One Heart, Two Worlds | Jew Town

The Enduring Legacy of Cochin's Jewish Community

In the heart of Cochin lies a tale of resilience and belonging. The Jews of Cochin flourished under the Raja of Kochi, who welcomed them with royal privileges etched on copper plates.

When the Portuguese arrived, the Jews lost their principality, but the Raja offered them sanctuary nearby — creating Jewtown. There, they rebuilt their lives, preserving their rich heritage.

One Heart, Two Worlds invites you to walk these historic streets, hear stories of friendship and survival, and witness a legacy that still shapes Cochin today.

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Focus: History, architecture, culture, music, people, places

Duration: ~2.5 Hours

Distance: ~1.5 Kms

Tour Time slots: 8:00 am, 4:30 pm, Mon-Sun

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✪ Highlights

Learn about the arrival of the Jews to Kerala.
Explore the rich cultural traditions of the Cochin Jewish community.
Stroll through the historical neighborhood and learn about the synagogues that once stood on the street.
Discover the unique architectural features of the neighborhood.
Visit the tomb of a Jewish man with super powers.
Hear tales of the men and women from the community who went on to create history.

✪ What's included

Tour led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
Refreshments

✪ What's excluded

This is a walking trail, and we do not use vehicles.
Hotel pickups and drops.
Meals (can be added, see Lila Fort Kochi Connection)
Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
We do not enter any heritage monuments except what is mentioned in the inclusions.

✪ Traveller Tips

Please carry your own water bottle.
We recommend wearing comfortable footwear and using sunscreen.
Please also carry your own umbrella/raincoat or cap/hat/sunglasses (as the weather dictates).

✪ Mandates

Photography is permitted. Videography is not permitted. If you are a researcher, guide, a travel writer, or a blogger, kindly request consent from the Organizer before the tour.
We will be serving refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by The Kochi Heritage Project.

✪ Cancellation & Refund Policy

The Kochi Heritage Project works on a 100% advance payment before the walk. Tour bookings shall be confirmed only once The Kochi Heritage Project receives full payment.
Tour can be cancelled up to 7 days before their start for a full refund. Tour cancellation made between 7 to 3 days of the tour incur a 50% cancellation fee and within 3 days of the tour date incur a 100% cancellation fee, though they can be rescheduled for no additional fees.
No refunds will be issued in case an attendee/attendees fail to turn up for the tour.
All of our tours are rain or shine, and will only be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. If a guest chooses to cancel a tour due to weather, the above policy stands.
Cancellation of a tour due to circumstances beyond the control of The Kochi Heritage Project including but not limited to an act of God, riots, war, strikes, civil unrest, terrorism, governmental regulations, floods, earthquakes, fire, extreme weather and other natural disasters, shall be made at The Kochi Heritage Project's sole discretion without notice. Actual costs incurred on special arrangements made for the tour (if any), including cancellation charges on vehicles booked shall be deducted.
The Kochi Heritage Project shall at its discretion be entitled to cancel any tour on a full refund of the fees to the guest for any reason that the company may deem fit with or without prior notice to the guest.
Payment of refund shall be made within 15 days of walk cancellation. (subject to the above cancellation policy)

One Heart, Two Worlds | Jew Town

The Enduring Legacy of Cochin's Jewish Community

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