WALKING TOUR OF FORTKOCHI & LOCAL FERRY EXPERIENCE

Fort Cochin is marked for one of the earliest establishments of foreign trade in Kerala. The heritage walk is an awesome 1.5 km on foot, which takes us back to the 1500’s when the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English was busy trading the wealth. The island provided them a very wonderful place to trade and refresh. The heritage walk meets us at different monuments which reminds us of these historical landmarks. 

We will also visit Fort Kochi’s seaside promenade, and get a glimpse of daily life in Kochi. 

The walk lasts 2 hours and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Cochin is the colonial name of Kochi. A major port city by the Arabian Sea on the southern part of India’s west coast. Kochi has been important spice trading center on the west coast of India, connecting the mainland to the rest of the world. The Jewish, Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese all impacted the history and development of Cochin. 

Duration : 3 Hours ( Twice daily )

Start Time : 1st Tour - 9 am to 12 pm & 2nd Tour - 3 pm to 6 pm

Meeting Point : Santa cruz Basilica , Fortkochi

Itinerary :

St Francis Church (India’s oldest European Church) , The Chinese Fishing nets that Cochin's famous for fishing , Fort Immanuel (the bastion of the Portuguese), The Dutch Cemetery,  A brief walk past the seaside beach , Princess street and Burger street, Local ferry boat.

Included:

Local ferry boat ticket, English-speaking Guide with cell phone,  Bottle water, Tea at Local cafe, all taxes

Excluded :

Transport, Tips & Personal expenses