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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience your private taxi sightseeing tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up from the cruise ship and timely Drop off to the cruise terminal. Explore the historical monuments and learn more about Kochi's rich history from your Driver/Local Expert. Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. Kochi was the center of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. Because of its rich spice history, Kochi was a major attraction for foreign traders.
During this tour, you will travel in a taxi to explore Kochi's most important landmarks like Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church, the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, the Jain temple and more. And also some local places like Dhobhi Khana(Local Washing area), Ginger ware house(packing/drying of spices), and womens cooperatives spice markets, (spice making/ candle making, inscents making etc) to experience the life of local people.
This tour includes monument entrance fees.
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
Cochin Port, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682003, India
Chinese Fishing Nets, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated lift nets". Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. 15 minutes
Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state. 15 minutes
Dutch Cemetery, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India The Dutch cemetery is among the visited sites in Fort Kochi, famous for its imperial inhabitants during the olden days who left their homelands centuries ago to propagate and expand their own empire. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India and it contains some interesting stories around it. 10 minutes
Church of Saint Francis, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbo 20 minutes
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round. 20 minutes
Indo-Portuguese Museum, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India The Indo-Portuguese Museum is a museum in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.
15 minutes
Maritime Museum Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India Museum examining the naval history of India, with warship models, artillery & uniforms on display. 15 minutes
Mattancherry Palace, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site. 20 minutes
Paradesi Synagogue, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. 20 minutes
Cochin Spice Market, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India Down-to-earth shop with polished displays & a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk. 10 minutes
Jain Temple, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India Prominent Jain place of worship, known for its pigeon show & feeding, held every day at noon. 15 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
brazilian2005
14 Nov 2024
Our taxi driver Mr.Rasheed was Excellent! He gave as a great tour! No rush, let us stay as much as we want and also organized Ayurveda massages.
Highly recommended !
G4729LEjm
14 Oct 2024
Great and lovely experience. We truly enjoyed our tour with Thansir. His car was modern, clean and comfortable. What a nostalgic and special place. The tour really exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend Thansir.
R8054CMpriyankap
25 Sep 2024
The ride was good. Mr. James was kind and helpful. I appreciate highly his work. His knowledge of this area along with history of Willingdon island is commendable.
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CSTDA KOCHI TAXI TOURS
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