A private guided tour in kochi with a local guide and hotel up !
Overview
During this tour you will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi like Chinese fishing nets, Vasco de gama church, dutch cemetry and after towards the Dutch palace, a museum under ASI and walk towards famous Jewish synagogue. Also some real life of people working in spice warehouses, washing areas, womens co-operatives etc.
Inclusions
- Local Guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tuk Tuk(Auto Rickshaw) Experience !
- Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue
- Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Francis
- Entry/Admission - Mattancherry Palace
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Also called Vasco da gama
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Traditional fishing nets
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Parade & KB Jacob Road Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Roman Catholic church 1505
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dutch Cemetery Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Made in 1724
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Also called Mahatma Gandhi beach
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Silks & Crafts Museum, Jawahar Rd Pandikudy, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Shopping , Only if interested
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
Dutch palace < Archeology Monument
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
Jewish quarters where jewish community still excists
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India
Made in 1568
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cochin Spice Market, Kochi (Cochin) India
Local spice shops
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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My friend and I had only a couple of hours and wanted to see some sights in Fort Kochi. We contacted Biju's tours and were pleasantly surprised that the company was able to arrange a custom tour for us (focusing on the Matancherry area). We were surprised that Biju, the owner, was the guide himse...
My friend and I had only a couple of hours and wanted to see some sights in Fort Kochi. We contacted Biju's tours and were pleasantly surprised that the company was able to arrange a custom tour for us (focusing on the Matancherry area). We were surprised that Biju, the owner, was the guide himself! Biju was very friendly, really knowledgeable about the area and spoke really good English, despite as he stated, not having learned much English in school. We visited the Jewish area, the synagogue, the Dutch Palace, and the spice market. So colorful and so much history of so many cultures peacefully co-existing! Thanks Biju. We highly recommend this tour.We just finish our tour with Biju and can confirm that all the good reviews were true. Biju is a very pleasant person who is very genuine. He provides detailed commentary as you tour the back street and key historic sites. No stopping at friends shops or restaurants so you don’t have to worry abo...
We just finish our tour with Biju and can confirm that all the good reviews were true. Biju is a very pleasant person who is very genuine. He provides detailed commentary as you tour the back street and key historic sites. No stopping at friends shops or restaurants so you don’t have to worry about being forced to spend time at some random shop. Biju is also happy to take you sight seeing for as long or as short as you like, you can change your itinerary as you see fit or just never leave your Tuk Tuk if you want (but you should). Good onya Biju and all the best!歴史的な観光スポットでは、分かりやすく、興味深い説明をしてくれたかと思うと、地元の人たちの暮らしの一端も見せてくれて、通り一遍の観光ツアーに収まらない多彩な内容でした。 ツアーに行ったのは新年の日でしたが、移動の間には、前日の大晦日のパーティーの様子などを動画で見せてくれたりして、決して私たちを飽きさせませんでした。 地元出身の彼ならではの工夫とサービス精神に満ち溢れており、旅行をとても楽しく、思い出深いものにしてくれました。 彼のツアーに出会えて幸運だったと思います。
歴史的な観光スポットでは、分かりやすく、興味深い説明をしてくれたかと思うと、地元の人たちの暮らしの一端も見せてくれて、通り一遍の観光ツアーに収まらない多彩な内容でした。 ツアーに行ったのは新年の日でしたが、移動の間には、前日の大晦日のパーティーの様子などを動画で見せてくれたりして、決して私たちを飽きさせませんでした。 地元出身の彼ならではの工夫とサービス精神に満ち溢れており、旅行をとても楽しく、思い出深いものにしてくれました。 彼のツアーに出会えて幸運だったと思います。We did a combination walking and tuk tuk tour with Biju which was fantastic. He has a brilliant knowledge of the history and culture of the area as well as an obvious passion to share this with visitors. Great price and very easy to organise with him as well, would definitely recommend.
We did a combination walking and tuk tuk tour with Biju which was fantastic. He has a brilliant knowledge of the history and culture of the area as well as an obvious passion to share this with visitors. Great price and very easy to organise with him as well, would definitely recommend.Biju was amazing and took us to very unique places we would not have seen otherwise. He also showed local shops that were priced very well and informative. We had young kids with us so he was very accommodating as well.
Biju was amazing and took us to very unique places we would not have seen otherwise. He also showed local shops that were priced very well and informative. We had young kids with us so he was very accommodating as well.Biju's Tours (by Biju) in Kochi was a hugely surprising experience. Having just a few hours to spare while we waited for the flight we decided to check out what "fort" kochi had to offer. Fortunately finding some slot with the highest rated tour guide in Kochi. He didnt disappoint. A true Kochi...
Biju's Tours (by Biju) in Kochi was a hugely surprising experience. Having just a few hours to spare while we waited for the flight we decided to check out what "fort" kochi had to offer. Fortunately finding some slot with the highest rated tour guide in Kochi. He didnt disappoint. A true Kochi boy who oozes love for the city. He knows all the routes, all the stories, seemingly every auto guy. He took us through some of the coolest neighborhoods with some of the illustrious spots in kochi while also casually name dropping and spitting out an engaging history lesson without us not even feeling like we are getting educated. Equipped with a quick wit, earnest attitude and a bouncless energy he made the tour seem like it was without effort. The tour was carefully thought out while also giving us options to choose to make changes to the route. He made this brief tour so extensive that we felt compelled to come back for another one just to hang out with this guy. Highly recommended and we wish him the best of luck on his endeavours.