Kochi Hidden Gems Tuk Tuk Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup

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What you'll see and do

1. Chinese Fishing Nets

   Chinese fishing nets(Cheena vala)are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as Chinese fishing nets in India, the more formal name for such nets is shore operated lift nets. Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20m or more across. Each structure is at least 10m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end which is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction. This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Indeed, one interpretation of city name Kochi is ‘co-chin', meaning like China.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

2. Church of Saint Francis

   St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

3. Fort Kochi Beach

   Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.

   20 minutes here

4. Dutch Cemetery

   The Dutch cemetery is among the visited sites in Fort Kochi, famous for its imperial inhabitants during the olden days who left their homelands centuries ago to propagate and expand their own empire. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India and it contains some interesting stories around it.

   15 minutes here · Admission included

5. Dhoby Khana Public Laundry

   The historical Dhobi Khana public laundry, functioning near Veli Ground at Fort Kochi, is set for modernization. The Vannar community leaders who run the laundry has approached the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) seeking assistance to set up modern facilities to wash and dry clothes. The laundry service started by the Vannar community from Tamil Nadu during the Dutch period still follows the traditional method of washing clothes by hand, drying them in the open and ironing. Around 45 washermen are employed at the laundry. The latest move by the Vannar Sangham is to lure youngsters in the community to the traditional vocation and thereby to retain it.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

6. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

   The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

7. Indo-Portuguese Museum

   The Indo-Portuguese Museum is a museum in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

8. Cochin Tirumala Devaswom, also called Gosripuram is the biggest and most important socio-religious institution of Gowda Saraswat Brahmins of Kerala, India. The temple is situated at Cherlai in the heart of Mattancherry town in Cochin area which is one of the earliest settlements of GSBs in Kerala. The temple was established in the later half of the 16th century. The history of GSBs in Kerala is inter-woven with that of this temple and its Venkateswara idol.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

9. Jain Temple

   Prominent Jain place of worship, known for its pigeon show & feeding, held every day at noon.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

10. Mattancherry Palace

    The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    20 minutes here · Admission included

11. Paradesi Synagogue

    The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.

    20 minutes here · Admission included

12. St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church

    For over three centuries, St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurishu Church has been more than a place of worship — it is a sanctuary of faith, a keeper of history, and a spiritual heartbeat in the soul of Mattancherry. A humble yet holy presence in the heart of Kochi, the Koonan Kurishu Church continues to welcome pilgrims, locals, and seekers into a space that blends sacred tradition with everyday devotion. Founded in the 18th century and still standing strong, it is a rare link between Kerala’s deep-rooted Christian past and its living Orthodox faith today. The church sits at the crossroads of one of the most defining moments in Kerala’s Christian history — the 1653 Koonan Kurishu Sathyam. Though the structure was built later in 1751, its very foundation is tied to the unwavering spirit of the Malankara Church’s struggle for autonomy. Today, that legacy is alive not just in memory, but in every liturgy, candle, and prayer said within these walls.

    20 minutes here · Admission included

13. Cochin Spice Market

    Down-to-earth shop with polished displays & a variety of exotic spices sold in bulk.

    15 minutes here

14. Jew Town

    Historic Jew Town, the heart of the once-thriving Cochin Jewish community, is known for its old-world charm and 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue. Quaint shops around Synagogue Lane and Jew Town Road sell antiques, carvings, and vintage collectibles, along with Keralan crafts and aromatic spices. Laid-back outdoor cafes and artsy eateries, some in heritage buildings, serve local specialties and Western fare.

    15 minutes here

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Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

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Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

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Hidden Gems of Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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