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Kochi city tour a cultural immersion
KOCHI CITY
Explore Dutch, Portuguese, Jewish quarters, Folklore Museum & Kathakali dance.
Rs5000/person onwards
Private car
9 Hours
Guided tour
Melting pot of cultures
Kochi City Tour is a full day culure tour to experience authentic Kerala with its rich cultural heritage. The highlights include the Kerala Folklore museum with a treasure trove of artifacts, a walk in the Jewish quarters with a visit to Paradesi Synagogue, the majestic Dutch Palace of Mattancherry, Chinese fishing nets and an exhilarating performance by Kathakali dancers who tell fascinating stories through their facial expressions and dance movements!.
Kathakali performance
Kathakali is a dance drama which originated in the 17th century. Dancers get a fantastic makeup and then tell a story, often from the epic Ramayana, through their dance. You will get to see the elaborate make up preparation as well as the main performance of the dancers.
Kerala Folklore Museum
Folklore Museum specializes in architecture and ethnography. It is a treasure trove of stone, wood and bronze sculptures, ancient terracotta, Stone Age objects, jewelry, paintings, oil lamps, musical instruments, tribal and folk art, wood works, utensils, masks and traditional art forms etc. The folklore theatre also features traditional art performances.
Jew town & Paradesi Synagogue
We walk to the famous Jew town and explore Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest Synagogue in commonwealth nations. It was built in 1568 by Sephardic Jews , who were exiled from Spain and Portugal and had settled in Kochi to become prosperous traders. The Synagogue will be closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
Mattancherry Palace
. Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. The palace with a Bhagavathi Temple in the central courtyard is built like the typical Kerala style mansion - the Nalukettu - the home of the aristocracy, nobility and upper classes, with four separate wings opening out to a central courtyard.
Santa Cruz Basilica
Santacriz Basilica was built by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. The church has two lofty spires and a remarkably bright, white-washed exterior and a pastel-colored interior. The interiors of the church are mostly Gothic, with the main altar decorated by the famous Italian painter Fra Antonio Moscheni, S.J
Chinese Fishing Nets
A walk to the Chinese Fishing nets is part of the itinerary
Guided Tour
Chennai city tour is a guided tour where a cultural evangelist will provide the cultural context during our visit to temples explaining the meaning and scientific basis of the rituals in practise. Our cultural evangelists unpack authentic India for better comprehension and appreciation of the cultural and heritage of the ancient Indian civilization.
Private Tour
A private tour ensures that we are able to focus all our attention on you and adjust the pace of the tour according to your interests. Pick and drop from your hotel in an airconditioned vehicle is included.
Strenghening local community
Our company is helping the local community by training & employing local guides. This initiative is to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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Pricing chart
4+ persons
Rs5000/person
- Pick & drop
- Travel by Innova
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian lunch
2-3 persons
Rs6000/each
- Pick & drop
- Travel by sedan
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian lunch
Single person
Rs8000/each
- Pick & drop
- Travel by sedan
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian lunch
Trip Itinerary
Experience cultural immersion in the Kochi city tour.
10:00 AM - Hotel pick up
Mattancherry Palace
Kerala Folklore Museum
Jew Town
Paradesi Synagogue
Santa Cruz Basilica
Chinese fishing nets
Kathakali Show
7:00 PM - Hotel drop
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