KOCHI · KERALA
Kochi’s best days out.
The 13 most popular jewish heritage & mattancherry tours in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry on foot in 3 hours. See Chinese nets, churches, the Dutch cemetery, Jew Town, and spice markets with a local guide.
Most Popular“Very nice tour of Kochi to get the lay of the land. A must do! Our guide Bijus was very informative.”
Door-to-door Jewish Heritage tour of Kochi with synagogues, cemetery, Jewish-Christian Ancestry Tower, and Fort Cochin walk.
“This was a fantastic tour. We went to see Jewish synagogues and (now mostly abandoned) Jewish settlements in Kochi and also in the towns and countryside outside of Kochi - places I never would have known to go to on my own. Most weRead more”
Tuk tuk tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with Ajee: Chinese Fishing Nets, churches, synagogue and markets, 3–4 hours, $10.
“We had a great morning with Ajee in Old Cochin whizzing around Old Cochin. He picked us up dead on time at our hotel (trip had been arranged a few weeks ago back in UK via Tripadviser) and he was the perfect guide to show you around. Read more”
2.5-hour guided heritage walk through Kochi: St. George Church, spice market, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town antiques, Paradesi Synagogue.
“My guide Satish was very knowledgeable about Kochi's history, and neighborhoods and multicultural milieu. He took me to a lot of interesting places off the beaten path even. He even took me to a nice restaurant and waited patiently whilst I had delicious fish entree since I had not had my lunch and was very…”
3-hour private walk in Fort Kochi and Mattanchery: Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese churches, Dutch palace murals, synagogue and spice streets.
“Great introduction to Fort Kochi. Well organised, knowledgeable and friendly guide”
Walk Kochi’s Jew Town with a live guide: churches, Mattancherry Palace, cemetery, synagogue, and time to shop spices and crafts.
“The tour is fun, relaxing, informative, and charming with excellent historical and local cultural sites to experience, savour and remember. The Dutch palace and Jew town transport you to another time and world. Their beauty will stay with you. Do not forget to get a letter stamped at post office. A remarkable part was having…”
Walk Mattancherry with Johann on a 2–3 hour heritage route with free temple stops and a tea/coffee tasting.
“Our tour was the 4pm -7pm food tour and it was a highlight of our trip. Johan was extremely knowledgeable and personable and the tour took us to places we just wouldn't have experienced by ourselves. We saw spices being groundRead more”
A 4-hour Fort Kochi and Mattancherry shore tour with Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Paradesi Synagogue.
“Great overview of Kochi! The tour guide (Jude) was very knowledgeable, spoke great English, and was very friendly. Highly enjoyed this experience, would recommend this tour!”
A 3-hour private walk through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry: Chinese fishing nets, churches, Jew Town, Paradesi Synagogue, and the Dutch Palace.
“Rajiv our guide was amazing! We had a great time learning about Fort Kochi and the rich history. He knew so much about architecture and flora and fauna. He joyously shared his city. He was even very patient and flexible when we needed a break from the heat and the tour! Take this tour! It…”
2-hour Jew Town walk in Kochi with a guide, secret lanes, Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue and Gan Shalom cemetery for $12.47
“Kind and accomodating guide however the retail punting in the tourist markets and perfumeries really puts a damper on what could be a very interesting and intimate experience of a unique Indian Jewish quarter experience. Room for improvement.”
Private guided Kochi tour from Fort Kochi to Mattancherry with local pickup, Dutch palace, Jew Town, spice market, temples, and fishing nets.
“Wow! Amazing guy and a fantastic service. Thanks so much....you were totally on time, responsive, informative and the kids loved every minute. Can’t wait to use your services again.”
Private 6-hour Jewish synagogue tour in Kochi with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and guided visits to 3-4 sites including Paradesi.
“For Jewish travelers particularly, very informative and moving to consider how things have changed and how we are all the same!”
A 2.5-hour Kochi food walk through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, tasting sweets, snacks, seafood, and spicy drinks.
“It was fantastic tour! Sunil Hussain was a fantastic tour guide. So many good foods, so many good places to see. When finished when I couldn’t possibly eat anything else. Was an overall amazing tour! 10/10”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
