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

The Old Goa Heritage Walk delves into intriguing historical facts from the era of Portuguese rule. Before becoming the capital under Portuguese control, Old Goa was already a bustling city and served as the capital of the Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah empire. The Portuguese, led by commander 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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Andreagv6869kn
Mar 24, 2025
Perfect Saturday morning activity in Goa - I was incredibly lucky for two reasons: 1st, I had Pawan as my guide for this activity, and 2nd -- I had him all to myself!! Discovering Old Goa with him was engaging, fun, and memorable. I learned so much. Thanks, Pawan!
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Muikkum
Mar 22, 2025
highly recommended - Old Goa Heritage Walk - excellent experience overall. Vimala was great as our guide and I can really recommend her. I also took part in another guided walk with her and it was equally interesting.
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Devansh94
Mar 22, 2025
Informative, relaxed walk with a great storyteller - Brilliant walk. You learn and see so much about the while walking around this beautiful part of Goa. Mrs. Vimala was knowledgeable, patient and warm and time just flew by. Tours like these help make the buildings come alive.
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Discover45916976958
Mar 19, 2025
An engaging evening in Velga Goa - A highly engaging and informative walk weaved through the churches of Velha Goa with our guide Mrs. Vimla D'Souza. A very warm person who was patient and took everyone along. I have been to the same churches earlier but it was a much more involving experience with all the stories and anecdotes. Highly recommended!
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Shilpa_g
Mar 14, 2025
Shoutout to Vimala- our guide! A great experience on the Walking Tour of Old Goa- thanks to Vimala! - This is a very unique tour of Old Goa and visiting the different Chruches. Our Guide Vimala was excellent and was very knowledgeable about the history and the area of Old Goa. She spent a lot of time annwering our questions patiently and we were very pleased with the length and the pace of this walking tour.
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Darkok646
Mar 13, 2025
Awesome tour with Priankaa - Great tour and great guide. Priankaa has a lots of knowledge and you learn a lot on Goan past... And present. It was Fun too. Highly recommend
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Johnathang166
Mar 4, 2025
Old Goa, not to be missed! - Our guide Velma really added value to our experience. Her knowledge of old Goa gave us key insights into the history and life of this incredible, historically significant site.
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Breem826
Feb 23, 2025
Excellent guided walk - I would highly recommend this guided walk round Old Goa. My guide - Vimala De Souza - made the walk fun, interesting and relaxed. There was a huge amount of fascinating information about the country, area, and churches we visited. The churches are spectacular, all with their own story. Vimala has added some really nice touches to the walk too, which are really thoughtful. I loved it, and would recommend it.
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L6402rsrosac
Feb 21, 2025
Brilliant Tour! - We loved our experience with Vimala doing the Old Goa Heritage Tour! We learnt so much, saw beautiful architecture and everything was explained by Vimala in a way that was informative, interesting and engaging. The tour was at a great pace and we enjoyed some lovely coconut water halfway through. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Goa - it was totally brilliant.
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V650lqiwonas
Feb 20, 2025
Thank you, Vimala! - I highly recommend this guided tour of Old Goa! Our guide Vimala, was a wonderful person with a huge wealth of knowledge and a palpable passion for the area's history. The tour was engaging and informative, bringing the stories of Old Goa to life. A particular highlight was the stop at a local coconut shop for a refreshing taste of fresh coconut water – a truly authentic and delicious experience. The tour concluded perfectly with a stop for traditional coffee, giving us a chance to relax and soak in the atmosphere, as well as browse some local souvenirs. Our guide even went above and beyond by helping to call our taxi, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free end to our tour. This thoughtful touch, combined with the guide's expertise and the enjoyable extras, made for a memorable and enriching experience.
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