Chandor Heritage Tour: Explore Ancient Capital of Goa's Prestigious Homes
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144 Ratings
Chandor
Discover the ancient capital of Goa, Chandor, and explore its prestigious heritage homes. Immerse yourself in its rich history and meet the current generation of the village's esteemed families. Transportation required.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fernandes House - Fernandes house in Chandor village is one of the oldest remaining palacios in Goa. Occupied by Sara Fernandes and her son Rajeev. The house has a decided air of elegance. The original house, which exhibits a Hindu Influence, was built some 500 years ago. The portuguese influence is noticeable in the portion of the house constructed in 1821 by the Fernandes family. There is a salon in the first floor of the building that is used for receiving guests. What distinguishes this house from others is its occupants to escape in case of an attack.
  • Chandor - Introduction of Chandor and the Houses will be done here
What's Included
  • Soul Travelling Goodies
  • All Entry Fees and Taxes
  • Guided Tour
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Personal Expenses and Medication
  • Bottled water
  • Transport
Additional Information

We are in the city of Chandrapur which also happens to be the ‘Oldest known capital of Goa’! Picture the days gone by where it had armies, fortifications, battles and flourishing trade. Right from the Bhojas to the Kadambas, Chandor was a thriving settlement due to the connectivity that the river Kushavati provided to the travelers. The village is famous for the legend of a queen’s curse that was brought upon the village as a result of treachery of the warriors of the kingdom. We will be exploring Chandor as it stands today speaking of its rich past and we meet the current generation of the family members of one of the most prestigious heritage homes in the village. Join us as we take a look at Chandor through its houses.

Note: This is not a Walking Trail. We would need transportation to travel from point to another during the trail. We, Soul Travelling does not provide transport facilities. Please bring along your own vehicle to move around in the village.

Location
Church of Nossa Senhora de Belem
Opposite Chandor Church
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(144 Ratings)
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Ayushisr
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing experience! - The Houses of Chandor trail was the most fulfilling part of our trip to Goa this time, and it's all due to Soul travelling and their ambassador Rajat Rane. The trail included visit to historic sites especially heritage homes in Chandor which offer so many insights into Goa's rich cultural and socio-political heritage. Rajat is a master of his subject matter and a great guide and presenter. He offers facts as well as insights with holistic perspectives. The trip was arranged seamlessly and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks to Soul travelling and big shoutout to Rajat and his allies !!
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Voyage39465392241
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing - It was fun and exciting knowing about the history and experiencing the architecture of the houses from the inside. Jade made the trail even more fun . He was an amazing ambassador.
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Scenic46310076624
Jun 14, 2024
Houses Of Goa experience - I got the chance to experience the Houses of Goa trail, it was a really nice experience and Jaden, the ambassador's expertise on the history, culture and insights about the place was really impressive. Would recommend.
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Oliveco
Feb 20, 2024
Enlightening visit of Chandor - Heritage private housses at Chandor. Amazing samples of Indo-Portuguese art. Soul team was able to show the essential important details we need to know...
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Snehad213
Feb 3, 2024
Travelled around Chandor discovering the old, the ancient and contemporary. - Fraser Andrade was an amazing host, guide and Soul Travelling ambassador. Very knowledgeable, interesting and extremely talented :) Highly recommend!
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Scenic19889697508
Jan 16, 2024
A perfect storyteller for the tour - Frazer is an excellent ambassador for the tour and is actually the soul of the tours... his storytelling was impeccable and the narration was just perfect. Thank you so much Frazer.
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Go44848158058
Jan 7, 2024
Houses of Goa - Chandor - an unforgettable experience - A well-organized trail showing some of the oldest houses of Goa and the heirlooms collected over several centuries. Definitely seek out Soul Traveling and their walking tours to get a taste of Goa beyond the beaches and understand that Goa has so much to offer than just beaches and shacks.
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Departure66344719874
Jan 5, 2024
A Unique House Tour with a lot of detail and history - The houses covered in the tour were beautiful and filled with artefacts. It was amazing to have our guide, Jaden, a local who was super enthusiastic in telling us the stories behind each house, the architectural styles and the stories behind the history. Each house was unique and had its own character and charm. Highly recommend taking the tour!
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837gayathriy
Jan 5, 2024
Highly recommend Houses of Chandor - The houses were extremely beautiful, and we got to see a side of Goa and hear stories about its interesting history that we hadn't before. Our guide - Jaden was exceptionally warm, knowledgeable and fun! He peppered history and architecture with interesting geographical facts too - making it super informative. Highly recommend!
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Dream35022592212
Dec 31, 2023
A must do experience, totally worth it. - One of the main purpose of visiting Goa this time was to get an understanding of its rich culture heritage. So glad we booked the "Houses of Goa" experience with Soul Travelling. The booking experience and service before the day of the tour was well-organised thanks to Kajal, Pankaj and Varun. It was truly a niche experience that helps you see both the past and the present in one frame. We visited houses that once were grandiose, but now struggle to keep up the same appearance in the passage of time. As a part of the tour we also got a glimpse of a lot of hidden secrets which was a great touch. We were also able to get the most out of this experience because of our guide Frazer, being a true local he was able to shared his wealth of knowledge with us. He did a fantastic job answering questions and also shed light on additional information relating to the discussion. Overall, it was a great experience. Even though we had a Goan-Catholic upbringing, this tour was an eye-opener to us in many aspects. The inter-religious and inter-caste elements that were introduced to us were so valuable in shaping our perspectives towards the entire Goan culture on the whole.
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