Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop
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Is Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop worth booking?
Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop is a 5-hour experience in Kochi, India, from $100 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (4)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $100 per person
Hello! Namaste! Travellers. You are picked up from Kochi Cruise Terminal, Kochi Airport, or your hotel/resort. in Kochi. Itinerary is so customised to meet your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. Comfortable t
What you get
About this experience
Hello! Namaste! Travellers. You are picked up from Kochi Cruise Terminal, Kochi Airport, or your hotel/resort. in Kochi. Itinerary is so customised to meet your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. Comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience. You are picked up from Sea Port, Airport, or your hotel. Cochin Over View. ( Private and Group Tour Options Available.) Attractions in Fort Kochi and Jew Town like Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St. Francis Church ( where is the first tomb of Vasco de Gama ) Dutch Palace. Time for tea / coffee or hunt for gifts in Jew town After tour all travellers are dropped back at pick up points.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Pickup and drop off.included. All passengers will be picked & dropped back at pick up.points.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Fee For Indian Citizens at the Bastion Bunglaw Museum.
- Small-group tour.
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee for Foriegn Nationals at Basrtion Bunglaw Museum. This is INR 350 per person.
What you'll see and do
Chinese Fishing Nets
This is at Fort Kochi Beach. The fishing gadget introduced by the chinese traders in 14th century is still used here.
20 minutes here
Bastion Bunglow
Bastion Bungalow is an architectural splendor, which was built in 1667 by the Portuguese in the Indo - European style. It was constructed on what has been considered the Dutch Stromberg Bastion. It is Dutch-style architecture and built into the ramparts of a massive fortification wall.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Church of Saint Francis
The European Church built in India and the first tomb of Vasco da Gama in inside this church.( He was first buried here before taking him to, Portugal.
20 minutes here
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
One of the heritage edifices of Kochi is the parish of Anglo Indians and other Roman Catholics of Kochi
15 minutes here
It is a washermen's Publc Laundy where the men and women still operates like in old times wash clothes of the people dry it in the open sun and iron it in front of us.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
The epicenter of Goshreepuram, is Cherlai. The Vatican of Gowda Saraswath Brahmins. This place is called Goshreepuram. The life of these Brahmins here revolves around the temple and the temple activities.
15 minutes here
The Gujarati community in Kochi established the Gowshala in Mattancherry in 1883. According to the Gujarati directory, 650 Gujarati families live at Mattancherry. Cows were a part of life for Hindu Gujaratis, and traditionally it was normal to domesticate cows.
15 minutes here
Mattancherry Palace
This is Dutch Palace aka Mattancherry Palace, the seat of Kochi royalty
30 minutes here · Admission included
Cochin Spice Market
At Jew Town is the spice market. Go for shopping here for spices, dry fruits, handicrafts and antiques.
30 minutes here
Jew Town
Jew Town is 4 km from Fort Kochi and is the earlier settlement of Paradeshi Jews.
30 minutes here
The Paradesi Synagogue aka Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue is a synagogue located in Mattancherry Jew Town. It was built in 1568 A.D. by Samuel Castiel, David Belila, and Joseph Levi for the flourishing Paradesi Jewish community in Kochi. Cochin Jews were composed mainly of the much older Malabari Jews and the newly arrived Sephardic refugees from the Portuguese religious persecution of Jews in Spain and Portugal.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Cochin Over View-Private Tour
Private Tour for 1 to 4 A/C Sedan or A/C SUV is used Pickup included
Cochin Over View-Group Tour
Group Tour for 1 to 15: Shared Tour for a group - Maximum of 15. A/c Sedan or A/c SUV A/c Van: A/C Sedan for 1 to 2 people A/C SUV for 3 to 6 A/C Van for 7 to 15 people is used. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Excel India Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
- A minimum of 02 passengers required at the time of booking.
- A maximum of 15 passengers will be in the group.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Cochin City Tour visiting Chinese Fishing Nets and Churches.
Cochin is a charming little town, and the tour provided great insights into the various sites we explored. A highlight of the tour was visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets, where our guide explained the traditional fishing process. For those interested, you could even pay the owners to lower the net into the water and pull it up. Another fascinating stop was the Christian Church, where we saw the Punkah Wallah outside, pulling a rope attached to pulleys to fan the congregation inside. It was a unique and memorable experience!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for the great review of our tour. We will be committed to get the entire satisfaction for the travelers who book our tours and our guides will turn every stone to give back every penny the travelers spend on their holidays. Thank you again We will always remain committed. Joyce Xavier Excel India Tours Kochi, India.
via Viator
Exceptional Kochi Tour Experience with Joyce!
Our tour of Kochi with Viator was outstanding! We visited the city’s major landmarks, greatly enhanced by our guide, Joyce. He was kind, competent, and extremely knowledgeable about Kochi and its history. Joyce made our experience engaging and informative. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Kochi!
Response from the operator: Thank you Ms. Flavia Gasbarri for your kind and inspiring review. I will remain obliged to you and all my guests to Kochi to attract their entire satisfaction.
via Viator
Highly recommended
Our tour guide was Mr Lalan Mon who proved to be a font of knowledge. Not only did he explain the history of the buildings and area but educated us on the flora. We visited the beach to see the fishing nets in action, the Dhobi Khana Laundry, Church of St Francis, the spice market, Jew town and Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace to name a few. We even got to see the location of the second series of The Real Marigold Hotel. The highlight of the day was the Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace, where our guide explained in great detail the story of the wall murals. The final stop was the Perfume Shop which surprisingly turned out to be very interesting. Excellent contact from Joyce at Excel India throughout and a brilliant tour guide, would highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Highly appreciated the overwhelming review which will definitely give us inspiration to more dedication and purpose of popularizing this region as one of the best tourist destinations. Lalan Mon our guide will be a model of a guide to all guides here. Thank you...our life is indebted to the travellers.
via Viator
Joyce was a very obliging guide
Before we book the tour we can speak about any thing we want to do. He organised that in a perfect way. Very special was the tour through the traditional vegetable and meat market to see how is the real life in Cochin. I traveled with my family and we have a very safe feeling through the hole tour. Ask him if he can organized a traditional lunch during the Tour and let you surprise. We enjoy every minute on the tour. Joyce.... That was very very good.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the 5 Star review.... success of the tour depends on how best you respond to my efforts to give you a memorable tour. Thank you for the positive and encouraging reactions when I took you to the places that show day to day life of the people of Kochi. Looking forward to serve you or your recommended people coming to Kochi.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $250
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kochi.
How much does Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kochi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kochi is not rushed.
Is Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kochi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kochi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kochi and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cochin Over View - Private & Group Tour Options. Free Pickup Drop start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kochi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kochi?
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On Outty we rank every Kochi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kochi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kochi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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