KOCHI
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The 10 most popular guided in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, electric rides, and guided stops from Fort Kochi to Mattancherry’s Dutch sites.
“Great way to see the area and it inluded a couple of spots we did not expect like the Ginger women's co-op. Also like that our tuk tuk was electric.”
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage walk with a local guide: Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, synagogues, spice market. 3 hrs.
“Our tour guide Biju was so lovely and extremely knowledgeable about history, arts, culture and every day life in kochi. He made the trip very comfortable as we did struggle with the afternoon heat! We learnt so much and really felt like we experienced kochi and its vibrancy. Thankyou! :)”
6.5-hour small-group Kochi highlights by public transit: Kochi Castle, Hirome Ichiba, Makino Botanical Garden, Chikurin-ji Temple.
“We had a wonderful tour with our guide Kanuka (Kay). Kay was very knowledgeable. The Makino botanical gardens were spectacular and Chikurin-ji Temple and Kochi Castle are not to be missed.”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi with cruise pickup, top Fort Kochi landmarks, spice and craft stops, and flexible time with a local guide.
“We really enjoyed our tuk tuk guided tour of Kochi.Our drivers Azad,Aslam and Prasad were excellent and looked after us very well.We were met outside the port terminal and taken to the city’s key landmarks including the Chinese fishing nets,lRead more”
Private Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour with a local guide: Chinese fishing nets, churches, synagogues, temples, markets, and photo stops in 3–4 hours.
“Jalish took me around Kumbalangi and Mattancherry and was extremely kind! He took me around, explained things and also gave great suggestions for Fort Kochi and around. When you're in Fort Kochi, give Jalish a chance to take you around and you won't regret it!”
Private full-day Kochi to Munnar tour with hotel pickup, AC car, waterfalls, spice farm and tea museum stops, and Mattupetty Dam.
“very nice tour friendly guide really helpful”
Ride a tuk tuk through Fort Kochi’s top sights, Chinese nets, synagogues, and spice markets with flexible, friendly guide service for up to 3.
Private 4-5 hour Fort Kochi tour with a local guide: nets, Dutch tombs, churches, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town, spices, and pickup.
“"We had a wonderful tour with our guide, Biju! Our driver picked us up from our hotel promptly and explained sites on the way to Fort Kochi where we met Biju. Biju was welcoming, friendly and accommodating throughout the tour. As he has lived in Kochi his whole life, he is extremely knowledgea”
Private Kochi tour with port pickup, a licensed guide, and a customizable route. Choose your 3–4 stops for a focused 6-hour day.
“Miyuki was wonderful. She had plenty of information to keep the tour interesting. Her comments where not only interesting, but she was was a lot of fun. She went beyond the normal explanations and history ny providing us with local snacks. Thank you very much for a very enjoyable day..”
2-hour Kochi street food walk with local guide: more than six tastings, Kerala sweets stops, and chai in a clay pot for $23.
