continues to evolve today. You’ll hear about the families who’ve lived here for generations, the artists and entrepreneurs shaping its present, and the quiet details that most visitors miss. Whether it’s exchanging stories with a friendly local or admiring the fading murals on sun-washed walls, Princess Street offers the perfect final chapter to your Fort Kochi experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi-682001 Kerala India
    • 682001, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Folklore Cultural Theatre
    • 682001, Kochi, Kerala, India

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