Kochi Markets Tour
Description
Delve into the rich tapestry of Kochi's history, culture, culinary delights, and artistic expressions through a captivating tour of its traditional marketplaces, where you will uncover a variety of spices, hand-crafted items, antiques, and other treasures.
Kochi Markets Exploration
We'll begin our journey at the appointed time at the Folklore Museum Collections, and then make our way to the spice market, the heart of Kochi's vibrant culinary scene. Here, we will wander through the stalls, inhaling the distinct fragrances of star anise, ginger, cinnamon, and more!
Next, we will proceed to one of Kochi's quintessential markets, the crafts market. This locale offers an array of garments and artworks created from materials such as metal, wood, coconut shell, banana fiber, and paper mache.
Subsequently, we will visit the Kerala Folklore Museum, which showcases a diverse collection of handicrafts, folk art, antiques, and examples of classic architecture. As we navigate the museum, we will uncover the history of the city encapsulated within its artistic expressions.
Our journey will then take us to Jew Street, nestled in the historic Jew Town, where we will encounter even more distinctive items.
The tour will conclude in the bustling cafés that surround the markets, wrapping up our enriching 2-hour experience.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
We'll meet at the Folklore Museum Collections (AB Salem Rd, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India). We recommend arriving at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.
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