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One of the world’s oldest active synagogues, and the oldest in the Commonwealth, can be found in the center of the port’s spice district, Jew Town. The synagogue sits at the center of the district once inhabited by Fort Cochin’s prosperous spice trading community of Malabari Jews, who traveled here from Holland and Spain.
Open Sun - Thu, 10am - noon & 3 - 5pm
Jew Town Road, Fort Cochin
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KOCHI Tuk-tuk tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships
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Our Tuk-Tuk Tours is a local collective of Tuk Tuk drivers who provide personalised tours in and around Fort Kochi. Our tours are tailored to suit your needs, whether you would like to visit all the famous tourist sites or explore local eateries or shop for souvenirs to take back home with you. This tour is the one we recommend for the guests from the Cruise Ships. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
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Kochi Private Tour: 3-Hour Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Walking Tour
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Want to experience the beauty, history and culture of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry on foot? Then this tour is for you. Travel back in time and through the streets as you follow your expert guide between the Chinese fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace that stand as icons of India's southern state. See beautiful murals that portray scenes out of Hindu scripture and learn how this incredible destination has come to be.
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$25.00
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Fortkochi Private Tuk Tuk Tour
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Our Tuk-Tuk Tours is a local collective of Tuk Tuk drivers who provide personalised tours in and around Fort Kochi. Our tours are tailored to suit your needs, whether you would like to visit all the famous tourist sites or explore local eateries or shop for souvenirs to take back home with you. This tour is only for the hotels situated in Fortkochi, Mattancherry and Ernakulam. For pickup from the cruise terminal or Cochin port, please use the other option of booking KOCHI Tuk-tuk Tours with Pickup from the Cruise Ships.
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Kochi PARADISE Tuk-tuk tour with Pickup from the Cruise Ships
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Experience your private Tuk-Tuk tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up from the cruise ship and timely Drop off to the cruise terminal. Explore the historical monuments and learn more about Kochi's rich history from your Driver/Local Expert. Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. Kochi was the center of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. Because of its rich spice history, Kochi was a major attraction for foreign traders.
During this tour, you will travel in tuk tuk (auto rickshaw) to explore Kochi's most important landmarks like Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church, the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, the Jain temple and more. And also some local places like Dhobhi Khana(Local Washing area), Ginger ware house(packing/drying of spices), and womens cooperatives spice markets, (spice making/ candle making, inscents making etc) to experience the life of local people.
This tour includes monument entrance fees.
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KOCHI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TUK-TUK Tours
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Our Tuk-Tuk Tours is a local collective of Tuk Tuk drivers who provide personalised tours in and around Fort Kochi. Our tours are tailored to suit your needs, whether you would like to visit all the famous tourist sites or explore local eateries or shop for souvenirs to take back home with you. This tour is only for the hotels situated in Fortkochi, Mattancherry and Ernakulam...
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$12.00

Half-Day Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Fort Kochi
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Our unique private Tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi is tailored to suit all your needs. You can explore all the historical Sightseeing attractions, explore local culture, taste local food and shopping....
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Private Guided Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour by Tyndis
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Tyndis tuk tuk tour will take you to experience the rich culture and heritage of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, which were under the colonial rule for more than 444 years. During this tour we will take you to a few unique places like Dhobi Khana (Manual Washing place of the washerman community), Freedom Struggle Prison, Spice Market etc. 500 Years of immigration has gifted Fort Kochi a deep sense of multiculturalism. At Least 32 communities live here speaking at least 16 languages.
Our Tyndis story telling driver Mr. Karthik born and brought up in Fort Kochi itself, Other than local history he is very passionate about football and fitness.
He has an experience of 10 years in storytelling, and you can hear a lot of unique stories about the locality from him
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Kochi By Cycle - Bicycle tour + Breakfast
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Start your morning bright and early, cycling through the picturesque seaside town of Fort Kochi, and witness the city start to wake up and stir. Join the locals for a hot brimming cup of tea as they start with their day, where you get a peek into the varied and diverse communities from faraway lands who have made Fort Kochi their home. Ride along to catch all the morning action with the hustle-bustle in the fish market. Then, of course, to make up for all the burnt calories, we'll end with a sumptuous local breakfast!
We are a bunch of locals who enjoy showing you around the city that we love and call home. There is more to this city than what meets the eye, what better way to explore this than with a local.
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$17.60
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$17.60

Kochi Tuk Tuk Tours
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Explore the best of Kochi on a private Tuk-Tuk tour. Discover the city’s key landmarks including the traditional Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace, and the Jewish synagogue and learn about the history of Kochi from your tour guide. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and is a great way to explore the city like a local as you ride in the back of a Tuk-Tuk.
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$32.00
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$32.00
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Group Tour for half day with hotel or port pickup and drop-Off
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See the best of Cochin with your own personal guide on this private half-day tour, with hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off. Traveling between sites by private air-conditioned vehicle, hop out to explore the lanes of Fort Kochi, viewing must-sees like St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Plus, admire the famous Chinese fishing nets and visit the old Jewish quarter of Mattancherry, with its spice market and Paradesi Synagogue. Entrance fees included.
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$40.00
Price varies by group size
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$40.00
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Adventure,Culture and Life of kochi with a local and free hotel Pickup !!
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Discover historic Kochi on a private tour with an English-speaking guide. As the center of spice trade in 16th century India, Kochi was one of the first European colonies in India. View the European influence on Kochi’s historic buildings, and see landmarks like Vasco de Gama Church, the Dutch Palace, and the Jewish synagogue. Enjoy round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van.
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$29.00
Price varies by group size
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$29.00
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3 Nights 4 Days Munnar Alleppey Private Tour with Exclusive Houseboat Stay
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Cover some of Kerala’s best-known attractions on this multi-day cruise through “God’s Own Country” in a traditional thatched houseboat. Explore the misty, wildlife-packed hills of Munnar, see top colonial sites in historic Cochin, and float along Alleppey’s famous backwaters. Tasty onboard meals are included. Upgrade to include optional horse rides, Ayurvedic massages, or Kathakali dance shows.
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$231.40
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$231.40
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Private Tour : Glimpse of Kochi
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This shore excursion is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Kochi. Tour the incredible sites on a four-hour journey through Fort Kochi, Mattanchery and the Jewish Synagogue. You'll learn about local life from your professional guide, get an up close look at the famous Chinese fishing nets that dot the coastline and explore the best this incredible Southern Indian city has to offer.
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$75.00
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$75.00
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Private Excursion to Jewish Heritage of Kochi, India
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Group Tour like a private tour!
We pick you up from your hotel. If you are arriving by ship to Kochi you will be met at side of the ship with pager board of Your Name. The tours are customized to suit the arrival and departure schedule of your ship to ensure you have a worry free Shore Excursion.
Comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching experience.,
We offer a tour to visit the ancient Jewish Heritage in Kochi ( India) It explores the sites of Jewish settlements of Kochi, Muziris aka Kodungallur, Paravoor, Chendamangalam.
The tour involves a morning drive to the above villages which give you opportunity to find life of people civilized with great sense of hospitality. The tour visits preserved synagogues at above places which were ancient Jewish Settlements.in India.
A lunch break in a beach restaurant and a drive to the modern city of Kochi to visit a synagogue of the Ethiopian Jews which is preserved by the present warden is added attraction of this tour..
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$125.00
per group
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$125.00
per group

Highlights of Cochin Group Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .
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This Group shore excursion is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Kochi. Tour the incredible sites on a four-hour journey by Local Ferry ,Local Bus ,Tuc -Tuc and foot , to visit the Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace ,Spice Market ,Dhobi Khana (local laundry) etc . You'll learn about local life from your professional guide and explore the best this incredible Southern Indian city has to offer.
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$55.00
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$55.00

Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour & Sightseeing with a Local Driver
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Explore Kochi by the iconic tuk tuk with the help of a local expert for sightseeing as a driver. Visit the top 10 places in Kochi like Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace,Church of Saint Francis ,Chinese Fishing Nets ,Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica ,Dutch Cemetery ,Fort Kochi Beach ,Jain Temple ,Cochin Spice Market ,Mattancherry Palace and Paradesi Synagogue in addition to local shopping at your favorite places. This tour is fully customisable as per the requirements of the customer
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$17.17
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$17.17

LITTLE KOCHI TUK-TUK TOURS With Pickup from Cruise Ships
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Experience your private Tuk-Tuk tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up from the cruise ship and timely Drop off to the cruise terminal. Explore the historical monuments and learn more about Kochi's rich history from your Driver/Local Expert. Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. Kochi was the center of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. Because of its rich spice history, Kochi was a major attraction for foreign traders.
During this tour, you will travel in tuk tuk (auto rickshaw) to explore Kochi's most important landmarks like Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church, the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, the Jain temple and more. And also some local places like Dhobhi Khana(Local Washing area), Ginger ware house(packing/drying of spices), and womens cooperatives spice markets, (spice making/ candle making...etc) to experience the life of local people.
This tour includes all monument entrance fees.
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$15.00
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$15.00

5 Days Premium Kerala Tour Package - Private Tour with Exclusive Houseboat Stay
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In this 5 days tour we will take you to - Munnar hill station, Periyar wildlife sanctuary (Thekkady), Alleppey Backwaters (Stay in a private Moving Premium Houseboat) and Cochin City Tour
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$352.00
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$352.00

Cochin Private guided Tuk Tuk tours with pick up from cruise ships
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During this Private Guided tour in kochi , you will be provided quaranteed pick up from the cruise terminal and drop off. You will Experience various Historical Landmarks of kochi in an airconditioned van or cab with a professional guide.
The main highlight of this tour is Ride on a Tuk Tuk (Auto Rickshaw) through the local streets experiencing the life of local people in Dhobhi( Laundry), Pappadam making, bazar markets, spice / ginger warehouses, Hindu temples , local shopping areas etc.
The other main places visited during your tour with local guide are :
(1) Fortkochi where you will find old colonial buildings,traditional fishing nets, St Francis church ( first european church in India), Santa cruz Basilica church,Chinese fishing Nets, Dutch cemetery etc.
(2) Mattancherry, where Royal Family of cochin Kingdom and Jewish community were living ,
Dutch palace, a museum under Archeology and the historical Jewish quarters and the only functioning Jewish synagogue (Pardesi Synagogue).
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$99.00
Price varies by group size
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$99.00
Price varies by group size

3 Nights & 4 Days of Munnar, Aleppey Houseboat & Kochi sightseeing
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This 4 days Kerala trip is designed for those who want to visit a hill station and backwater houseboat experience. This tour gives best experiences of Kerala – Munnar hill station and Alleppey houseboat. Other details of the trip are Mentioned in itinerary.
Arrival and Departure by Flight – Kochi (Cochin) International airport is the arrival and departure destination for those who are coming by Flight.
Arrival and Departure by Train/Bus – The best suitable rly station / bus stand is Aluva. You can also come to Ernakulam Rly station (ERS or ERN) but in that case coming out of Kochi city during busy hrs take too much time.
4 Highlights of this Package
• Well experienced, English/hindi knowning, well behaved driver cum guide for the trip.
• Entry to one show each of Kathakali (Kerala Art form) and Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial art) in Munnar.
• Private houseboat and not sharing.
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$415.88
per group
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$415.88
per group

Backwaters of Kerala
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Backwaters of Kerala
Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Alleppey - Kumarakom
Kerala, God’s own country welcoming you with its years long history and natural and biodiversial atmosphere. A journey that touches the most beautiful places in the most prosperous state of ‘India, situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The landscape full of waterways, canals and lagoons is home to a great variety of animals to admire, during the excursion aboard houseboats, better known as Kettuvallams.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
* Chinese Fishing Net at Cochin
* Tea Museum in Munnar
* Spice Plantation in Periyar
* Jeep Safari in Mountains of Periyar
* Night Stay in Kettuvalam at Alleppey. Including the Lunch and Dinner
* Relax in Kumarakom and take optional Ayurvedic Massage.
* More Value for Your Money
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$667.00
Price varies by group size
From
$667.00
Price varies by group size

Private Tour of Jewish Synagogues in Cochin
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Discover the distinctive architecture of Cochin’s synagogues. See the fusion of Kerala and global styles at the Chennamangalam Synagogue and admire the building’s ornate altar, brightly painted ceiling, and intricately carved staircase and balconies. Visit the Paradesi Synagogue to see rare antiques, glass chandeliers, and lovely hand-painted tiles. You’ll have the chance to explore 3-4 synagogues as part of this fascinating cultural experience.
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$100.00
Price varies by group size
From
$100.00
Price varies by group size

Private guided VIP tour in kochi with pickup !
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Discover the highlights of kochi like a VIP, in an Air conditioned premier vehicle with a private guide. Kochi was the centre of Indian spice trade for many centuries, because of her rich spice history, kochi was attracted by most of the foreign traders. Kochi was the first european colonies for Portuguese in the colonial India from the year 1500-1663, followed by Dutch and later by the British. It is the old buildings which most clearly reveal this deep-rooted colonial influence. In 1947, when India gained independence from the British colonial rule, Cochin was the first princely state to join the Indian Union willingly.
During the tour in the old city , we will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi, which includes ancient Chinese fishing nets, the historical European settlements like Vasco de gama church and dutch cemetry and later towards the Dutch palace, a museum under Archeology and spend time walking through the historical Jew town towards the Jewish synagogue.
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$59.00
Price varies by group size
From
$59.00
Price varies by group size

Kerala Tour - 7n8d
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Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600 kms of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.
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$747.36
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$747.36
Price varies by group size
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