Cochin City Tour with Harbour cruise

Cochin City Tour with Harbour cruise

Cochin has a lot to offer to visitors – whether it’s sightseeing, shopping, cultural performances, or just walking through the quaint streets and bazaars to enjoy the unique vibe of this port city.

Sightseeing Tours in Cochin: Muziris Heritage offers personalized tours by car for independent travellers, bus tours for larger groups, and walking tours for small groups of 2-6 people  Come with us, and discover a city where Dutch, Portuguese, British and Jewish influences mingle with local flavours, to produce a uniquely fascinating experience.

Day trips around Cochin: Cochin makes a very good base from which to explore surrounding areas. We offer several day trips that showcase Kerala’s natural beauty, culture, cuisine and ways of life. You can cruise through the beautiful backwaters of Allepey, learn how to cook a traditional Kerala meal, explore the Jewish heritage sites on the Malabar Coast.

Tour Description: This walking tour gives you a glimpse into Cochin’s rich history and heritage, showcasing the mixed Dutch, Portuguese, British and Jewish influences that make the city unique. During the tour, we will visit the old quarter of Fort Kochi, exploring the quaint streets of this city on foot. We will also visit Fort Kochi’s seaside promenade, and get a glimpse of daily life in Kochi.

Description Of Cochin City Tour

The walk lasts 2 hours and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. If you have mobility problems and require special assistance (wheelchairs), please let us know.

Meeting Point: Hotel or cruise Terminal

Coverage: Before the walk commences, your guide will provide an introduction to the history of Cochin and the events that have shaped it. You will also be given notes / handouts for the tour.

Your walk route will include the following:

• St Francis Church (India’s oldest European Church) built by the Portuguese Franciscan Friars.
• The Chinese Fishing nets that Cochin is famous for
• The Nehru Children’s Park area and the interesting houses that ring the park (Koder House, Tower House, Old Harbour Hotel)
• Fort Immanuel (the bastion of the Portuguese)
• The Dutch Cemetery, which is now managed by the Church of South India
• A brief walk past the seaside beach
• Bishop’s House Road, with its beautiful old-style homes
• The Union Club Building
• Santa Cruz Basilica

The walk ends with tea/coffee at a local café (Kaashi resturant) on Princess Street or Cruise terminal