Jewish Town Exploration in Kochi - Guided Walking Tour

Jewish Town Exploration in Kochi - Guided Walking Tour

Capture the hues of the Jews town in the city; it’s winding streets, ancient buildings, markets, houses, forts and friendly local people who make it all so colourful and vibrant.

This tour takes you to the unique Jewish town of Kochin. An experienced guide cum storyteller will be with you. He will let you know about the history of this town and Kochi. You will witness some amazing ancient buildings, markets, homes, streets, and cheerful people. Some of the attractions included in this tour are St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church and Latin Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Cemetery, Jew Town, Spice Market, handicraft market, Folklore Museum, and Jewish Synagogue. Don't miss this incredible tour to this raffish Jewish town in Kochi.

Starting Point:
St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church

End Point:
Jewish Synagogue

Morning Tour: 9 AM to 11 AM
Evening Tour: 5 PM to 7 PM

Itinerary
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Stop At: St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church, Pullupalam Rd, Near Lobo Jn Mattancherry, Kochi., Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India

It is a prominent St George church that belongs to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Church is constructed and dedicated to St George (Geevarghese Sahada) with the installation of holy relics of St George in its altar.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India

Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese architectural marvel. The Palace was built and gifted by the Portuguese as a present to the king of Cochin around 1555.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India

Kochi is one of those few cities in India, that still has Jewish communities. The jew town is the home to the Jewish community of Kochi. It is known for its old-world charm and 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue. Quaint shops around Synagogue Lane, shops of antiques, carvings, and vintage collectables, along with Keralan crafts and aromatic spices.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kerala Folklore Museum, Folklore Junction Thevara, Kochi (Cochin) 682013 India

The museum preserves the art and culture of Kerala. It boasts traditional local architecture as well as crafts, folk art & antiques, with a cafe & shop.

Duration: 30 minutes