Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour.
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Is Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour. worth booking?
Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour. is a 6-hour experience in Kochi, India, from $110 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $110 per person
Enjoy a Private tour of Cochin and its many delights, accompanied by a professional guide. Explore the following 1. St. Francis Church, 2.Fort Kochi, ancient European settlement India. 3.Jewish Town, the the earl
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a Private tour of Cochin and its many delights, accompanied by a professional guide. Explore the following 1. St. Francis Church, 2.Fort Kochi, ancient European settlement India. 3.Jewish Town, the the earliest settlement of Jews outside Europe 4. On this half-day tour witness fisherman on the beach use Chinese fishing nets 5. Stroll through the Jewish spice market. 6. Dutch Palace Museum, 7. Watch Kathakali performance. 8. We’ll take you to a popular local spot where you can enjoy a delicious traditional vegetarian lunch or dinner." This tour includes port/hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by an air-conditioned vehicle and lunch or dinner at a popular restaurant.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Kathakali and Dinner with Tour for those who opt for evening tour.
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips( Optional)
- Entrance Fee for foriegn nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum. This is INR 350
What you'll see and do
We will meet you on arrival at the Cruise Terminal if you are arriving by sea. We will pick you up from the hotel/resort in Kochi if you are arriving by surface. We will pick you up from the Airport Kochi if you are arriving by air.
30 minutes here
Fort Kochi Beach
From harbor/hotel/airport the tour will go to Foat Kochi beach. At the beach the tour will watch the operation of Chinese Fishing Nets ans spend time for photos there.
20 minutes here
Chinese Fishing Nets
After receiving you at harbor/hotel/airport we will take you for tour to Fort Kochi. The first destination will be at the Chinese Fishing Nets at the beach
20 minutes here
Church of Saint Francis
From Chinese Fishing Nets the tour will go to Church of St. Franacis, which is the first European Church built in India. And it is in this church that Vasco da Gama was first buried when he died in Kochi
20 minutes here
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
After India Portuguese Museum the tour will go to Santa Cruz Basilica. This is a heritage edifice of Kochi
20 minutes here
Jew Town
From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour will go to Jewish Town to see the fascinating Jewish settlement in India.
20 minutes here
Paradesi Synagogue
At Jewish Town the tour will visit the Paradeshi Synagogue which is the oldest in the British Common Wealth and one among 4 orthodox synagogues in the world
20 minutes here · Admission included
Mattancherry
The name of the place that include Jewish Town. It is here that we visit the Dutch Palace
30 minutes here · Admission included
Great K V Kathakali Center
The afternoon Tours will also go to watch 'kathakali' the classical dance of Kerala. Watch also the making up of charectors. Afte the Kathakali dance we will go to an respecful family to sit with them for a dinner. After the dinner we will drop you back to your hotel.
120 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
Kochi Tour with Lunch
Duration: 5 hours Lunch: Participants will be provide lunch in select restaurant. A/c Sedan, SUV, VAN, is used: For upto 2 people A/c., Sedan is used. For upto 6 people A/c., SUV is used. For upto 15 people A/c., VAN is used Pickup included
Kochi Tour & Dinner
Kochi Tour Kathakali & Dinner: This after noon tour will watch "KATHAKALI " and later sit for dinner in a local popular restaurant. 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
- Dress code is smart casual
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Kochi guided tour
Joseph was a super guide for myself and husband. Just the 2 of us on this tour!! He is extremely knowledgeable and showed us sights, sounds & tastes of the city asking us several times if we would like to see/ do other things as well as the ones allotted. Would definitely recommend him. Great tour Viator!!
Response from the operator: Hello Leslie Gordon, Thank you for booking our tour and writing a encouraging review about our services. It is definitely going to inspire our staff to dedicate to bring the best results 5 ⭐ reviews. Joyce Xavier Excel India Tours Kochi India
via Viator
Great Kochin beach and city tour with Joyce
My wife and I encountered Joyce on a houseboat cruise boat on the Kerala backwaters. Joyce was very clear and straightforward in his explanations of Kerala and its history, and given his 17 years of tour experience, had answers to all of our questions. We liked Joyce so much we hired him for an additional day to tour us around Cochin to see several sights (beach resort, Maharaja Palace, heritage museum, Fort Kochi, etc). Joyce was very flexible in adapting the tour so we could see what we wanted (more historical sites than massages or resorts), and he arrived early and catered completely to our needs. Will recommend Joyce to any of our friends that visit Kerala.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the inspiring words. I will always keep my standards in serving travelers.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $110 to $220
- 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.
Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kochi.
How much does Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour. cost?
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Prices start at $110 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 Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour. take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour. 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 (5/5 across 2 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 Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour.?
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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 Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour.?
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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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour. 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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