Fort Kochi Half Day or Full day City Tour

Discover the authentic side of Kochi with a flexible half-day or full-day experience combining a working fishing harbour with the historic areas of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. For the best fishing harbour experience, an early start around 7:00 AM is recommended. After approximately one hour of travel from Kochi, visit Chellanam or Kanakadavu Fishing Harbour, where the morning is at its busiest until around 11:00 AM. See fishermen returning with their catch, traditional fishing boats and the lively rhythm of Kerala’s coastal communities. After the harbour visit, continue to Fort Kochi and Jewish Town, exploring historic streets, Chinese fishing nets, heritage buildings, markets and Kochi’s fascinating maritime & multicultural history. The tour is completely flexible: choose a 4-hour half-day or 8-hour full-day experience according to your interests and available time. If you prefer not to visit a fishing harbour, you can instead choose local markets or other Kochi attractions.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   We will meet you at the International Cruise Terminal Kochi Port on arrival if you are coming by ship.

2. 2

   Fort Kochi

   15 min

   We can also meet you at any hotel at Fort kochi if you are booked to stay there.

3. 3

   Ernakulam

   15 min

   Ernakulam is the down town area or the modern city of Kochi. If you have booked to stay at any hotel at Ernakulam if you are there.

4. 4

   Church of Saint Francis

   15 min

   Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi. From Chinese Fishing Nets the walks 5 minutes to the Church of St. Francis. This is the first European Church built in India and it is in side this church that Vasco Da Gama was buried first before taking him to be buried at Portugal.

5. 5

   Fort Kochi

   30 min

   Tour # 1 Over View of Kochi. The tour first goes to Fort Kochi heritage area.

6. 6

   Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

   15 min

   Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi From Church of St. Francis the tour goes to Santa Cruz, whic is one of the popular heritage edifices of Kochi.

7. 7

   Mattancherry

   30 min

   Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour will go to Mattancherry. It is here the tour visits the Jewish Town and Dutch palace.

8. 8

   Paradesi Synagogue

   15 min

   Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi. The tour will go to visit the Paradesi Synagogue at Jewish Town.

9. 9

   Jews in Cochin

   15 min

   Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi. From Mattancherry Palace the tour will go to Jewish Town the earliest jewish settlement of India.

10. 10

    Mattancherry Palace

    30 min

    Tour # 1. Over View of Kochi. At Mattancherry the tour visits the Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace Museum wherein we will see the most beautiful mural paintings on the walls.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking:, 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
• Dress code is smart casual
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.