Private Driver Guide - Half Day
Journey through Cochin landmarks with a private driver. This fun half day tour provides the freedom to set your own itinerary.
On this exclusive tour, you'll have the freedom to explore Cochin with an English-speaking guide who will drive you to interesting landmarks, on your schedule. A lucrative and vital port since Roman times, Cochin features Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish influences, continuing to make the city appealing today. Unsurprisingly, Cochin's religious structures portray the many influences. There are a bevy of landmarks to visit. Below is a selection you might consider. Have your driver escort you to the legendary Chinese fishing nets brought in the 16th century by Kublai Khan's court, then observe the nearby village, designed with strong English influences. Next, you may wish to see the Church of St. Francis, which provides architectural proof of a Portuguese presence. Nearby is the Santa Cruz Cathedral, submitting its Indo-Romanesque-Rococo design into Cochin's multicultural architecture. Then, there's the Paradesi Synagogue, which you could explore prior to visiting the eclectic shops in a Jewish enclave nearby. Travelers with a flare for independence will find this private Cochin tour enjoyable. Book today for an unforgettable India excursion. Please Note: A tourist visa is required to debark in India. Cruise lines do not usually provide this visa, therefore, you will need to obtain one prior to your cruise.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- The Cruise Ship Pier.
- We recommend wearing comfortable light clothing, sensible walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and a hat. We suggest bringing rain protection if necessary, and a camera for photos.
- Participants must be able to step in and out of the vehicle. This tour can accommodate a folding walker. A tourist visa is required to debark in India. Cruise lines do not usually provide this visa, therefore, you will need to obtain one prior to your cruise.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.