Cochin Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
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This group tour is specially designed for cruise travelers who dock at Cochin Cruise Port. The itinerary is designed in such a way that it meets your ships arrival and departure time so that you have a worry-free Shore Excursion and we will ensure your timely return to the Cochin port for this activity.
Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board and Fort cochin Chinese Nets Sightseeing
Shikara Canoe Cruise & Nets : Shikara -Motorized Covered Canoe Cruise & Chinese Nets with Keralan Lunch at Hotel
Glimpse of Cochin : Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
Cochin as a local :Highlights of Cochin Group Old City Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .visiting Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Synagogue /Palace are closed on Friday /Saturdays and Jewish holidays
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Please note: This itinerary includes visit to a church, therefore modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended; no casual clothing such as jeans, sportswear, joggers, or sneakers
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
Please note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding "VIATOR" sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA" Tour Departure as per the time selected during the booking . Please report 5 mins before
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kochi (Cochin)
Pick up /Drop from Cochin international cruise terminal Itinerary A :Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board and Fort cochin Chinese Nets Sightseeing Itinerary B :Backwaters by Shikara Canoe & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Shikara canoe with Pure Vegetarian Lunch at Hotel and Fort cochin Chinese Nets Sightseeing Itinerary C : Glimpse of Cochin :Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue Itinerary D : Cochin as a Local : Sightseeing tour by Walk,Local Ferry ,Local Bus and Tuc Tuc .Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
Chinese Fishing Nets
Visit to Fishing Nets in Fort cochin (for all tours )
What‘s Included
Driver/local guide
Tea/Coffee /Snacks (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Afternoon Cruise Only)
River Cruise (for Houseboat & Shikara Tour only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Morning Cruise Only)
Drinks
Gratuities
Lunch/Snacks (For City tour)
Options
Houseboat Cruise & Chinese Net
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch Included
Itinerary A :Houseboat & Net: Itinerary A - Combo group tour :houseboat cruise with lunch and Chinese Fishing Nets ((Departure as per the time selected)
Only Backwater Houseboat Tour
Only Backwater Houseboat Tour with Lunch for Morning cruise and Tea /Snacks for Afternoon cruise - no visit to Chinese netss
Duration: 6 hours
Shikara (Canoe Boat) & Nets
Shikara (Covered Canoe Boat Cruise) & Chinese Nets with Keralan Lunch or Tea /Snacks
Duration: 7 hours
Keralan Lunch or Tea /Snacks: Lunch for Morning Cruise or Snacks for Afternoon Cruise
AC Vehicle
Cochin as a Local (City Tour)
Duration: 4 hours
Tour by Ferry/TucTuc/Bus/walk: Highlights of Cochin Group Old City Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .
Glimpse of Cochin (City Tour)
Duration: 4 hours
Itinerary C :Old City Tour: Group Tour of Fort Cochin/Mattancherry local sightseeing Tour.Departure as Per the Time selected during Booking.
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour for the cruise
Lisa H,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, with local theme. Jude the tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions. We were picked up on time and back to the ship in plenty of time
Because of construction...
JAY K,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Because of construction of a new expressway from Cochin to Aleppo, the bus ride from the cruise port to the houseboat was 2 hours due to bad roads and detours. The houseboat was very nice and the staff were very friendly. However, the advertisement for the trip showed photos that implied narrow waterways. For much of the tour we were out in a wide lake with nothing to see except other house boats.
Cochin city tour
Mark F,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent tour - Shihab was very knowledgeable, informative with a great sense of humour, who we would highly recommend.
Excellent tour!
Tammy B,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Great guide. Loved experiencing the local ferry, local bus and 2 Turk Tuk rides. Walked around between transports and saw all the sights. Highly recommend.
Houseboat tour through Alleppey was a great choice. Scenic way to relax and enjoy visiting with fellow travelers.
kimcrosser,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A kind bus ride to the boats added time to see the city and hear commentary from the guide. We had a convenience stop along the way. Local guide was knowledgeable.
Cochin tour
Leslie G,,Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was great with lots of information whilst looking after our safety. We saw many sights, smells and tastes of this interesting city! So much to see and do. Thank you Viator. We will have done 5 of your tours including Mumbai and each time you have been excellent with great pick ups at each stop
Excellent Morning Tour of Port Cochin
Christopher C,,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour with a knowledgeable English speaking guide who showed us around the sights by a mixture of minibus and walking. As it was a Sunday we could not enter the churches we visited but the guide was able to describe their history.
Beautiful Kerala
Helen S,,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kumar is a delightful guide . He did his upmost to make sure we enjoyed our trip , chatting about his upbringing and Kerala and took short stops to show us places of interest. The driver was also friendly and drove safely . The ‘canoe ‘ is a small boat and was ideal as we could go into the smaller waterways . We got out of the boat and walked at times . The vegetarian lunch was at a hotel and was fabulous. Can definitely recommend this tour and the fantastic guide .
Our tour was wonderful....
Zaida C,,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was wonderful. We saw many interesting historical sites. Cochin has beautiful modern houses in town. Gorgeous, luscious vegetation. Our tour guide was friendly and full of interesting information. It was truly a great experience.
The real Cochin
Philip D,,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Jay, and driver, Lally, showed us the real side of Cochin with visits to the fish market, trip on the ferry, a delightful walk along the sea front with the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, a synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, a Turk-yuk ride followed by a trip on a local bus. In not much over 4 hours we had seen so much of the local culture and people. Excellent.
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