Name: Kochi City Tour
Brand: Janu Private Tours
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (19 reviews)

Kochi City Tour

Old and New Kochi

6 Hours

Guided

Pickup Offered

Private Tour

Skip The Line Entry

Free Cancellation

Step into the vibrant streets of Kochi and discover a city where history, culture, and modern life intertwine beautifully. This guided city exploration takes you through the charming Old Town with its colonial heritage and the lively New Town buzzing with local markets and modern life.

Travel like a local using public transport—including ferries, tuk-tuks, and buses—offering you a truly immersive experience. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating stories about Kochi’s rich past, its role in the spice trade, and the daily life of its people.

From iconic monuments like St. Francis Church to the colorful Broadway Market, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path view of Kochi. You'll also have the chance to interact with locals, taste regional flavors, and soak in the city's unique charm.

Highlights

St. Francis Church – India’s oldest European church, steeped in history.
Chinese Fishing Nets – the most photographed icons of Kochi’s maritime heritage.
Dutch Cemetery – a colonial-era site now maintained by the Church of South India.
Jewish Synagogue – a spiritual and historical landmark in Jew Town.
Jew Town Market – bustling with antique shops and spice stores.
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) – showcasing Kerala murals and royal artifacts.
Broadway Market – a lively local market with textiles, spices, and street snacks.

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off in Cochin or Ernakulam
English-speaking driver with mobile phone
Public transport: local ferry, tuk-tuk, and public bus
All entrance fees and taxes included
Botted water

What's Excluded

Personal expenses
Meals
Tips and gratuities

Tour Plan

09:00 AM – Pick-up from your location in Kochi/Ernakulam.

Your driver will meet you at your preferred pick-up point, and you’ll set off for a scenic drive toward Kochi’s charming Old Town, soaking in the sights of the city as it slowly comes to life.

09:15 AM – Visit St. Francis Church.

Step inside one of the oldest European churches in India, a quiet sentinel of Kochi’s colonial past. Admire its simple yet historic architecture and learn about its fascinating connection to the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, whose remains were once interred here.

Additional Information

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Dress code is smart casual. Please be advised that shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended in the temples.
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
No heart problems or other severe medical conditions, most travellers can participate.

Terms and Conditions

Transaction fee 15% will be charged if the cancellation is made within 45 days and more then 30 days from the scheduled booking.
50 % cancellation will be charged on cancellation within last 30 days.
100% cancellation will be charged on NO SHOW.
Also be informed that cancellation has to be made on +91- 992915 2946 / 91 8905631046 or on the corresponding email ID: jaipurjanu@gmail.com / januprivatetoursjaipur@gmail.com ONLY otherwise no cancellation will be entertained.
Our 24 hours phone number and helpline is +91 9929152946
In case on any increase in cost of Hotel, Airfare, Transport, govt. tax, fuel etc we are bound to augment the same.
Any Hotel/ Package Booking would be tentative unless you pay in advance and book on guarantee basis.

Our liabilities & limitations:

Please note that after the finalization of the tour/service cost, if there are any hikes in entrance fees of monuments/museums, taxes, fuel cost or guide charges by the Govt of India and Rajasthan state government the same would be charged as extra.