Day Trip: Step Back in Time - Exploring Goan Heritage and Local Life

Join me on this enchanting tour of how the locals lived their lives in the past. On hand witness the implements and instruments used by our agrarian and fishing Society. Visit a heritage home in the first capital of Goa and savour a goan lunch at a another heritage home.

Experience details

• Destination

  Goa

• Category

  Day trips

• Duration

  7 hours

• Mode of transport

  Car

• Available languages

  English

• What's included

  Entrance tickets • Private guide • Meals • A/C Car

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Panaji

• Goan Museum

  We begin first by visiting a Goan museum called Goa Chitra which is a tribute by its founder to his ancestors and to their way of life using age-old wisdom passed down through generations. It is an unique collection and display of traditional farming implements and other ancient tools of trade.

• Heritage House

  Be intrigued to know about the first Capital of Goa, where trade and commerce began with the earlier rulers settled on the banks of the Khushavati river. Unravel the mysteries of this forgotten capital city with a visit to an age old heritage mansion.

• Heritage House of Catholic Priest

  An opportune moment to visit another Heritage House that was built by a catholic missionary who settled in a village called Quepem and developed it for the betterment of the villagers. A freedom of choice to savour on a home cooked meal by the present owner made from age old Goan recipes handed down from generation to generation.

• Lunch At The Heritage House of The Catholic Priest

  A freedom of choice to savour on a home cooked meal by the present owner made from age old Goan recipes handed down from generation to generation.

• Visit Of A Traditional Goan Market

  Visit of local market to see the local produce of Goa.

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Mario

  A Passionate & Dedicated Host

  Mario

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  English
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Private guide
  • Meals
  • A/C Car

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.