KOCHI
Kochi’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Quiet, non-motor backwater cruise from Fort Cochin with a village craft stop for coir weaving and a vegetarian banana-leaf lunch.
Most Popular“Overall a great trip. The motorless boat is a fantastic and very peaceful way to experience the backwaters. The guide is friendly and very knowledgeable about local history and nature. The veg lunch is also very tasty.”
Glide Kerala backwaters from Kochi on a non-motorized punting boat, with Vaikom villages, banana-leaf veg lunch, and tea.
“The Full Day Backwater Village Punting Boat tour with Stanley Wilson Day Tours was, overall, a genuinely wonderful experience, and an unexpectedly thoughtful one. From the outset, small touches set the tone: a complimentary water boRead more”
Cruise-ship pickup in Kochi by tuk-tuk for 3–4 hours, mixing Fort Kochi classics with local working-life stops for $11.
“We had a great experience with Aslam. Picking us up at the cruise terminal (very easy) and taking us to a lot of great spots while explaining local culture. We got to see a lot of the “real” Kochi and understand how history has shaped the city. The trip to the laundry was especially memorable.…”
Cruise-ready tuk-tuk tour through Fort Kochi and Jew Town, with major sites, ticketed entry, and easy pickup from your terminal.
“Although the driver was a pleasant and helpful man we didn't always understand his English. Also he wasn't a guide as we thought, more of a driver who simply told us when this church or mosque were built. All in all a little dissapointing.”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup, key Fort Kochi sights, and flexible stops—plus a few entry fees to watch.
“Samier gave us a very thorough tour of Kochi. He's been driving for 25 years and he was very knowledgeable about the area. Samier was very prompt, waiting at the pier as we departed the cruise ship. He was in contact the day before our arrival to make final meeting arrangements.”
Kochi cruise shore excursion with private tuk-tuk pickup: Fort Kochi nets, churches, synagogue, spice market and more. $15 pp.
“They were fabulous and drove us everywhere. We saw so much, great driving. A must do in Cochin!!!! We saw the fish market, the beach, temples, churches etc.”
Private tuk tuk tour from Kochi cruise terminal with English-speaking drivers. See nets, churches, Mattancherry, synagogues, spice market in 4-5 hours.
“Our driver and guide Joseph was fantastic, he was very friendly and knowledgeable. He has lived his whole life in Kochi, so knew all the back roads and the ‘real’ Kochi to show us We saw a lot and learnt a lot. We would highly recommend this tour”
Glide through Kerala backwaters on a non-mechanized country boat from Fort Cochin, with a village stop and vegetarian lunch included.
“It’s wonderful moving through Kerala’s backwaters with two ageless boatmen and long bamboo poles. Cultural experience and delicious food on banana leaf!”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore excursion from cruise docks, hitting Fort Kochi highlights fast, with photo help and bottled water.
“We booked this for a pickup from Cochin cruise terminal. Originally our cruise was due to depart at 4pm but changed to an earlier 2pm all aboard. Nazeer contacted me via WhatsApp and I managed to reorganise an earlier pickup. Clearing iRead more”
Cruise-day Kochi tuk-tuk tour with port pickup, Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, synagogues, spice market, and flexible pacing.
“The Dutch Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. The every day life of the people. The food that they eat and how they obtain it.”
Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour from cruise ports for $15: guide-led stops, admission tickets, coconut and water, plus photo help.
“Tanzi was amazing. He even organized a cover for my legs before entering the church. He also drove us to a local restaurant to have a beer at the end of the tour.”
Kochi Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup, seeing Chinese fishing nets, churches, Mattancherry Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, and more.
“Fun. Personalized. Helpful. Our driver was really kind, knowledgeable and allowed us to decide what to do and where to go based on his suggestions.”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with port pickup, included entry tickets, and Fort Kochi highlights like fishing nets and churches.
“Kochi was fun and had a great energy. The stops were all visually interesting but due to the guides lack of English there was little communication about what we were seeing. You are assigned a driver so we had no ability to test the English ability prior to starting.”
Cruise-shore Kochi tuk-tuk tour with pickup. Fort Kochi churches, synagogues, spice stops, and photo help for $12 per person.
“Jalish - best took took experience . Happy to meet him! He Helped me to see everything in Cochi including massage, food experience and boat tours.”
Sunrise canoe cruise in Kerala backwaters near Kochi with village life views and a Kerala breakfast. Private tour, small vessel, morning light.
“A great start to the day with beautiful views and insight into local life and people. Our hosts were a joy to spend time with and there was a good balance of engagement but also letting us be in peace as we enjoyed the surroundings. BreaRead more”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
