Excursion Overview
Our walking tour through Fort Cochin is a fantastic way to experience this small and historic part of Cochin, once home to traders, tea plantation owners and explorers. It’s now a delightful display or crumbing old Raj-era buildings, village greens and Portuguese houses that are best enjoyed on foot. Our tour begins by taking you past Vasco Da Gama Square, home to the remains of Fort Immanuel and St Francis Church. Here you will have time to stop for coffee and cupcakes at the beautiful Kashi Arts Café before continuing past the Dutch Cemetery, Bishop House and Santa Cruz Basilica. After this you might like to try a typical Kerala breakfast of Appams (hoppers) and vegetable stew at a local eatery. The tour then continues to The Dutch Palace in Mattancherry before ending in the historic Jewish quarter, a network of lanes lined with antique and spice shops. Paradesi Synagogue naturally sits in this area; it’s embellished with lanterns, ceramic tiled floors, and a collection of scrolls from the Old Testament. The synagogue dates back to 1567 and should not be missed.
Excursion type:
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Active
- Culture
- History
Excursion Gallery
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First time clients of Holiday Architects and what a memorable trip they planned and delivered for us. Lisa and Clare put together 5 weeks of criss-crossing Sri Lanka and Rajasthan in India, whilst their excellent partners on the ground made sure we had the best experience possible. What made it so special were the quirky places we stayed, the unique experiences scheduled just for us and above all the generosity of our drivers and the many guides willing to share their personal insights on local customs and culture. It goes without saying we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Holiday Architects if you are planning that special trip and thank you Lisa and Clare, we loved it all!
Debbie O'Shea,
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We recently booked a holiday to India; we were helped all the way by Clare, who put together a wonderful itinerary for us. Whilst in India, we were really well supported by the local team. Our driver was fabulous and really looked after us. India is a truly amazing country with so much rich history, culture, wildlife and scenery. Above this, the people we met were friendly, interesting and interested, and a joy to meet. Thank you for a truly memorable trip.
HA India client,
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Meet our India expert
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our expert Clare is dedicated to all things India and is here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Clare Burkey
Destination Manager
Clare’s travelled all over India and loves nothing more than planning holidays that reflect you. Whether it’s temples, tea, trains or tucked-away towns, she’s got the experience (and enthusiasm) to make it unforgettable.
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