Top 10 Things to Do in Kochi 2025

1. 🏰 Wander Through Fort Kochi’s Heritage Streets

Stroll past Portuguese houses, Dutch bungalows, and charming cafés. The area is a living museum—don’t miss St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, and the colonial-era streets of Princess and Burgher.


2. 🎣 Kochi Island Hopping Tour

A guided 2 hour tour exploring the remote islands in Kochi on an Island Hopping tour. Visit multiple islands, interact with the farmers, enjoy the local snacks, all this away from the crowded city


3. 🖼️ Explore Kochi’s Art Scene

Home to the famed Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Fort Kochi is alive with contemporary art. Visit:

  • Kashi Art Gallery

  • David Hall

  • Pepper House

These are part café, part creative spaces.


4. 🕌 Visit the Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)

A treasure trove of Kerala murals and royal history, this palace tells stories of Kochi’s past with Portuguese and Dutch architectural fusion.


5. 🕍 Step into Jew Town and the Paradesi Synagogue

Wander through antique shops, spice warehouses, and the 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue, one of the oldest active synagogues in the Commonwealth.


6. 🚲 Take a Cycling or E-Bike Tour

See Kochi beyond the usual. Explore hidden lanes, coastal villages, and local markets with guided eco-friendly tours offered by companies like Tropiq Getaways.


7. 🛥️ Cruise the Backwaters on an E-Boat

Ditch the noisy engines. Go island hopping on electric boats through Kadamakudy or Kumbalangi—quiet, clean, and utterly serene.


8. 🧘 Watch a Kathakali or Kalaripayattu Show

Immerse yourself in Kerala’s culture by watching a Kathakali dance-drama or a Kalaripayattu martial art performance. Don’t miss the makeup session before the show!


9. 🍲 Try Kochi’s Culinary Trail

From traditional seafood to fusion cafés, Fort Kochi is a foodie’s paradise. Don’t miss:

  • Fish Moilee

  • Appam with stew

  • Local toddy shops (for the brave!)


10. 🌅 Unwind at a Rooftop Café or Beachside Spot

End your day with a chai or cocktail overlooking the sea. Great spots include:

  • Loafer’s Corner

  • Brunton Boatyard

  • Solar Café


💡 Travel Tip:

Kochi is walkable, slow, and soul-stirring. It’s best explored over 2–3 days, at your own pace.