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Goan Bread Journey: Discover Poi and Pao
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126 Ratings
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Uncover the rich history and art of Old Goa on the Christian Art Trail. Discover the secrets of Santa Monica Convent, the bones of Queen Ketevan, and the origins of the delicious Bebinca dessert.
Uncover the rich history and art of Old Goa on the Christian Art Trail. Discover the secrets of Santa Monica Convent, the bones of Queen Ketevan, and the origins of the delicious Bebinca dessert.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Da Tita by Magic Italy - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Step into the charming ambiance of a Goan bakery and witness a live baking session. This cultural fusion, particularly the art of pao making, was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese and is now a staple of the region’s culinary heritage. Dive into a genuine Goan experience by…
- Da Tita by Magic Italy - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Step into the charming ambiance of a Goan bakery and witness a live baking session. This cultural fusion, particularly the art of pao making, was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese and is now a staple of the region’s culinary heritage. Dive into a genuine Goan experience by exploring a traditional mud bakery in Majorda. Observe, participate, and create your own pao/bread, ready to be baked in a classic oven. Inhale deeply as the scent of baking bread and burning wood envelops your senses. Soon, enjoy freshly-baked bread straight from the oven. Watch the steam rise as you break a piece of the hot pao, savoring the sweet aroma before indulging in the soft, spongy center that melts in your mouth. This is the essence of the Goan Bread Making Experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Gaining insight into the art of bread baking and the significance of the Goan Poder.
- Unraveling the history of Pao and its journey to Goa.
- Engaging in hands-on Poi making.
- Observing the baking process of poi (a type of bread).
- Visiting the Local Majorda Railway Station.
- Crafting your own Panino from a Poi with a delightful Italian twist!
A vehicle is necessary for the trail.
What's Included
- Guided Tour
- Snacks
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- All fees and/or taxes
- First Aid / Medical kit
- Guided Tour
- Snacks
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- All fees and/or taxes
- First Aid / Medical kit
What's Not Included
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Bottled water
- This is not a walking trail. Guests are requested to have their own vehicle as we visit two places.
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Bottled water
- This is not a walking trail. Guests are requested to have their own vehicle as we visit two places.
Additional Information
- Grasping the art of bread baking and recognizing the significance of the Goan Poder.
- Engaging with the baker
- Unraveling the history of Pao and its journey to Goa.
- Gaining practical experience in Poi making
- Observing the baking process of poi (a variety of bread)
- Touring the Local Majorda Cargo Railway Station
- Creating a personalized Panino from a Poi with a delightful Italian flair!
- Grasping the art of bread baking and recognizing the significance of the Goan Poder.
- Engaging with the baker
- Unraveling the history of Pao and its journey to Goa.
- Gaining practical experience in Poi making
- Observing the baking process of poi (a variety of bread)
- Touring the Local Majorda Cargo Railway Station
- Creating a personalized Panino from a Poi with a delightful Italian flair!
Location
Da Tita by Magic Italy - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
You will meet the ambassador/host at the entrance of the restaurant.
Note: This is not a walking trail. Transport would be required between the different points in the trail. We recommend using the same transport that you come by for the whole trail. Transport is not provided by Soul Travelling.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(126 Ratings)
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Onair32990802306
Oct 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Authentic Goan Bread Baking Experience! - During our October holiday in Goa, we joined the Goan Bread Baking Experience with Soul Traveling, and it was absolutely worth it! The session was led by Pratik Joshi, a mechanical engineer by profession and a true local with wonderful insights into Goan food and culture.
The experience started at Good Vibes Café, Moira, which was easy to locate using the link provided. After a short introduction, we visited a traditional bakery owned by Ms. Fatima and Mr. Bartholomew, where we spent about two hours learning about and baking traditional Goan breads like poiee, undao, and pao.
Ms. Fatima patiently explained every step of the process and answered all our questions. At the end, we were each given a poiee to take back, and later enjoyed making delicious paninis at the café with cheese, jalapeños, olives, and more — a perfect finish!
Overall, a well-organized, informative, and truly immersive Goan experience. Highly recommended for anyone who loves local culture and cuisine!.
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202nageshw
Oct 26, 2025
Fun time making my own panini at Moira - Very exciting and fun to learn the old methods of making a bread .. and also enjoyed learning the history which was educative . And the taste of fresh bread / panini .. was yummy and there were many varieties of breads .. It was enjoyable.
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Canfinad
Oct 22, 2025
A bread-ed tour ;) with a poie-tic experience! - Amazing tour starting off with Portuguese heritage to an almost century old bakery (Tavaris bakery with a gracious owner). We kneaded a dough watched the wood fire oven prep and baking of poie (infamous Goan wheat bread). Ended the tour a a cute little cafe where we made a panini (images below). Koonan and Atul, our tour guides were extremely lovely and we chatted all along the way. A must tour if you love bread and even if you don’t!!
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Climber63273271343
Oct 22, 2025
Now I love bread even more!! - The poie(goan bread) & panini making experience exceeded all expectations. Right from visiting the century old Tavares bakery and understanding the relevance of bread to watching the entire process has been once unforgettable experience. We had Koonan & Atul walk us through the experience and they were brilliant companions equipped with knowledge of Portuguese roots and history of bread making.
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730pearln
Oct 22, 2025
Soulfully Satisfied - From being not so interested in cooking to being fully attentive to the entire bread making process, this trip was not only informative but super fun with our ambassador Koonan and Atul. Taking back a stomach full and tasty self made poee along with a memory full of laughter. Definitely recommended and will surely be taking another tour.
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Nomad35316084124
Oct 11, 2025
An amazing authentic experience - Great experience with authentic insight on how bread is made. Our tour guide Karan was great at making the experience memorable
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563simranc
Oct 11, 2025
Experience bread like never before - Loved the experience, Karan really was a great tour guide, one must experience this on their trip to Goa!
The bread was out of this world.
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Rajatsn6573qz
Oct 4, 2025
Life of pao North Goa - Good to learn about couture of bread and baking bread .
Fatima aunty gave us very good experience and it was fun and enjoyed fully
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Lightpacker504148
Sep 27, 2025
Authentic Goan break making experience - Had a an amazing experience baking the authentic goan bread! It was an unforgettable and unique experience. Thanks Medora for guiding me through it!!
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846vikramd
Oct 26, 2025
Tracing the scent of freshly baked dreams - Had a wonderful time, Kannan was incredibly welcoming and made the whole experience personal and fun. Recommended d for anyone who wants to explore the art of making real Goan Bread along with great company!
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