Devotional & Spiritual
St Francis Church
Built in 1503 and the oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was buried before his…
30 min
Free entry
A two-kilometre loop through Dutch cemeteries, Portuguese houses, spice warehouses, colonial bungalows and street art from the Biennale.
Don't miss
- Princess Street
- Dutch Cemetery
- Bastion Bungalow
- Biennale street art
- Santa Cruz Basilica
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Entry
- Free
- Best time
- Morning
- Photography
- Allowed
Works well for
Couple
Solo
Family
Corporate
Seniors
Tips from our editors
Do it before 10am — Fort Kochi is flat, shaded and humid, and the light is best early. Bicycle rentals are widely available if you want to cover more.
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