Kochi Food & Culture Tour: Spices, Street Food & Local Markets | 4 Nights and 5 Days Kerala Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
A curated 4-night, 5-day Kerala tour package that immerses families and food lovers in the vibrant tastes, aromatic spice lanes and historic markets of Kochi. Perfect as a Kerala Family tour package, this itinerary blends culinary experiences, guided market walks, and cultural insights across Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Ernakulam. Explore bustling spice bazaars, sample street-side specialties, join a hands-on Kerala cooking session, and discover heritage sites framed by colonial...
Itinerary
Arrival in Kochi & Evening Street Food Walk
Arrive at Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam railway station and transfer to your Fort Kochi hotel. Settle in and relax before an orientation street food walk through the lanes of Fort Kochi. Meet your local guide and sample an introduction to Kochi’s flavors: banana fritters, paniyaram, fresh seafood snacks and local sweets. The walk finishes at the waterfront with views of the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets.
Tip: Keep small change handy for market purchases; wear comfortable shoes for cobbled streets.
Historic Fort Kochi & Mattancherry Spice Market
Morning guided walk around Fort Kochi: visit the St. Francis Church, Dutch Cemetery and photo stops at colonial buildings. After a short transfer to Mattancherry, explore the bustling Mattancherry Spice Market with a spice expert — learn to identify pepper, cinnamon, clove, cardamom and more. Taste local chutneys, pickles and sweetmeats from market vendors and enjoy lunch at a heritage café.
Evening free to explore galleries or attend an optional Kathakali demonstration (local performance can be arranged).
Note: The spice market is aromatic and busy — sample responsibly and ask before photographing vendors.
Local Markets, Tea Shops & Street Food Sampling
Today’s focus is Ernakulam’s local markets and iconic tea shops. Visit Broadway Market and nearby lanes to taste breakfast specialties like kappa and meen (tapioca & fish) combos, duck roast sandwiches, and filter coffee from old-style tea shops. Explore fresh produce lanes, fish markets and bakeries known for Kerala-style pastries. Lunch at a favorite local eatery serving family-style thali.
Late afternoon: guided walk through artisan shops, spice packaging units and small-scale bakeries. Return to Fort Kochi for an evening at leisure.
Tip: Carry a reusable water bottle; vendors are happy to refill with safe drinking water when asked.
Hands-on Kerala Cooking Class & Cultural Evening
Join a morning Kerala home cooking class with a local family or chef. Learn to prepare staples like appam, stew, fish curry, and traditional desserts. Enjoy the meal you helped prepare for lunch. Afterward, free time to visit the Kerala Folklore Museum or shop for spices and street food souvenirs.
In the evening, attend an optional traditional performance (Kathakali or Mohiniyattam) or take a sunset ferry ride along the backwaters near Ernakulam.
Special note: Cooking classes are interactive and family-friendly; children can join with supervision.
Last-minute Markets & Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning for last-minute market visits in Fort Kochi or Mattancherry — purchase spices, pickles, banana chips and street-food-style snacks to take home. Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport or railway station for onward travel.
Tip: Pack purchased spices in sealed bags; declare any agricultural items as required by customs at your destination.
Inclusions
- 4 nights accommodation in a centrally located 3★/4★ hotel in Fort Kochi (family rooms available)
- Daily breakfast and 3 curated meals (as specified: 2 lunches, 1 cooking-class lunch)
- Guided street food walks, spice market tour and market immersion
- Hands-on Kerala cooking class with a local chef/family
- Private airport/rail transfers on arrival and departure (within Kochi city limits)
- Entrance fees for listed heritage sites (where applicable)
- Local guide (English-speaking) and all local transportation for listed activities
- Bottled water during tours and market walks
Note: Hotel upgrade options and extra meals can be arranged on request.
Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to Kochi
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals not listed in the inclusions and any alcoholic beverages
- Tips/gratuities for guides, drivers and service staff
- Optional performances or activities with additional charges (Kathakali, backwater cruises beyond short ferry rides)
- Early check-in/late check-out charges if applicable
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