Private Tour of Fontainhas & Old Goa's Portuguese Heritage

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 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: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–69 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Accompanying Guide during the entire tour
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Basilica of Bom Jesus

30 min Admission 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

30 min Admission 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

one hour Admission 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.
Stop 4

one hour

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 point and pickup

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

Pickup points

The Menino Regency
OYO 19517 Hotel Guimaka Classic
Calangute Residency
Dimar Beach Hotel
Casa Dos Rebelos
Hotel O The Hotel Classic
OYO 7490 Bevvan Resort
Friends Clubhouse 1 Beside Cafe Toto's
Ticlo Resorts, Goa
Horizon
Super OYO Roshan Villa Near Immaculate Conception Church
Senor Angelo Resort

and 115 more pickup points

Centrally located North Goa hotels typically. The Hotels located in "South Goa " hotels are not a usual pickup area.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.

Options

From Goa Port/dock

If arriving by cruise

Guided

Pickup & drop from Goa port

Private car

Pickup included
Private Tour of Fontainhas & Old Goa's Portuguese Heritage

Pickup included