Kochi · PRIVATE
49 reviewed
Good private tours fill up fast in Kerala. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock a slot before the dates go.
Private electric tuk-tuk tour of Kochi’s Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup, a local guide, and historic churches, nets, palaces.
“I've been to Kochi before, but not as a tourist. So this was a very nice change to have someone who knows the city show us around. Asad was our driver and guide. He was excellent!”
Ride a private tuk-tuk through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup, colonial churches, spice markets, and Jew Town.
“Got to see a lot in the time spent which was great. The guide Suhail was happy to answer any questions I had. Very good experience 😊”
Private half-day tuk-tuk in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with hotel pickup and guided stops like Chinese fishing nets and synagogues.
“A must while in Fort Kochi. Mr.Joseph was kind, always smiling and he took us all around Fort Kochi with excellent guidance and history telling. We had a wonderful experience.”
A private 8-day Kerala route from Kochi to Munnar, Periyar, Alleppey backwaters, and Kovalam, with transfers, breakfasts, and room nights.
“This was really a wonderful experience. We (to grown up ladies) were taken so good care of all the way. We got a nice SUV with an experienced driver - Salel. Salel fixed everything and was so friendly and helpful. Really nice hotels with excellent service, clean rooms aRead more”
Cruise-ship pickup Kochi private tuk-tuk with flexible Fort Kochi sights, churches, palaces, synagogues, and markets for about 3–4 hours.
“We paid for things that were not included such as water and entry to the Dutch Palace. It seemed to be a blatant money grab, just taking us to stores where he got kickbacks for taking us there. Only a couple of highlights, we would steer well clear next time.”
Four days combining Munnar tea country, an overnight private Kerala houseboat, and Fort Kochi sights from a single driver-led route.
“This was a great tour. Communication with the organizer, George, and our driver, Lalan, through WhatsApp, was very professional and useful. There is a lot of fast driving on narrow, mountain and forested roads so if you get anxious or motRead more”
8-day private Kerala tour from Kochi to Munnar, Thekkady, a deluxe houseboat, Kovalam and Kanyakumari, with a private chauffeur.
“Our trip to Kerala, arranged by Iris Holidays, was absolutely amazing! From the first call, she understood exactly what I wanted. The itinerary was perfectly paced, and the hotel recommendations were top-notch. A huge thanks to Saranya Prakash for her prompt replies and for making our dream vacation a reality. We will definitely book with them again!”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi with hotel pickup, timed photo stops at nets, churches, synagogue, and more, plus bottled water.
“I was picked up by Nazeer, my driver & TukTuk driver, from my hotel. Via TukTuk (which was a lot of fun!), Nazeer drove me around many of the sites of interest in the historic district of Fort Cochin. He explained the basic facts, answered queRead more”
Pre-book a private tuk-tuk in Fort Kochi with hotel pickup for a half-day route to nets, churches, palaces, synagogues, and spices.
“I had a great time in Fort Kochi. My driver was Sherif he was very knowledgeable, knew many shortcuts; and spoke perfect English among several other languages. I highly recommend as I would not advise renting a car in Kochi or attemRead more”
Private 5-day Kerala tour from Kochi with waterfalls, Munnar tea country, Thekkady wildlife, and an overnight AC houseboat.
“We had a very good experience in Kerala. Our driver was excellent and would highly recommend the trip. We could have done away with Thekkady as the resort wasn't that great. But otherwise very well organised trip!”
Private 2-night Munnar tour from Kochi with a car, English driver, tea sights, Eravikulam Park, Mattupetty, and Cochin culture on Day 3.
“Eine schöne, grüne Gegend und tolle Landschaft. Teeplantagen. Gewürzgärten.”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi with port pickup, top landmark stops, and plenty of time to pause, photograph, and learn from your guide.
“Great trip with Ashkar today. Pick up from cruise ship and went on great adventure exploring Cochin in his Tuk Tuk. Very pleasant, polite, helpful and experienced guide. We loved every moment. Highly recommended”
Private Munnar day trip from Kochi with Mattupetty Dam, tea museum and plantations, spice stop, and waterfalls.
“When you are on a short time and you want to visit Munnar, then this is the tour you should book. I'm a solo traveler and never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. My guide had lots of knowledge about Kerala and Munnar in general, he's an approved tour guide by the government of Kerala so with him you are in safe hands. You will stop at some good restaurants and will visit interesting places and viewpoints in the greater Munnar area. The drive to and from Munnar is a bit long, but it's an experience you won't ever forget.”
Private Kerala backwaters houseboat day cruise from Kochi to Alleppey with coconut water, South Indian lunch, and scenic canals plus fast private transfers.
“It was beautiful tour. Two friendly staffs provided good services during our tour. The lunch was also good. But the attitude of the driver for private transportation between hotel and tour location was not good…”
Private Kochi tuktuk tour with included entry tickets, pick-up, and an easy 4–5 hour route through Fort Kochi, temples, and spice shopping.
“It was a good experience. Sulfiker was knowledgeable and kind guide cum driver. He showed us the places along with the history of them.”
