One-Day Cochin Sightseeing Tour by Car

1Day One-Day Cochin Sightseeing

Fort Kochi Beach

One of the best beaches which you can visit in Cochin is the Fort Kochi Beach. The beach is a long stretch of soft white sands and an endless expanse of the Indian Ocean stretching as far as the eyes can see. You will find many food stalls on the beach and you can taste some of the delicious food dishes that they offer. Chinese fishing nets are another common thing that you will notice in this exciting Cochin one-day tour. You can lie on the soft sands and relax at your leisure. There are many resorts and hotels nearby and European-style villas and bungalows near the beach.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Chinese Fishing Nets

The one thing that you will constantly see in Cochin is the Chinese fishing nets. It is said that the Chinese traders who worked in the court of Kublai Khan introduced these fishing nets in Cochin many centuries ago. So it can be said that the fishing nets belong here for a very long time. One very interesting thing about these Chinese Fishing Nets is that they are only found in China. Fishermen use these mechanical fishing nets to catch fish.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

St. Francis Church

Another famous historical monument that you will visit in this One Day Sightseeing Tour of Cochin is the St. Francis Church. The church is very important in India and is immensely historic church. It is the place where the great Portuguese traveler and explorer Vasco Da Gama was buried. The church was built several centuries ago and it is estimated that it was constructed around 1510. You can view the tombstone where the great explorer was buried. The original construction of this church was of wood and was built by the Franciscan monks and friars. But later the Portuguese and the Britishers replaced it with a church.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Indo Portuguese Museum

If you want to see the Portuguese influence on Cochin, then the best place to visit in Cochin is the Indo-Portuguese Museum. The museum is a rich treasure house where you can view various exhibits that reflect the Portuguese impact on the culture and heritage of Cochin. Among other things that you can view here in the galleries are the altar made of teak, a cross from the 17th century, and a pulpit made of teakwood from the 19th century. There are galleries here called Treasure, Altar, Cathedral, Civil Life, and Procession.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Mattancherry Palace

Mattancherry Palace is a marvelous palace built by the Portuguese and this is one of the popular sightseeing attractions in Cochin. It is also called the Dutch Palace and it has incredible architecture which dates back to several centuries. You can visit the palace and view several paintings inside, royal costumes, palanquins, and other things.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Jewish Synagogue

The next place which we will visit in this One Day Cochin Sightseeing Tour is the Jewish Synagogue. This synagogue is one of the oldest known synagogues in the Commonwealth countries. It was built in 1567 and is also known as the Paradesi Synagogue and Mattancherry Synagogue. You will find huge scrolls of the religious books and the Old Testament. Stone tablets with Hebrew inscriptions are also a major item that you must see here. The Jewish Synagogue is a major historical landmark in Cochin and you must visit this to experience the importance of Cochin.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Jew Street

You can do shopping here on Jewish Street and this is also one of the famous neighborhoods in Cochin, where you will see a fascinating Jewish culture. Some stalls offer flower oils, spices, furniture, sculptures, toys, clothes, crystal chandeliers, and many more things. Jew Street is very close to Mattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue. The very interesting thing about this place is that the shopkeepers here are ancient Jews who came and settled here in Cochin in 52 AD. You can just take a walk on this lane and experience the ancient and vintage Jewish culture.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a walkway that is located near the backwaters in Cochin. This place is the best place to visit in the evening time. You can do a whole lot of exciting things here such as street shopping, enjoy delicious food in restaurants, enjoy the sunset views, and have a relaxing time. Marine Drive is a huge commercial area with skyscraper buildings, bridges, shops, malls, offices, cafes, restaurants, and hotels.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Bolgatty Palace

You can visit all the famous places in Cochin in this Full Day of Cochin Sightseeing Tour and it includes the magnificent Bolgatty Palace. The palace is a fine example of Portuguese architecture and is also a special palace. Bolgatty Palace is located in the serene and scenic Bolgatty Islands in the Cochin backwaters. This palace is one of the oldest known Dutch palaces in India. The palace is now converted into a heritage hotel. You can view scenic landscapes of the backwaters from this palace. There is a small golf course nearby from where you can view the harbor.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Greenix Museum with Kathakali Dance Performance

One of the best places that you will visit in this One Day Cochin Tour is the Greenix Museum. This is an arts museum, where you can view the traditional art forms in Kerala. You can view various statues and paintings that portray various dances such as Kathakali mudras and navarasms. There is a Kerala arts village which is styled like Kerala in the old and medieval ages. You will find the water wheel, traditional pottery, handloom weaving, etc. You can also view a performance of Kathakali, Theyyam, Mohiniyattam, Kalaripayattu, and other traditional and famous Kerala art forms in this fascinating museum.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes