Kochi: Full-Day Guided Tour with Kathakali Dance Show

Experience Kochi’s highlights on a full-day guided tour by car. Visit historic sites, explore local culture, and end your day with a live Kathakali dance performance.
Uncover the rich layers of Kochi’s history, heritage, and local life on this full-day guided tour by private car. From colonial-era landmarks and centuries-old temples to vibrant spice markets and an unforgettable Kathakali dance performance, this curated experience blends iconic sites with authentic, offbeat gems.

Start your journey with a hotel pickup and head to the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, one of India’s most beautiful churches with a rich Portuguese legacy and vibrant frescoes. Stroll along Fort Kochi Beach, where you’ll see the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets in action—get insights from a local fisherman on how they work.

Step into Bastion Bungalow, a quiet Dutch-era residence often missed by tourists, and continue to the Indo-Portuguese Museum, which showcases rare Christian artifacts influenced by colonial rule. Wander through Jew Town’s narrow lanes, filled with antique shops, and visit the atmospheric Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest in the Commonwealth still in use.

Add a sensory twist to your day with a short guided spice market walk in Mattancherry—inhale the aromas of cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, and more while learning how they shaped Kochi’s global importance.

Break from the usual tourist trail with a visit to the Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple, deeply linked to Kerala’s Onam festival and rarely included in regular tours.

Later, head to Marine Drive for a scenic sunset view over Vembanad Lake before ending your day with a cultural highlight: a visit to Greenix Village. Here, enjoy a mesmerizing Kathakali dance show, traditional martial arts performance (Kalaripayattu), and explore a small museum dedicated to Kerala’s performing arts.

Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable local guide will share stories, legends, and local perspectives that bring Kochi to life beyond just sightseeing.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.