Kochi Heritage Walking Tour : Explore Fort Kochi & Jewish Town

5.0(1)4 hFree cancellationBy Excel India Tours

About this activity

Discover Kochi's fascinating multicultural past on a relaxed guided walking tour through the historic neighbourhoods of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this group experience (1–30 guests) combines history, architecture, local life, and hidden stories that most visitors miss.

Walk through the streets where Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab, Chinese, and Jewish communities shaped one of India's oldest international trading ports.

Your walking tour include:

Fort Kochi Beach

Chinese Fishing Nets

Vasco da Gama Square

St. Francis Church (India's oldest European church)

Santa Cruz Basilica (exterior)

Dutch Cemetery (view from outside)

Bastion Bungalow

David Hall

Princess Street

Burger Street

English Village Green

Cochin Club

Parade Ground

Local spice and handicraft shops

Jew Town

Paradesi Synagogue (outside; interior visit if open and admission ticket purchased)

Mattancherry Palace (outside; interior visit optional if time permits)

What's included

✓Assistance in taking photographs for solo travellers, couples, and families
✓Guided walking tour of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town
✓Professional English-speaking local heritage guide
✓Stories about Kochi's Portuguese, Dutch, British, Jewish, Arab, and Chinese influences
✓Historical and cultural commentary throughout the experience
✓Local insights into Kerala's culture and daily life
✓Recommendations for authentic restaurants, cafés, shopping, and local experiences
✓Time for photographs at major landmarks

Meeting and pickup

Go to the Head Post Office, Risdale Road, Fort Kochi and look for our staff with the sign board " EXCEL INDIA TOURS"

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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