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Glimpses of Goa: A Fascinating Day Trip Experience

Mario - A Passionate & Dedicated Host

Our local for this tour

Mario - A Passionate & Dedicated Host

Join me on this tour to explore Goa for its cultural history and see what the Portuguese from their dominant rule of 450 years in Goa have left behind.

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

Join me on this tour as we explore Goa for its cultural history the once famous entrepot for traders and merchants. The dominant Portuguese rule for 450 years in Goa has left behind beautiful colonial architecture of monuments, buildings and houses that have survived till date to reveal their stories. As we journey through the past and present of Goa on this tour be intrigued and mesmerised by the factual stories and anecdotes I share of my homeland Goa with you.

Experience a Goan marketplace where local merchants sell their indigenous produce. Encounter Goa's mysterious past riddled with local lore as you visit the Church at Old Goa and Hindu Temple that have a deep and a profound rich history. End the trip with a visit to a local spice plantation and relish a real authentic Goan meal made from locally sourced ingredients.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Panaji

  • Old Quarter Walk: A walk through the streets of Fontainhas

    A Visit of the old quarter to see some of the Goan heritage houses,its architecture and colonial colours.

  • Stop at the Oldest Bakery

    A stop at the oldest bakery of the city to sample some of the traditional sweets of Goa made on firewood.

  • Local Fruit & Vegetable market

    A stop at a local market to see the local produce of Goa

  • Old Goa Heritage Monuments

    Visit of Old Goa Bom Jesus Church

  • Hindu Temple

    Visit of a Goan Hindu Temple. To see its Architecture and to understand a bit of Hinduism.

  • Spice Plantation

    A Spice Plantation tour with Lunch
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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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.

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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