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“Great knowledged and local guide - the tour was very informative and informative. We can definitely recommend to joining the tour.”
Door-to-door Jewish Heritage tour of Kochi with synagogues, cemetery, Jewish-Christian Ancestry Tower, and Fort Cochin walk.
“Priyanka was super. Articulate, knowledgeable and friendly. Went out of his way to make sure that we had a great experience. Highly recommend his services”
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.
“Sajiee was an incredible guide, extremely knowledgeable and really made me and my husband appreciate the heritage walk far more than we expected, would 100% recommend!”
3-hour private walk in Fort Kochi and Mattanchery: Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese churches, Dutch palace murals, synagogue and spice streets.
“A wonderfully immersive walking tour through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry — rich in history, culture, and vibrant local life. My guide, Shaji, was knowledgeable, engaging, and added a personal touch to every story and stop. A perfect way to experience the soul of Kochi — 5/5!”
Walk Kochi’s Jew Town with a live guide: churches, Mattancherry Palace, cemetery, synagogue, and time to shop spices and crafts.
“I was disappointed. When I leaned about the Jewish heritage in Kochi, I was excited to learn more. The tour was two hours and the first hour was at the Dutch Palace learning more about Kochi, than the Jewish migration. We then went to the Synagogue and the guide had very little knowledge on the…”
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
“Even though I grew up in Kochi, I only had a vague idea of the history of Fort Kochi. Decided to make use of this trip back home to expose my not so little one to our interesting and diverse history. Satheeshan was well versed in the local historRead more”
Private guided Kochi tour from Fort Kochi to Mattancherry with local pickup, Dutch palace, Jew Town, spice market, temples, and fishing nets.
“Shareef Assanar, the driver is a dedicated professional who knows his home town very well. His driving was skilled and comfortable. We had a wonderful day sight seeing in Kochi.”
Private 6-hour Jewish synagogue tour in Kochi with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and guided visits to 3-4 sites including Paradesi.
“Loved every moment. Jude was excellent, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend our time with. Highly recommend. Thank you”
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.
