KOCHI
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 9 most popular local guide experiences in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
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 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 Kochi food tour by tuk-tuk with Biju. Tailored veg and non-veg tastings in Mattancherry and Fort Kochi, plus snacks and chai.
“The food tour was really worth it. We visited places we wouldn't have known to go to and ate some of the best food we've had on the trip. Biju is a great host too, very friendly and his genuine enthusiasm really stood out. I would highly recommend going on this tour!”
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..”
A 3-hour heritage walk in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and Jew Town with a local storyteller, spice-trade stops, and daily-life sights.
Fort Kochi cultural tour with a private English guide, hotel pickup, Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, spice market, nets and churches for $49.
“Our driver was prompt for our hotel pickup.”
Private guided Kochi tour by local Shareef with free hotel pickup, Mattancherry sights, spice market, synagogues, churches, and beaches.
“Shareef Assanar, the driver is a dedicated professional who knows his home town very well. His driving was skilled and comfortable. We had a wonderful day sight seeing in Kochi.”
Private Kochi tuk tuk tour with a local driver: Chinese fishing nets, Dutch sights, synagogues and shopping, 4-6 hours from $14.69.
“I had a great trip to Fort Kochi with my 7-year-old son. Our auto driver, Bhaiyya Saiju, gave us a wonderful tour of Fort Kochi, covering all the popular sightseeing spots. Overall, the trip was fantastic. If you’re in Fort Kochi and prefer a tuk-tuk ride, I highly recommend traveling with Saiju Bhaiyya!”
