KOCHI
Kochi’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private tours in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi with hotel pickup. See Fort Kochi, Chinese nets, spice market, Dutch Palace, synagogues, plus beaches.
Most Popular“I've been to Kochi before, but not as a tourist. So this was a very nice change to have someone who knows the city show us around. Asad was our driver and guide. He was excellent!”
Private 4-hour Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup: Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace, spice markets, Chinese nets, and Jewish Town. $17 pp.
“Sudheer was my Driver and he was very knowledgeable and pleasant company. I am solo traveler and I felt very relaxed and comfortable with him. He took me into the laundry and introduced me to the people working there. He was patient and very helpful taking photos for me and explaining everything. I really enjoyed…”
Private half-day tuk tuk tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup, famous landmarks, and flexible guiding.
“The driver Saseendran was prompt and courteous. He showed all the important sights. Good trip over all”
An easy private 8-day Kerala loop from Kochi to Munnar, Periyar, Alleppey backwaters, and Kovalam beach, with AC transfers and breakfast.
“Wonderful trip, we saw so much and everything was perfect .”
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.”
4 days of Kerala with Munnar tea country, an overnight private houseboat, and Fort Kochi culture—driven by air-conditioned car.
“Stepping into Momesh’s car and then unforgettable experiences. Waterfall’s, tea plantation, monkeys, elephants, fabulous hotel and glorious food. Backwater boat trip will stick with us for ever.”
Private 8-day Kerala route from Kochi with Munnar, Periyar wildlife, a deluxe houseboat, Kovalam beach, and Kanyakumari.
“The tour was organized last minutes and I was able to see Kerala in a nice and relaxing way, this was possible thanks to my driver Babu Antony who was always punctual and good at giving me nice tips in the way.”
Private Fort Kochi tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup and fast stops at nets, churches, palaces, synagogue, spice market, and more.
“A must do while in Cochi. Our driver Siraj was excellent. He brought us to places we would never find ourselves and gave lots of information historical and otherwise.”
Private half-day Fort Kochi tuk-tuk with hotel pickup, flexible sights, and classic stops like Chinese Fishing Nets, synagogues, and spice market.
“This was our first time in Kochi and our Tuk Tuk driver Navas from Paradise Tours made our day most memorable. He knew the city well and took us well in time to all the places listed and even beyond that. Took us to one of the best seafoRead more”
5-day private Kerala tour from Kochi with Munnar tea views, Periyar boat wildlife, and an overnight Alleppey houseboat cruise.
“The beauty and greenery of the Munnar area and Wildlife of Thekkady were amazing, and the houseboat experience is so relaxing, with masses of birds of all types”
Private 7-day Kerala tour from Kochi to Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, and Alleppey with culture, wildlife, and an 18-hour houseboat cruise.
“We had s lovely trip which was well planned by The Travel Planners. Our driver's name was Mr Joy. He was very knowledgeable, extremely polite and very punctual.”
Private car tour from Kochi to misty Munnar: 2 nights in a 3-star hotel, tea gardens, Eravikulam Park, plus Cochin sights.
“Eine schöne, grüne Gegend und tolle Landschaft. Teeplantagen. Gewürzgärten.”
Cruise-day Kochi tuk-tuk tour with port pickup, Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, synagogues, spice market, and flexible pacing.
“I am really impressed with the efficiency of the whole process. I was kept informed of the tour at every stage. The ability to contact the tour operator directly was a bonus. The tour was an authentic experience and all the visitors in the group thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Private Kochi to Munnar day trip: hotel pickup, A/C car, waterfalls, spice farm, tea museum, dam views, and photo stops for $80.
“It was very exciting to be brought to so many sights en route to our stay in Munnar. The driver was very responsive to our needs.”
Private Kerala backwaters houseboat day cruise from Kochi with A/C transfers and South Indian lunch, coconut water, and attentive crew in Alleppey.
“An excellent day tour with a wonderful peaceful lake cruis and plenty of delicious freshly cooked food provided at lunchtime. The option of stopping to “pick your fish” at a very high extra cost is certainly not one that you will need. Otherwise very highly recommended.”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
