India · KOCHI AND FORT KOCHI TOURS
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Fort Kochi is walkable in an afternoon: the Chinese fishing nets on the point, the Portuguese church, the synagogue and spice warehouses of Jew Town, and a Kathakali stage where the show starts with the make-up. Below are the 15 best Kochi tours, which use a tuk-tuk and which stay on foot, whether cruise-ship pickup is offered, how long each runs and what it costs.
Private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup, a local guide, key sights, included tickets, and flexible pacing.
“Can’t beat a Tuk Tuk in Indian traffic Great fun , very informative …. Our Guide on the day was great.”
Cruise Kerala backwaters on a quiet non-mechanized boat, visit coconut and coir craft, then enjoy a hearty vegetarian banana-leaf lunch.
“Absolutely amazing tour. Arathy was the best. Such a peaceful afternoon cruising the backwaters.”
Private 4-hour Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry landmarks, spice markets, and Jewish Town, $17.
“My guide Thouseef was excellent, friendly, informative and patient. He took me to all the important places including a stop for ginger/lime soda and picked up a delicious biriyani.”
Private half-day tuk tuk in Kochi’s Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup and mobile tickets, seeing nets, synagogues, and palaces.
“Our driver/guide was so nice. Did both things very well. He was flexible in what we wanted to see and do. It was a great into into Kochi and Fort Kochi. Take the tuktuk! It's fun.”
Private tuk-tuk with pickup through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, tickets included at key stops, flexible 3 to 4 hour loop.
“Wonderful city tour! Such a convenient way to see all the sites. Really enjoyed, very interesting and informative. Lasts about 3.5 hours.”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with pickup, a flexible private route, and hands-on stops from fishing nets to churches and synagogues.
“Navas met us at the cruise terminal. He was easy to find. He asked what we'd like to do and see and was very helpful. He listened to our wishes. We had a smashing tour with. He went above and beyond an even stopped at a florist store to finRead more”
Cruise-ship friendly tuk-tuk tour through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, with major sights, included tickets, and flexible timing.
“Picked us up right on time and showed us everything we could want. Spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. Overall a very good experience, great value and highly recommended”
Private tuk-tuk Kochi shore tour from cruise pickup, Fort Kochi sights, churches, palace, synagogue, spice market, and photo stops.
“We paid for things that were not included such as water and entry to the Dutch Palace. It seemed to be a blatant money grab, just taking us to stores where he got kickbacks for taking us there. Only a couple of highlights, we would steer well clear next time.”
A private 3 to 4 hour Kochi tuk-tuk loop through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, with stops at nets, churches, museums, and synagogues.
“We had an absolutely brilliant tuk tuk tour in Fort Kochi. Our guide was not only knowledgeable and friendly, but also an excellent photographer who captured some fantastic moments for us along the way. He explained the history, culture, aRead more”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour from cruise ships, visiting Fort Kochi, Chinese nets, churches, synagogues, spice market, and more.
“I booked the tour for my family of 6. I was able to communicate with tour company via WhatsApp as early as October. I find that really helpful. As soon as we cleared the customs, they were right there waiting for us with 3 tuk tuks. Tour guides were friendly and accommodating.”
Private tuk tuk tour in Kochi with cruise pickup, Fort Kochi icons, churches and synagogues, plus spice market shopping, for $11.99.
“Very good tour. Our Tuk tuk is clean and quite comfortable. They have a compartment at the back of tuk tuk to store our belongings to keep them safe. Our guide, Joself Koshy, took us to a local fishing pond and even show us his house to meet his beautiful wife! Very nice of him.”
Private tuk-tuk ride through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with flexible timing, pickup, coffee/tea, and iconic Chinese Fishing Nets views for about 3 to 4 hours.
“Amazing experience! Best driver and very helpful with local knowledge of Kochi. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kochi to use Zakki’s service. 5 stars!!”
Private Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, bottled water, and photo help. See nets, churches, synagogue, palace, temples.
“I was picked up by Nazeer, my driver & TukTuk driver, from my hotel. Via TukTuk (which was a lot of fun!), Nazeer drove me around many of the sites of interest in the historic district of Fort Cochin. He explained the basic facts, answered queRead more”
Private tuk tuk in Fort Kochi with hotel pickup and a tight 3 to 4 hour route, covering top sights like fishing nets, palaces, and churches.
“We had a brilliant trip. Our driver showed us all of the best sites and was so knowledgeable and friendly.”
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage walk with a local guide, Chinese fishing nets, St Francis, Dutch Palace, and Paradesi Synagogue.
“Brilliant tour with Biju - he’s very well informed and fun and I wouldn’t have seen or had access to some of the places we went to without him. Thoroughly recommend!”
