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Old Goa Heritage Walk: Explore Historical Churches and Landmarks from the Portuguese Era
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511 Ratings
Velha Goa
Embark on the Old Goa Heritage Walk and discover the rich history of this former capital city during the Portuguese era. Explore magnificent churches and landmarks from the past.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Church of St. Francis of Assissi - This is a fine baroque style church with plenty of wall paintings and intricate wood work.
- Viceroy’s Arch - A majestic archway leading as a main entrance to the city of Old Goa from the Mandovi river front
- Church of Our Lady of the Rosary - This is one of the most beautiful churches architecturally and historically Signiant to Old Goa. This church is part of the collection belonging to the World Heritage Site of churches and convents of Goa.
What's Included
- Entrance Fee included
- Complimentary Old Goa Heritage Map
- Guidance by a friendly English-speaking host
What's Not Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
Additional Information
Experience the most intriguing elements of Portuguese history with our Old Goa Heritage Walk. Previously, Old Goa was not only the capital of Goa but also a bustling city, even before the Portuguese era. It was once the heart of the empire of Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah. The Portuguese, led by Afonso de Albuquerque, arrived in 1510 and seized the city from Adil Shah, the Bijapur Kingdom’s leader. Their main intentions for the East were commerce and spreading Christianity.
On our Old Goa Heritage Walk, discover some extremely important historical edifices. Old Goa, a World Heritage site, is home to some of the most majestic and ancient churches in the region. The magnificent Sé Cathedral, St. Francis of Assissi Church, the Chapel of St. Catherine, Church of Our Lady of Rosary and the dome-shaped church of St. Cajetan are among the many you’ll see.
- Dress Code: It is mandatory to cover knees and shoulders to enter Churches
Location
Viceroys Arch, Goa
Our Tour Presenter will be waiting for you at the Viceroy's Arch. We will share the presenters contact number after you complete your booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Srivatsand
Jun 18, 2024
GOA is best enjoyed with Vimala’s tours - We did two tours with Vimala and they were fantastic. Vimala has deep knowledge about the local history and goes at a pace that’s customized to your need and interest. I will be recommending Vimala’s tours to all my friends visiting Goa
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998nunov
Jun 17, 2024
Amazing guide - I really enjoyed Vimala's knowledge of Old Goa, truly recommended.
We walked all over the town and went into multiple churches and museums of Christian heritage and Portuguese influence in the area.
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Margot
Jun 12, 2024
Special tour with Vimala - We had Vimala for our tour on a rainy Wednesday, definitely do not let the rain stop you from going on this tour, all of the trees and beautiful colours just pop. Vimala was fantastic we felt at home with her instantly. She was super knowledgeable about the history of old goa, something which we are now well versed in.
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Traveler58603008277
Jun 4, 2024
Guide behaviour and caring towards guests are very nice.. - Guide Ms Vimala has wonderful knowledge and explained old goa very detailed throughout the walk. Me and my family had enjoyed it.
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Navigator05749612198
May 30, 2024
Touring Old Goa with Vimala is a must-do! - Vimala was a brilliant guide through old Goa! She has a very deep understanding of the area’s history and present culture. She is extremely kind, and makes the tour both enriching and fun! If you are in old Goa you do not want to miss this experience.
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Brockd718
May 28, 2024
Lovely Morning History Walk - My partner and I spent a lovely morning walking around Old Goa with our storyteller, Vimala. We found it to be a perfect blend of historical information, walking, and friendly conversation. Vimala is an expert guide -- knowledgeable, kind, and engaging. As a student studying Indian history, I really appreciated Vimala's passion for the details of architectural syncretism in the area's old churches. We got to see the Viceroy's Arch, St. Cajetan Church, Se Cathedral, the Chapel of St. Catherine, and the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Afterwards, Vimala gave us some great recommendations on further historical sites to visit in the area. We recommend this tour wholeheartedly!
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Zvakanaka
May 24, 2024
Great Tour - Vimala did a great job of sharing stories about Old Goa. I could've easily visited all these places on my own, but I would've missed so much. I'm usually not a big fan of guided tours, but this one was small, personal, and extremely well done.
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Aswini2018
May 20, 2024
Highly recommend - Vimala dsouza, our storyteller, was excellent. She entertained us with stories from the past and answered all our questions..
Highly recommend for everyone visiting Goa and wants to know a slice of history about old Goa.
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443lolae
May 19, 2024
Easy to learn with Vimala - Very instructive ..we learned a lot with Vimala....she made the tour very didactic. Old Goa is an insteresting place from a colonial and catholic point of view.
She helped a lot after the tour finding a taxi for us because of the heavy rain
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Alicecp970ca
Apr 27, 2024
Walking tour - Mudgha was a very informative and knowledgable guide. Overall a great tour of old Goa.
Just make sure to bring a hat and water !
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