Jewish Heritage and Cochin Highlights
Cochin Jewish Heritage Tour and Highlights
Duration: 6 hours
Enjoy a guided tour of Cochin’s historic Synagogues. Learn about the history of the ancient Synagogues that have stood tall for so long in Kerala. Don’t miss Jewish Heritage tour of Cochin.
What sets this tour apart?
- An exclusive tour
- Experience Jewish life and culture
- Visit historic Synagogues
- Learn about the story of the Jews of Kerala
Tour Highlights
- Visit Cochin’s historic synagogues, remnants of its once-flourishing Jewish community.
- Walk through the bustling streets of ‘Jew town’ and experience how the vibrant community lived years ago.
- Stop at the exquisite 450-year-old Paradesi Synagogue. The stunning interiors boast Belgian chandeliers and Chinese tiles. Of seven local synagogues, it is the only one still in operation.
- Visit cemetery in Mattancherry; explore the area’s antique shops and spice markets, the dramatic Chinese fishing nets.
- Enjoy the amazing Ernakulam Synagogue that has just been renovated.
- Explore Parur Synagogue, an architectural gem dating from 1616 that is now a museum.