Kochi: Urban Spice Trail Walk
ID: GYG1014012-1569281
Category:
Country: India
Country: India
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Explore Kochi’s bustling markets on the Urban Spice Trail Walk, tasting Kerala street food. Guided by experts, uncover spice trade secrets amid vibrant stalls of cardamom and cloves.
The urban spice trial is a walking tour that explores the history of kochi spice,herbal medicine, ayurveda medicine and essential oil trade by the Chinese, Arab, Phoenician, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and English traders, influencing its urban culture and cuisine. A passionate local guide shares vivid tales of Kochi’s role as a global spice hub, once a magnet for ancient merchants. The journey winds through Mattancherry’s vibrant streets, where the historic spice market thrived, alive with aromas.
The urban spice trial is a walking tour that explores the history of kochi spice,herbal medicine, ayurveda medicine and essential oil trade by the Chinese, Arab, Phoenician, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and English traders, influencing its urban culture and cuisine. A passionate local guide shares vivid tales of Kochi’s role as a global spice hub, once a magnet for ancient merchants. The journey winds through Mattancherry’s vibrant streets, where the historic spice market thrived, alive with aromas.
Highlights
- Tour Overview: Explore Kochi's spice trade history, culture, cuisine.
- Fort Kochi Start: Begin tour, visit historic Vasco House, St. Francis Church.
- Mattancherry Streets: Wander lanes where spice market thrived.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Expert local guide
- Small group for a personalized experience
- Complimentary Water: Stay hydrated with bottled water provided during the tour.
- Spice Processing Unit Entry: Access to spice warehouses to explore sorting and grading.
- Tuk-Tuk or Private Bus Transport: Travel between destinations via tuk-tuk or private bus.
- Complimentary pickup for guests staying within Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage zones.
NOT INCLUDED
- Drop-off
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.