Kochi Cultural & Heritage Tour – Fort Kochi & Mattancherry with Kathakali & Kalaripayattu Show
(Includes Hotel Pickup & Local Guide)
Step into the heart of Kerala’s cultural soul with this immersive tour that blends the historic charm of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with the vibrant energy of Kerala’s performing arts. Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and drop-off in a private A/C car, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide.
Tour Overview
Discover Kochi’s colonial heritage as you walk through historic streets, admire iconic landmarks, and explore the city’s multicultural influences. From Portuguese-era churches to Jewish synagogues and spice-scented markets, this experience offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and tradition.
In the evening, immerse yourself in Kerala’s art forms — witness the Kathakali makeup ritual, enjoy the captivating dance-drama, and end the night with an adrenaline-charged Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration.
Highlights & Attractions
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off:
in a private air-conditioned cab
The island is unique in Indonesia a:
The island is unique in Indonesia as the only Hindu-majority province, with around 86% of its 4–5 million inhabitants practising a vibrant, animism-influenced form of Balinese Hinduism . Daily life is deeply spiritual, marked by offerings (canang sari), temple ceremonies, world-class traditional dance and gamelan performances, and annual events like the serene Nyepi Day of Silence and majestic Bali Arts Festival
Includes & Not Includes
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Entry tickets for Kathakali & Martial Arts shows
- Bottled drinking water
- All parking, tolls, and taxes
- Meals or refreshments
- Monuments entrance tickets
- Personal shopping expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Scheduled Travel Plan
The island is unique in Indonesia as the only
The island is unique in Indonesia as the only Hindu-majority province, with around 86% of its 4–5 million inhabitants practising a vibrant, animism-influenced form of Balinese Hinduism . Daily life is deeply spiritual, marked by offerings (canang sari), temple ceremonies, world-class traditional dance and gamelan performances, and annual events like the serene Nyepi Day of Silence and majestic Bali Arts Festival
Fort Kochi Landmarks
Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Cemetery
Mattancherry
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Jewish Street, Paradesi Synagogue
Local Experiences
Spice markets, heritage buildings, and vibrant street life
Evening Performances
Kathakali makeup session & performance, Kalaripayattu martial arts show
Cultural Insights
Stories and history narrated by your local guide
