Heritage Walk in Fort Kochi
Architecture · Kochi · 1.5 hours
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Overview
Fort Kochi isn’t just a town, it’s a meeting point of world - Portuguese sailors, Dutch traders, British officers, Jewish merchants, Arab spice dealers, and Indian artisans all left their mark here. This guided walk is less of a tour and more of a journey - one where every corner holds a story, every wall whispers history, and every street reveals Kochi’s spirit of cultural mingling.
- Begin at the iconic Cheena Vala, giant nets that reflect Kochi’s ancient trade with China.
- Visit India’s oldest European church, once the resting place of Vasco da Gama.
- Take a breezy coastal walk lined with colonial bungalows and warehouses.
- Explore the 500-year-old Portuguese-era church with striking Gothic architecture.
- Stroll through charming streets of Old Dutch.
- Get to know about the tales of spice merchants, battles, and Kochi’s multicultural past.
Hosted in English, Malayalam
Meeting point
What is included
Guided heritage walk with a local storyteller
Entry fees to heritage sites (if applicable)
Bottled water
What is not included
Transfers
Meals and refreshments
Purchases at local shops/cafés
Anything not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’
Good to know
- Transfers can be arranged on request
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour covers cobbled streets and uneven paths
- Dress for the weather cottons in summer, airy fabrics in monsoon, light jacket in winter
- Carry a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the tropical sun
- Be mindful of waste, use bins provided and avoid littering in public spaces
- Hindi, French, German, Spanish speaking guides available on request
₹3,000/ guest
Free cancellation
