Cochin Heritage Tour: Private Guided Journey Through Fort Cochin & Mattancherry's Rich History
4.5
4 Ratings
Kochi
Explore the rich history and heritage of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry on a private guided tour. Discover the Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish influences that shape the city and end your journey with a visit to the iconic Chinese fishing nets.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fort Kochi - You will be welcomed by Globes Travel representative & your private guide at the pier & will be taken to Old Cochin for Cochin Heritage tour. Your tour comprises of visit to the Dutch Palace (closed on Friday). It was built by the Portuguese, and presented to the Raja of Cochin in 1555. Though built by the Portuguese, it is popularly known as the ‘Dutch Palace’, as the Dutch renovated it during their brief reign here. The glory of the Palace lies in the murals which are in the traditions of Hindu Temple Art. You will continue with a visit to the Jewish synagogue (closed on Friday noon & Saturday). Built in 1568 A.D, it includes The Great Scrolls of Old Testament and a number of copper plates inscribed in the Hebrew Script, and are still preserved in the Synagogue. Dutch cemetery which was constructed in the year 1724 and considered as one of the oldest cemeteries in India. Indo-Portuguese museum located in the garden of Bishopâs house is the best place to gain insights into the Portuguese culture and Indiaâs first Catholic communityThe next stop on your tour will be a visit to St Francis Church. Built by the Portuguese in 1510 A.D, it is believed to be the oldest European Church built in India. Vasco-da-Gama was buried here, and fourteen years later, his mortal remains were taken to Portugal. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica was constructed by the Portuguese during the year 1505 and is one among the two churches which the Dutch refrained to demolish. The current structure of the church as we see it today was renovated by the British in the year 1887. You will have the opportunity to also see the Chinese fishing nets at the entrance to the harbor, and the mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen in Fort Kochi. At the end of your tour you will be returned to the port.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All activities
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips to guide and driver
Additional Information
Embark on a private escorted journey through the intertwined historic municipalities of Fort Cochin & Mattancherry. Witness the vibrant chronicles and cultural heritage of Kochi, highlighting the diverse amalgamation of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish impacts that render the metropolis distinctive. The tour will reach its culmination with the emblematic Chinese fishing nets.
Location
Cochin Port Authority
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Johnalias
Feb 9, 2023
Good Experience - Excellent Support and well managed staffs with high quality vehicles
I suggest globes travel in future also
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Sunny143choudhary
Jan 30, 2020
Palaces and synagogues are worth a watch - Firstly thanks globes for such great service I was really happy on my trip it was very efficient and I saw a lot of heritage sites likes jewish synagogue and dutch palace and they were all really beautiful
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Lainiebelle28
Mar 8, 2019
Local flavors and not just tourist highlights - This was my first visit to India and the Cochin region, and Rajesh was wonderful in the arrangement he made for our group. The transportation was comfortable, and the guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We were fortunate to take other excursions through Globes Travel during our visit, and we were very pleased with each one. It gave us an opportunity to see the area, but also experience local culture and not just main “tourist attractions.” I would highly recommend Rajesh and his agency to travelers.
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Nishant_159
Jul 3, 2023
Mouth-watering food and enriching experience. - It was a wonderful and overall exciting experience. It was my first visit to Kerala and the enriching and soothing emotion the trip felt in my can not be described in literal words. The guide and the staff were very friendly and always ready to assist me no matter what. The food was flavorful, mouth-watering, and delicious. We did little shopping and learned a lot about the historical importance of Cochin Heritage. I would like to thank our support mechanism in Cochin and this Heritage tour The Gloves travel to make it.
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