Heritage Tour to Goa Forts and churches

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ruins of church — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This heritage tour is the best way to discover the cultural diversity, history and religious traditions and customs of Goa. The tour is to showcase the real essence of “Rome of the east’. it will make you soak in the rich cultural heritage of Goa. All the prominent vintage forts and churches that reflect the colonial legacy of India are included .

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At a glance

Duration: 4–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Discover Activities

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: local guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: food, drinks

Itinerary

Fort Aguada

30 min Admission included

Fort Aguada is easily one of the most popular destinations of Goa. It is the perfect testimony for the glory of Portuguese legacy. It was constructed by Portuguese in the 1612. The magnificent fort has been standing high with all its elegance for over four hundred years. Aguada Light house is also another feature that makes this spot popular among the tourists. Catching the sunset and sunrise view from here is a beautiful rewarding experience.
Reis Magos Fort

30 min Admission included

Reis Magos– The fort was constructed as an outpost for Adil Shah of Bijapur in 1493. When the Portuguese conquered Bardez, they renovated the fort and built along with the church. It was also used as a jail later by them. By 1993, it was abandoned and was it started deteriorating drastically and finally the restoration process started in 2008. This Portuguese styled fort facing the capital city of Panjim is surrounded by sturdy laterite walls studded with typically Portuguese turrets and formally accommodated viceroys and other dignitaries.
Se Cathedral

one hour Admission included

Se Cathedral, Old Goa– The architecture style of the Se Cathedral is Portuguese – Manueline. The exterior is Tuscan, whereas the interior is Corinthian. The church is 250 feet (76 m) in length and 181 feet (55 m) in breadth. The frontispiece stands 115 feet (35 m) high. The Se Cathedral’s tower houses a large bell known as the “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.

Ruins of the Church of St.Augustine, Old Goa – The church was constructed in 1602 by Augustinian friars who had arrived in Old Goa in 1587 and was abandoned in 1835 due to expulsion of religious orders from Goa and the Portuguese government ordered its demolition. All that’s left today of the Church of St Augustine is the 46m-high tower, which served as a belfry and formed part of the church’s facade.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

OYO 9860 Alluring 1BHK
Hotel Gautam
Tenement House
Storii by ITC Hotels Shanti Morada, Saligao
Ocean Waves Goa Holiday
OYO 9411 Resort Calangute
Rustic Comforts
OYO 12884 Neelratna Guest House
OYO Townhouse 041 Calangute
Dorress Inn
The Mint Goa
Lar Amorosa

and 322 more pickup points

Pick up & Drop will be provided from Hotels booked in Calangute, Baga, Arpora, Nagoa, Candolim, Sinquerim, Nerul Area. Transport required in areas other then mentioned above will be charged extra.