KOCHI
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The 8 most popular food & drink in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Sunrise canoe cruise in Kerala backwaters near Kochi with small-vessel views, local breakfast, chai, and village morning life.
“A great start to the day with beautiful views and insight into local life and people. Our hosts were a joy to spend time with and there was a good balance of engagement but also letting us be in peace as we enjoyed the surroundings. BreaRead more”
Private Kochi food tour by tuk-tuk with Biju. Tailored veg and non-veg tastings in Mattancherry and Fort Kochi, plus snacks and chai.
“I had a fantastic time on my food tour with Biju! He's a local, which was obvious by the way he maneuvered us through the neighborhood, greeting passers by and shopkeepers. He asked me about my food preferences and what foods and snacks I had already tried, and had some great suggestions. Biju shared some…”
2-hour Kochi street food walk with local guide: more than six tastings, Kerala sweets stops, and chai in a clay pot for $23.
“We had a brilliant time. Our guide arrived on time and gave a very interesting tour through the Jewish town. All entry fees were also included. The food was amazing as well. Such a unique way to learn about the city. There was also no pressure to purchase any extras. I would definitely recommend this…”
A 2-hour guided Alleppey street food walk with local snacks, sweets, and filter coffee, ending near Alappuzha Lighthouse.
“Sibi was a great guide, easy to speak with and gad a lot of insights of the city and if course the food! We tried many new foods and places that we normally wouldn't have found or even thought to search. Fantastic to have a local person guiding us to feel like we knew the…”
Private sunset canoe cruise from Kumarakom with village life moments, wildlife spotting, and an authentic Kerala dinner for about 5 hours.
“We highly recommend this tour, it’s a small operation that is very personable and well run. The boats are in good condition and because of their size it allows you to see the inner canals which are far more interesting than riding on a laRead more”
A 6-hour Alleppey houseboat day trip with serene canals, local waterways, and lunch, snacks, and coffee plus a smaller-boat canal side trip.
“A fantastic experience made by two of the best guides on the planet. They were so courteous, respectful and patient. The food prepared on the board was absolutely amazing.”
9-hour canoe and shikkara backwaters cruise from Kumarakom with breakfast, lunch, bird sanctuary stop, village food, and optional toddy.
“This is an extraordinary tour of the backwaters that takes you in the opposite direction of all the other tours. Indeed, I didn’t see another tourist for the first 8 hours of the excursion. Sanu was very kind and adjusted the tour to fit my interestRead more”
Walk through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry for street snacks, sweets, seafood, chai, ginger soda, and ice gola. 2.5 hours for $49.
“It was fantastic tour! Sunil Hussain was a fantastic tour guide. So many good foods, so many good places to see. When finished when I couldn’t possibly eat anything else. Was an overall amazing tour! 10/10”
