3시간
시작 24시간 전까지 무료 취소
영어 가이드
즉시 확정

하이라이트

Fort Kochi walking tour helps you experience the influence of multiple cultures, including Dutch, Portuguese, British, Chinese, and Jewish. This guided walk starts at the Chinese fishing nets and covers Santa cruz basilica, St Francis church, Dutch cemetery, Fort Kochi beach and colourful spice markets.

포함 사항

포함되는 것

Entrance fee
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide

포함되지 않는 것

Snacks

일정

Chinese fishing nets, known locally as Cheena vala, are a distinctive feature of Kochi, Kerala, and serve as a symbol of the region's rich cultural heritage. These nets were introduced by Chinese traders during the 14th century, specifically attributed to the explorer Zheng He, and have since become iconic landmarks in Fort Kochi These iconic nets are a symbol of Fort Kochi and offer a glimpse into traditional fishing practices.
30분
The history of Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica begins with the arrival of Portuguese missionaries along with the second Portuguese fleet under Pedro Álvares Cabral on 24 December 1500. It is a historic Roman Catholic church and is one of the eight Basilicas in India.
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The church’s history dates back to 1503. It owes its origin to the Portuguese Franciscan Friars, who reached Kochi along with Pedro Alvarez Cabral. The church, made of wood and mud, was situated in the middle of the fort that had been constructed by the Portuguese with the permission of the erstwhile Cochin Raja and it was dedicated to St Bartholomew
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The Dutch Cemetery was established in 1724 and has 104 epitaphs and tombs, meticulously crafted from granite and red laterite. Each tombstone bears witness to the lives of Dutch and British nationals who once called Fort Kochi home. Inscriptions in ancient Dutch script offer a glimpse into the past.
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Fort Kochi beach is a picturesque waterfront renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural beauty, with golden sands stretching along the shoreline and the serene waters of the Arabian Sea.
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Kochi has been an important center for spice trade since ancient times, attracting traders from around the world, including Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Arabs. The market offers a wide range of spices, including black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and nutmeg. Kerala is particularly famous for its high-quality black pepper and cardamom
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취소 규정

체험 시작 24시간 전까지 무료로 취소하고 전액 환불받을 수 있습니다.

후기

5.0

평점은 저희 예약 파트너가 모은 후기 5개를 바탕으로 합니다. 여행자가 직접 쓴 글을 쓰인 순서 그대로 보여주며, 체험을 좋아 보이게 하려고 순서를 바꾸지 않습니다.

출발 전 알아둘 점

미팅 장소: The guide will meet you at the entrance of Chinese Fishing Net.
픽업: 모두 출발 장소에서 모이며, 픽업은 없습니다.
티켓 종류: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
그룹 규모: 최대 15명
운영사: 5 Senses Walks

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Kochi

Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 541 experiences we list in Kochi.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 207 of 541.
The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kochi

Kochi is a port city on India's Kerala coast, with Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese and Dutch heritage, spice warehouses and backwaters just beyond.

The old quarter of Fort Kochi packs centuries of trade into a small peninsula. Giant cantilevered fishing nets line the shore, St Francis Church is one of the oldest European-built churches in India, and Santa Cruz Basilica stands nearby. In Mattancherry, the Dutch Palace holds royal murals, and the Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town, dating from the 1500s, has a floor of blue Chinese tiles.

Top-ranked sights in Kochi: Chinese Fishing Nets, Paradesi Synagogue and Jew Town, Mattancherry Palace .

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