KOCHI
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 6 most popular shore excursions in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Private Kochi shore excursion from port with a licensed guide, Kochi Castle, Chikurin-ji Treasure Hall, Makino Botanical Garden, Hirome Ichiba.
“Masanari was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable and attentive. We shared our interests, and he organized the tour perfectly, even though some attractions were a bit far apart.”
Private Kerala houseboat cruise from Kochi Port with pickup, banana-leaf lunch, tea and snacks, plus backwaters and Vembanad Lake.
“My husband and I heard about iris holidays from another holiday-maker in our hotel, on her recommendation. She gave us the number of Arun, one of the managers, who was contactable on whatsapp. He was prompt in his replies after we tRead more”
Cruise-port Kochi combo tour with a 2-hour backwaters houseboat ride, lunch onboard, and Fort Kochi sights like the Chinese fishing nets.
“Fabulous trip, well organised and well priced. Very easy to spot coach on quayside in Kochi, no problems what so ever.”
7-hour Mumbai shore excursion with a private guide: Crawford Market, Dhobhi Ghat, dabawallas, local train ride, ISKCON, and Gateway.
“Priced too high for the service offered. We could have done most of the Fort Cochin tour by ourselves. Guide only spent 90 minutes with us during that time. Most of the day was spent driving from one point to another with the driver, who was great.”
Kochi shore tour with an Alleppey houseboat cruise, Kerala buffet lunch, and Fort Kochi Chinese nets, plus port pickup and drop-off.
“Fantastic guides, bus, boat and food! Highly recommend!”
Private Kochi shore tour with a 2-hour harbor motorboat cruise, Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, churches, and Chinese fishing nets.
“We started by meeting our guide Jude, who introduced us to his beautiful country. This gentleman was way more than a guide, he was very informative, new the in's and out's and got us some great deals. We visited the tomb of Vasco De GaRead more”
