Kochi Spice Market Tour

Overview

For centuries, Kochi has lured traders worldwide with its legendary spice trade. Walk through Mattancherry’s aromatic spice market, filled with the scent of cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon. Explore bustling warehouses and bazaars while uncovering stories of Kochi’s rich maritime legacy.

• Step inside traditional spice warehouses where pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, and turmeric are sorted and packed for export.
• Interact with local spice traders to learn age-old methods of grading and pricing spices.
• Observe how spices are ground, blended, and packed using both traditional and modern techniques.
• Sample a variety of spices and experience their distinct aromas, textures, and flavors.
• Listen to engaging stories about Kochi’s spice trade and its global connections with Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and British merchants.
• Optionally, visit a boutique specializing in organic and specialty spice blends for curated shopping.