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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour: Explore Top Attractions with Convenience of Cruise Ship Pickup

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Kochi (Cochin)

Experience the convenience of a private tuk-tuk tour in Kochi, with pickup from your cruise ship. Explore top attractions like Fort Kochi Beach, Chinese Fishing Nets, and more at your own pace.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Chinese Fishing Nets - 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 20m or more across. Each structure is at least 10m 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 which is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction. This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Indeed, one interpretation of city name Kochi is
Fort Kochi Beach - Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.
Dutch Cemetery - 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.
Church of Saint Francis - 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 Lisbon.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - 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.
Indo-Portuguese Museum - The Indo-Portuguese Museum is a museum in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.
Maritime Museum Kochi - Museum examining the naval history of India, with warship models, artillery & uniforms on display.
Mattancherry Palace - 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.
Paradesi Synagogue - 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.
Cochin Spice Market - Down-to-earth shop with polished displays & a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk.
Jain Temple - Prominent Jain place of worship, known for its pigeon show & feeding, held every day at noon.
Dhoby Khana Public Laundry - The historical Dhobi Khana public laundry, functioning near Veli Ground at Fort Kochi, is set for modernization. The Vannar community leaders who run the laundry has approached the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) seeking assistance to set up modern facilities to wash and dry clothes.
The laundry service started by the Vannar community from Tamil Nadu during the Dutch period still follows the traditional method of washing clothes by hand, drying them in the open and ironing. Around 45 washermen are employed at the laundry. The latest move by the Vannar Sangham is to lure youngsters in the community to the traditional vocation and thereby to retain it.

What's Included

Variety of poses with our tuk-tuk
Bottled water

Additional Information

See Kochi’s top attractions independently, in your own private tuk-tuk, with this private shore excursion which includes round-trip transfers from the cruise ship dock. You’ll have plenty of flexibility to explore at your leisure, with time to stop at key attractions such as Fort Kochi Beach and its Chinese Fishing Nets, the Dutch Cemetery, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, and Mattancherry Palace, to name a few. Our tuk-tuk driver will be waiting outside the port with your name placard to receive you on time.

Location

Chinese Fishing Nets

Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi-682001 Kerala India

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Mike_b

May 8, 2024

Fun adventure - Guide was excellent Went out of his way to help and show us the sights This was a fun adventure that I would recommend if arriving by cruise ship

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Shannon_r

May 7, 2024

Good day in Cochin - Shina was an excellent tour guide. Saw a lot and stopped at a couple of government sponsored shops plus a spice shop as well. Very good day all in all and would highly recommend his Cochin tour.

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Erin_p

May 4, 2024

Safe, fun, convenient, hospitable &friendly way to see Cochin and see local culture - Great trip to see Cochin when we were only in town for a day from the cruise excursion. Friendly organized and prompt confirmation of booking and waiting for us to get off ship as we went thru India Immigration process. Safe tuk tuk tour brought to local sights as well as helped to organize a trip to professional massage center during the tour. They went past the tour time that was posted due to places we wanted to see and we compensated them for their extra time. On the way back to ship we also stopped for shawarma sandwiches and wanted to bought the guide a sandwich, yet the credit card machine was not working right with our American cards, and the tour guide spotted us the cash (we paid him back). I would take again and recommend to other ans solo travelers. I felt safe with the guide and even tho I was traveling with someone if I was solo I would not hesitate to book with them.

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Rouan_m

May 3, 2024

Fun time - This was a great experience, our driver Shaheer was wonderful. Showed us the local sites and was very caring and eager to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Very enjoyable, thank you.

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Phxtraveler2012

Apr 24, 2024

The real Kochi with a funny local - Riya was an excellent driver and guide. He was funny, accommodating, and honest. He had a list of places to see, but we really wanted to do some specific activities including buying sarees for an upcoming wedding. He patiently waited for us and then, when we were completed, he took us to other sites before returning to pick up the altered clothes. We loved the laundry visit, driving the local streets, and learning about Kochi. Riya provided great info and lent us rupees since we only had USD. We would do the tour again with Riya and the ‘Ferrari’ tuk tuk!