Heritage Walk in Fort Kochi

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.