KOCHI
Kochi’s best days out.
The 6 most popular shore excursions in Kochi. The pick of what travellers actually book, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Private Kochi full-day shore tour from the port: Kochi Castle, Chikurin-ji, Hirome Ichiba, and Makino Garden with pickup.
Most Popular“I had an excellent experience here. The atmosphere was great, everything was clean and well maintained, and the staff were friendly. I visited with friends and we had a wonderful time. Would definitely come again!”
Private houseboat day trip from Kochi Port: pickup, 5-hour cruise through Kerala backwaters, banana-leaf lunch, tea, snacks.
“My husband and I heard about iris holidays from another holiday-maker in our hotel, on her recommendation. She gave us the number of Arun, one of the managers, who was contactable on whatsapp. He was prompt in his replies after we tRead more”
Kochi to Fort Kochi plus a traditional houseboat cruise with lunch, guide commentary, and Chinese fishing nets for a smooth port day.
“Fabulous trip, well organised and well priced. Very easy to spot coach on quayside in Kochi, no problems what so ever.”
A 7-hour small-group Mumbai shore excursion with a private guide, Crawford Market smells, Dhobhi Ghat photos, and a local train ride.
“Priced too high for the service offered. We could have done most of the Fort Cochin tour by ourselves. Guide only spent 90 minutes with us during that time. Most of the day was spent driving from one point to another with the driver, who was great.”
Seven-hour Kochi excursion: houseboat backwater ride from Alleppey, Fort Kochi Chinese nets, port pickup, and buffet lunch included.
“An enjoyable day and very worthwhile. It’s a two hour coach ride from the Port with a real challenge for the driver due to huge ongoing roadworks. The guides were informative during the drive and gave useful information about the area and past history. However at the BoRead more”
Private Kochi shore tour with a harbor motorboat cruise, Paradesi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, churches, and Chinese fishing nets.
“My guide (I have no chance of spelling his name correctly) was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about his local history and culture. His English is good, surprisingly he first started learning English from listening to cricket commentators whilst watching it as a child.”
From the Fort Kochi lanes to the backwaters and the tea hills, every way in.
