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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Discover Portuguese heritage & cultural in Goa, Enjoy a guided walk into the colourful neighbourhood of "Fontainhas", which stands as a testament to the region’s rich colonial history and cultural heritage.
Also discover best preserved colonial era churches like: Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the mummified body of the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. Magnificent "Se Cathedral" & finally experience the panoramic view from Dona Paula jetty.
NOTE: Tourists arriving by CRUISE ships CANNOT book this tour, because Sea Port authorities have their own transport setup.
NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.
Options
Private Tour of Fontainhas & Old Goa's Portuguese Heritage
Pickup included
From Goa Port/dock
If arriving by cruise
Guided
Pickup & drop from Goa port
Private car
Pickup included
What's included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Accompanying Guide during the entire tour
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
What to expect
Basilica of Bom Jesus
30m · Admission ticket included
Morning meet our host at your respective hotels. Get briefed about the day's plan, later get driven to Old Goa to discover Churches from Portuguese heritage, visit the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the mummified body of the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. The Se Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It is one of the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa and is one of the largest Churches in Asia. It houses a large Golden Bell on account of its rich tone. It is said to be the largest in Goa and One of the best in the world. NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.
Se Cathedral
30m · Admission ticket included
The Se Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It is one of the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa and is one of the largest Churches in Asia. It houses a large Golden Bell on account of its rich tone. It is said to be the largest in Goa and One of the best in the world. NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.
Fontainhas
1h · Admission ticket included
After the Churches, let’s take a walk in one of the Latin quarters located at Fontainhas in Panjim. As you pass through the famous statue of Abade Faria or Jose Custodio de Faria trying to hypnotize a women, next to the Government Secretariat, which was sculpted in 1945 by famous sculptor Ramchandra Pandurang Kamat of Madkai.
1h
Later, we visit Dona Paula Jetty, a brief walk will get you to the main point of view, enjoy the sea breeze and the panaromic view of the Arabian Sea. Later, we drive for OPTIONAL Lunch at Upper House restaurant or Panjim Inn (at your expense if opted). Post lunch, we safely drive you to your respective resort.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Centrally located North Goa hotels typically. The Hotels located in "South Goa " hotels are not a usual pickup area.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the Church.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.