Explore Goa’s rich history and vibrant culture with a half-day tour of Old Goa and Panaji City, the past and present capitals.
Explore Goa’s rich history and vibrant culture with a half-day tour of Old Goa and Panaji City, the past and present capitals.
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Panaji - Start your day at the heart of Goa, Panaji (Panjim). Explore the cobblestone streets and admire the colourful villas and buildings from the Portuguese colonial era.
Head towards Miramar Beach, located at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the palm-fringed beach. - **Explore Goas’ Old…
- Panaji - Start your day at the heart of Goa, Panaji (Panjim). Explore the cobblestone streets and admire the colourful villas and buildings from the Portuguese colonial era.
Head towards Miramar Beach, located at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the palm-fringed beach.
- Explore Goas’ Old Latin Quarter in a Series of Fun Cryptic Clues - Late Morning: Latin Quarters Walk
Move on to Fontainhas, the capital of Panjim’s Latin quarter. Wander through narrow lanes adorned with colorful Portuguese villas, balconies, and red-tiled roofs.
Visit St. Sebastian’s Chapel, a 3-tiered whitewashed church from the 1800s. Explore the chic Gallery Gitanjali showcasing contemporary art and hosting cultural events.
- Old Goa - Afternoon: Old Goa Churches
Travel to Old Goa, also known as Velha Goa, located beside the Mandovi River. Begin your exploration of the former capital of Portuguese India.
Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, housing the remains of St. Francis Xavier, and the Church of St. Cajetan, inspired by St. Peter’s in Rome. Take in the grandeur of the Se Cathedral with its ornate chapels and bell tower.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Lunch
This brief half-day tour offers an exploration of Goa’s rich history and culture, highlighting Old Goa, the former capital during the Portuguese era, and Panaji, the current capital city of Goa. Tours booked as Shore Excursions (with pick-up from the port) will be treated as group tours on a SIC basis, accommodating up to 15 people in a mini-van….
This brief half-day tour offers an exploration of Goa’s rich history and culture, highlighting Old Goa, the former capital during the Portuguese era, and Panaji, the current capital city of Goa. Tours booked as Shore Excursions (with pick-up from the port) will be treated as group tours on a SIC basis, accommodating up to 15 people in a mini-van. Meanwhile, tours booked for FIT (with pick-up from a hotel or airport) will be considered private tours, utilizing a car.
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.