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“Great calming tour of the backwaters in a none touristy area! hosts are so nice!”
Glide Kerala backwaters from Kochi on a non-motorized punting boat, with Vaikom villages, banana-leaf veg lunch, and tea.
“Really great experience with Meera. She was very detailed with her explanation and really taught us alot about life in the kerela backwaters”
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.
“Picked us up right on time and showed us everything we could want. Spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. Overall a very good experience, great value and highly recommended”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup, key Fort Kochi sights, and flexible stops—plus a few entry fees to watch.
“We paid for things that were not included such as water and entry to the Dutch Palace. It seemed to be a blatant money grab, just taking us to stores where he got kickbacks for taking us there. Only a couple of highlights, we would steer well clear next time.”
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.
“Okay experience overall. I wish the tour guide spoke more proactively about the history, botany, culture of Kerala, etc. I would say 80-85% of the 3 hour boat ride was in silence, and she would provide details if we asked questions first. The only time she spoke at length was when we stopped by the…”
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 tour is advertised as having English speaking guides. The guide had very basic English so we didn't find out a lot. We had no idea of an itinerary from the guide. We visited far too many shops where there was pressure to buy.”
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.
“Noah was an amazing tour guide / tuk-tuk driver. He was very friendly and knowledgable around all the destinations and places we visited. He tailored the route and made specific stops at my request! The tuk-tuk was very nice inside and higRead more”
Sunrise canoe cruise in Kerala backwaters near Kochi with village life views and a Kerala breakfast. Private tour, small vessel, morning light.
“It became a very important India in me. We had the best chai of our lives and were treated to the freshest palm wine ever. I was also surprised by the art of making strings out of coconut fiber. The food after the cruise was also very good! Read moreAuto-translated”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
