Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

A view of the icon of Cochin and also the stories of Chinese sailors to Malabar

The Story of the Portuguese who set out to find pepper and Christians in India

The beginnings of a European city in India, the Fort and the City of Santa Cruz.

Learn about the Portuguese influences in Kerala from the culture to the cuisine to the language. Also learn about the Portuguese slave trade and tales of protective spirits passed on for generations

Learn about Dutch Architecture influences in Cochin and the story of how a 17th Century treatise is still relevant in Ayurveda.

Stories of tea, cricket and art festivals

Stories of the British and their fight for supremacy in the Indian Subcontinent

As the tour winds down, we take you to Princess Street, where colonial charm meets modern-day Kochi. Lined with colorful Portuguese- and Dutch-era buildings, quirky cafés, art boutiques, and independent stores, this street is a perfect blend of history and contemporary life. Walk with us past vintage architecture, vibrant street art, and lively shopfronts as we share stories of the street’s past and how it continues to evolve today. You’ll hear about the families who’ve lived here for generations, the artists and entrepreneurs shaping its present, and the quiet details that most visitors miss. Whether it’s exchanging stories with a friendly local or admiring the fading murals on sun-washed walls, Princess Street offers the perfect final chapter to your Fort Kochi experience.