Private Tour
Kochi On Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships & Hotel
Overview
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Explore the vibrant city of Kochi with a personalized tuk-tuk tour that unveils its rich multicultural heritage and charming hidden corners. Starting from the Cochin Cruise Terminal or your hotel, this private journey takes you through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, where a knowledgeable local guide shares captivating stories of Portuguese, Dutch, and Jewish influences. Discover highlights like the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and the iconic Jewish Synagogue, while also enjoying exclusive access to traditional spice warehouses and artisan shops. Tailored to your interests, this flexible Kochi on Tuk-Tuk Tour ensures a memorable and authentic experience of Kochi.
- Pickup from the Cruise Port or Fort Kochi/Mattancherry hotels included
- Private tuk-tuk with a trusted, English-speaking local expert
- Explore major landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace
- Customize your itinerary based on interests like culture, shopping, or photography
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Cruise Port & hotel pickup/drop-off
Local insights and cultural commentary
Private tuk-tuk with dedicated driver/guide
All parking fees and fuel charges are included
Photo stops at all key locations
Meals and personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships & Hotel
Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
Fort Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour: For all the travelers who are staying within Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you Niyas :)
michaelandcarolyn,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend Niyas highly enough. He was very personable, very professional, highly knowledgeable and made our stay in Kochi excellent. Thank you Niyas.
Thank you Niyas for your knowledge, care and TukTuk 🙂
juliannem2026,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am so grateful for meeting Niyas. He has excellent local knowledge and speaks English very well. My day trip around Kochi was well planned, included all the places I wanted to see and more. Thank you Niyas.
Amazing experience when you visit in Kochi you can choose few hours tuktuk ride different experience
jaseenai,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience highly recommend 👍👍... When you visit kochi better for choose tuk tuk ride different experience ⭐⭐
Very good!
jackjK8316YL,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Niyas was a great guide on my trip to Fort Kochi, very friendly and interesting. Knew the good places to go and had a great personality.
Helpful & trustworthy - Niyas is a great choice for trips around Fort Cochin.
BathChris,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been going to Fort Cochin for many years and always try and choose Niyas when I need an auto rickshaw. He is helpful and reliable and will take me to where I want to go (unlike other drivers who try and take you to place where they earn a comission!) He listens, is honest and trustworthy, and understands the needs of tourists and nothing is too much trouble. He is a careful driver and I always feel safe in his hands. A great family man who will always do his best for you. Recommended.
Awesome down to earth guy who knows the real Kochi, I had a proper adventure.
M5204LBlaurieh,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I hadn't really planned anything, I had a week to explore Kochi before my friends wedding and was recommended Niyas by a hotel owner. It was the best unexpected decision. I didn't have any plans so I just said show me some cool places and he did exactly that. He knew the whole area so well and I had a really rich and full experience of Kochi both in tourist areas and non tourist areas. My whole day was filled up with adventures I didn't expect or plan for. Lots of good eating spots, beautiful sightseeing areas and I also went around Biennale art festival which happened to be on at the time, absolutely mind blowing. As a tour guide, Niyas genuinely wants you to have a full rich experience and makes sure to adapt to whatever you are wanting to do, helping book or plan accordingly or recommend how to go about it and where to go etc.. Thankyou Niyas!! Laurie
Just amazing ride in Fort Kochi.
MatesJ1,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing experience in Fort Kochi. Ride was great, safe and we see everything beautiful in the city. We recomend 1000%.
Best experience
Cruiser445824,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best local tour guide on our trip. Took us to hidden gems and recommended delicious local restaurants for seafood. Could not recommend him enough. Five plus stars.
Go to support for all things.
D618QSmariel,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Niyas and all of his support was amazing. So knowledgeable. Felt safe and he is readily contactable. He is very supportive friendly and a wealth of knowledge.
120% recommendation
johannasO5275LM,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nias is a very smart, reliable, and helpful driver. He is respectful, well-educated, fair, and honest. You can trust him 120%. Meeting him truly makes your trip better. Taking a tuk-tuk is the best and most authentic way to travel short distances in India. It’s adventurous and fun—and with Nias, you’re guaranteed a safe and enjoyable ride. If you travel alone he will take care of you like your sister and makes sure you habe everything you need – not only driving. I was sick when I was in Kochi and he oranized everything I needed and brought me to the right people.🙏 I will never forget that.
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