Immerse yourself in the multi-ethnic neighborhoods of Mattancherry and Fort Kochi on this engaging walking tour. Discover the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning colonial facades of these vibrant areas.
Immerse yourself in the multi-ethnic neighborhoods of Mattancherry and Fort Kochi on this engaging walking tour. Discover the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning colonial facades of these vibrant areas.
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Dutch Cemetery - Guests will be collected from their hotel in the evening and transported to Mattancherry, where they will meet their guide.
Begin the tour at the Dutch Palace and proceed to Gujarati Street, home to over 700 Gujarati families. - Jew Town - Stroll through Kongini Street, exploring Jew Town with its antique shops and local…
- Dutch Cemetery - Guests will be collected from their hotel in the evening and transported to Mattancherry, where they will meet their guide.
Begin the tour at the Dutch Palace and proceed to Gujarati Street, home to over 700 Gujarati families.
- Jew Town - Stroll through Kongini Street, exploring Jew Town with its antique shops and local markets offering fruits, vegetables, flowers, groceries, and more. During the tour, visit a local family to learn the art of drawing the traditional ‘kolam’ floor design.
- Fort Kochi - Continue into the nearby neighborhood of Fort Kochi, passing colonial-style mansions, St. Francis Church - the oldest European church in India, and historic Portuguese buildings like Vasco House.
After the tour, enjoy dinner (at your own expense) at a local restaurant.
Following dinner, guests will be returned to their hotel.
- Bottled water
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
On this late evening walking tour explore the old part of Kochi - the multi-ethnic Mattancherry and the colonial facades of Fort Kochi. Numerous ethnic communities like Jews, Konkani, Gujarati, Jains and Marathi have been living in Mattancherry for centuries and their synagogues, churches, temples and mosques can be seen all around. Fort Kochi is…
On this late evening walking tour explore the old part of Kochi - the multi-ethnic Mattancherry and the colonial facades of Fort Kochi. Numerous ethnic communities like Jews, Konkani, Gujarati, Jains and Marathi have been living in Mattancherry for centuries and their synagogues, churches, temples and mosques can be seen all around. Fort Kochi is steeped in the history and culture of the Portuguese, Dutch and British who occupied it through the ages.
Highlights
• Multi-cultural ambience of Mattancherry
• Colonial facades of Fort Kochi
• Kolam (floor design) making with a local family
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
