Old Goa Heritage Walk: Explore Historical Churches and Landmarks from the Portuguese Era

Embark on the Old Goa Heritage Walk and discover the rich history of this former capital city during the Portuguese era. Explore magnificent churches and landmarks from the past.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Church of St. Francis of Assissi - This is a fine baroque style church with plenty of wall paintings and intricate wood work.
  • Viceroy’s Arch - A majestic archway leading as a main entrance to the city of Old Goa from the Mandovi river front
  • Church of Our Lady of the Rosary - This is one of the most beautiful churches architecturally and…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fee included
  • Complimentary Old Goa Heritage Map
  • Guidance by a friendly English-speaking host
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Experience the most intriguing elements of Portuguese history with our Old Goa Heritage Walk. Previously, Old Goa was not only the capital of Goa but also a bustling city, even before the Portuguese era. It was once the heart of the empire of Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah. The Portuguese, led by Afonso de Albuquerque, arrived in 1510 and seized the city from…

Location
Viceroys Arch, Goa
Our Tour Presenter will be waiting for you at the Viceroy's Arch. We will share the presenters contact number after you complete your booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Krankajen
Nov 3, 2024
Great guided tour of Old Goa - Valama is a great guide who knows the history of Goa and makes her tour interesting and engaging. We nearly didn’t have time to do this tour but glad we did. You can’t come to Goa and not spend time on the tour
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849nagarajb
Nov 1, 2024
Old Goa in New light - Wonderful step back in time with Vimala on this old Goa tour. Fascinating history of the churches and their connection to goa. Vimala made this a wonderful morning. Would highly recommend.
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Goplaces49893355924
Oct 30, 2024
Incredible tour - The whole experience was amazing! Our incredible guide Vimala made sure that we had the best experience possible! Really recommend it
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Mpembina
Oct 26, 2024
Great way to learn about Goa’s Portuguese history - This tour is a great way to learn about the Portuguese presence in Goa. Our excellent ‘storyteller’, Pawan, really brought the few remaining (but impressive) Portuguese buildings in Old Goa to life with an abundance of information and anecdotes. It is a walking tour but the buildings are close to each other so not far to walk. However, it was a very hot day so bringing water would be wise!
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537nayans
Oct 14, 2024
Fascinating History - Passionate Guide - The history is fascinating. The guide (Pavan) was very passionate about it. The architecture is beautiful. Strongly recommended if you are not a ‘party/chill only’ Goa visitor.
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Bethemilydear55
Oct 14, 2024
Wonderful walking tour with vimala - Brilliant walking guide around old Goa. I was lucky to have the guide all to myself despite booking a group tour and Vimala was incredibly knowledgeable about the various churches we saw. Incredibly reasonably compared to other guided tours ❣️
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Navigate22585813032
Oct 13, 2024
Old Goa walk with enchanting tales - We had a fantastic walk with Make it Happen. Pawan was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and a charming storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Pioneer39156767778
Oct 10, 2024
A new way to explore old Goa - Did two walks with Lata (exploring Fontainhas) and Vimala (Old Goa) - and both of them were incredibly insightful. Both Lata and Vimala were extremely warm and knowledgeable, giving us tit-bits about the history of Goa, and their experience with the city as well. Would totally recommend this to someone looking to do something a little different and culturally immersive. Hope to go back soon and experience some more!
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Helle
Oct 10, 2024
A fantastic tour of Old Goa - We had a fantastic tour around Old Goa, thanks to our guide Vimala Desouza, who calmly and engagingly shared the fascinating history of the place over the course of two hours.
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Sparklesac
Oct 11, 2024
Authentic experience in Old Goa - The historic story of Old Goa was delivered so well by Vimala on our relaxed walk. So many engaging stories bringing to life the rich heritage of the area. Highly recommend!
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