KOCHI
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The 10 most popular walking tours in Kochi and across coastal Kerala. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage walk with a local guide: Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, synagogues, spice market. 3 hrs.
“Seeing the Jewish synagogue Catholic church next door and the Hindu Temple in the neighbourhood with the clocktower signifying how the Hindus Catholic and Hews lived amicably together once upon a time.”
A 3-hour guided walk through Fort Kochi’s cultures and landmarks, with bottled water and a local lunch included for about $34.
“La diversité des choses découvertes est impressionnante : 3 styles architecturaux correspondant aux époques portugaises, hollandaise et britannique, mixité des cultes chrétien, musulman et juif, variété et majesté des arbres, et bien sur convivialité du bord de mer et des filets chinois”
2-hour Kochi street food walk with local guide: more than six tastings, Kerala sweets stops, and chai in a clay pot for $23.
“What a fabulous evening in an old neighborhood in Kochi. Our guide Shameer was born and raised in the neighborhood and it made for an extra special night. The food was wonderful and the interaction with the people in this small and intimate setting was superb. No better way to experience India”
A 2-hour guided Alleppey street food walk with local snacks, sweets, and filter coffee, ending near Alappuzha Lighthouse.
“This is a great experience as an introduction to the foods of Kerala. There is some room for curation if you are wanting a deeper understanding and history of dishes and flavor, but you certainly will be fed! A little pricey but we had a fun time tRead more”
2.5-hour guided Jew Town heritage walk in Kochi: spice market, Dutch Palace murals, antiques lanes, St George Church, Paradesi Synagogue.
“Satish was excellent and patient as a walk leader and knowledgeable about the route he takes. He made us comfortable, allowed us to ask questions and take photographs. He also went above and beyond and arranged other tours for us, along with cars and hotel contacts, during our stay in Kochi. It was a most…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Kochi’s Jewish quarter, from Koonan Kurish Church and Mattancherry Palace to synagogue, cemetery, and markets.
“I had an amazing experience with Satish who guided the Jewish quarter of Kochi, he is full of knowledge and goes the extra mile to make sure everyone sees what they are interested in. He made my stay in Kochi be full of meaning and history and I highly recommend him!!!”
A 3-hour heritage walk in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and Jew Town with a local storyteller, spice-trade stops, and daily-life sights.
“Biju was an excellent choice! Don't get fooled by the abscence of reviews, he's being doing tours in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry for 10 years, he just joined this platform! He's an appasionate local, he loves his neighboorhood so much that you can feel it in his stories! Absolutely recommended, you will enjoy!”
Fort Kochi heritage walk with Portuguese and Dutch landmarks, St Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, and the seaside promenade in 2 hours.
“Amazing tour if you’re in Kochi. Tour guide is very knowledgable and accommodating. The tour was such a pleasant way to explore the area. I highly recommend.”
2-hour Alappuzha heritage walk: museum curiosities, Latin cathedral, old lighthouse, and a sea-bridge beach finish with a local guide.
“We had a great tour guide but we felt the trip was not well designed by the company. The first hour is spent at a museum that has a lot of things not related to Kerala. The second hour was supposed to be three churches and the beaRead more”
A 2-hour guided walk through Kochi’s spice lanes, Kerala Folklore Museum, and Jew Town. Shop smart with a $14 local guide.
“What an incredible experience! We felt honored to get an inside of people’s daily live here and to get information about nature, culture and much more from the best and friendliest tourguide we could have imagined. Big recommendation!”
