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Panaji Heritage Walk: Discover Fontainhas and Old Goa
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204 Ratings
Panaji
Explore Panjim’s rich history on the Fontainhas Heritage Walk. Discover Nova Goa’s evolution, iconic landmarks, and stories from the Portuguese era.
Explore Panjim’s rich history on the Fontainhas Heritage Walk. Discover Nova Goa’s evolution, iconic landmarks, and stories from the Portuguese era.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fontainhas - Fontainhas maintains its Portuguese influence particularly through its architecture. Its heritage ambience represents the traditional Portuguese influence in the area.
- St Sebastian Chapel - The Chapel of St Sebastian, erected in 1880, is located at the southern end of the Fontainhas.
- Sao Tome Old Quarter - The colonial…
- Fontainhas - Fontainhas maintains its Portuguese influence particularly through its architecture. Its heritage ambience represents the traditional Portuguese influence in the area.
- St Sebastian Chapel - The Chapel of St Sebastian, erected in 1880, is located at the southern end of the Fontainhas.
- Sao Tome Old Quarter - The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church overlooking the city of Panjim.
- Jardim Garcia de Orta - A memorial of a popular Medical Doctor who had kept his Jewish roots a secret in order to save his skin.
What's Included
- Guided Trail
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Guided Trail
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Bicycle use
- Personal Expenses
- Additional time beyond the standard duration (It can be done as private with extra charges)
- Private transportation
- Bicycle use
- Personal Expenses
- Additional time beyond the standard duration (It can be done as private with extra charges)
Additional Information
Situated in Goa’s capital, Fontainhas is a captivating area known for its vibrant streets and houses. Discover how ‘Nova Goa’ emerged as the new capital after the decline of Old Goa due to disease. Hear fascinating tales about the area’s most notable landmarks. Additionally, enjoy a visit to a local home and one of the city’s oldest bakeries to sample…
Situated in Goa’s capital, Fontainhas is a captivating area known for its vibrant streets and houses. Discover how ‘Nova Goa’ emerged as the new capital after the decline of Old Goa due to disease. Hear fascinating tales about the area’s most notable landmarks. Additionally, enjoy a visit to a local home and one of the city’s oldest bakeries to sample some traditional treats.
Highlights
- Walking tour of the first Portuguese settlement in Panjim
- Exploring key features in the Sao Tome locality
- Vibrant streets and stunning architectural details of Fontainhas
- Tasting snacks at a Goan bakery in operation since the 1920s
- Visit to an Indo-Portuguese house
- Local legends and stories
Location
MO's Cafe
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
(204 Ratings)
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Priyadarshinic
Jun 28, 2025
An immersive experience full of warmth! - We had an amazing time with Adolfina - it was an engaging tour around the beautiful neighbourhoods brightened up with stories and anecdotes. Adolfina is not only a great storyteller but such a warm host! We are coming back for more!
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Pk0423
Jun 27, 2025
The Stories of Fontainhas - Walking through Fontainhas with Soul Travelling was a memorable experience. Our small group led by Adolfina bonded over interesting stories and anecdotes about Goa, its rich history within the lanes of the gorgeous quarter. I couldn't have asked for a better Ambassador, by the end of the walk I had learnt so much more than I had anticipated about Goa, its history and the stories that make up the fabric of its many communities. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you!
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Voyager34570413436
Jun 23, 2025
Soul Enriching. - The walk with details and other members, was an amazing and enriching experience. Came to know about such exciting facts. Our experience expert, Adolfina was exceptionally good and how beautifully she blended history with current way of architecture. The surprise at the end was truly worth a memory! Thank you.
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Coastal26235111234
Jun 18, 2025
Excellent experience - It was excellent and very informative. Saw a different side to Goa that I didn’t know existed. Highly recommend. Best of Portuguese Goa.
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835snehj
Jun 13, 2025
Latin Quarter Walk Panjim - Roy was an amazing host and he made the entire experience very comfortable and happy.
The walk was very informative and obviously very beautiful.
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Globetrotting628812
Jun 12, 2025
When stories breathe life into our spaces - an unforgettable afternoon in Goa - India is best described as a civilization; country is a very narrow confine to explain it. Each part has its own rich folklore, a past seeped in many generational stories, and the same holds true for Goa. Adolfina is a true gem — her zeal and passion, her crafty storytelling made my kids and me look at the Latin Quarters with awe and wonder, which they truly deserve.
We did have a separate connect as healers, albeit through different types of practices — yet rooted in the desire to serve and cherish.
Thank you so much, Adolfina, Prateek, and Soul Travelling, for making our trip truly unforgettable.
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Vacation43189365403
Jun 12, 2025
Escape to heritage - Amazing, filled with lots of views having a historical and cultural heritage showcasing a truly different side of Goa.
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Lillyf699
Jun 10, 2025
Latin Quarter Walking Tour - I really enjoyed this tour. My guide was Adolfina, she has an incredible amount of knowledge and a very pleasant, warm manner. I learned a lot from her about Goa's story. We also visited a bakery and tried some things. A great afternoon, I highly recommend this tour!
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Vivekp1040
Jun 10, 2025
Explore the other side of Goa - with Soul Traveling and Adolfina!! - This walk was suggested by a friend. Initially was sceptical...but later was awestruck with the knowledge our Guide had.
She (Adolfina- our guide/now friend ) made us realise....how historic things around us were.....from the history and connecting it to its present relevance...the food we tasted, then a home visit... With a small wine tasting session.
Gist: 2 and a half hours packed with fun, laughter and awe.
Thanks a lot to Soul Traveling and Adolfina for showing us this side of Goa and Fontainhas😊
Highly recommended!!!
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Shaurya26
Jun 1, 2025
The Fontainhas Trail by Soul Travelling - The picturesque Fontainhas made lively with the history narrated with passion by our enthusiastic ambassador Pratik made it a memorable day
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