Fontainhas Heritage Walk in Panjim Goa

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: 1 day learn more
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 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
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information

From the times of tobacco trade to the minting of coins and the final administrative center of the Portuguese, Panjim has seen it all. With a special focus on the Fontainhas area, we discover the Making of Panaji. We learn how ‘Nova Goa’ developed as the new capital city after Old Goa crumbled down with the disease. We listen to stories about The Adilshah Palace, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, St Sebastian Chapel, the narrow lanes bearing hallmarks of the long Portuguese regime in Goa. In addition, we will visit one of the first houses in this area and join the owner as he shows you around.

Location
MO's Cafe
Cancellation Policy

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

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Suyash_dongare
Jul 8, 2024
What I missed in Goa for last 30 years - A total delight to this tour. Highlight of the trip is our guide Adolfina, who drew us to multiple spots with wonderful stories. It was a flood day and we got a break in the rains to make this lovely trip. Food and culture are interlooped and Adolfina was true representative of that in Fontainhas. Lovely person and great information.
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Gypsyrjo
Jul 7, 2024
Most memorable - We are a group of friends who now treat each other to unique experiences on account of our Birthdays....and we happened to come across 'Soul travelling '...a name synonymous with our feelings and thirst for knowledge!! Adolfina...our Ambassador...led us through the Fascinating bylanes of Fountainhas with beautiful tales of the bygone era for company!...A Visit to Aires home and a tete' a tete' with the host...gave us valuable insights into the lives and times of a prosperous and respected Goan Family..... the colourful heritage buildings made our evening memorable!!!..... writing and posting postcards at oldest post office was fun..... Refreshments were offered with so much Love at the Confecteria by the gracious Adolfina!!!... When in Goa....your soul searching begins and ends here!!!
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Escape66760498261
Jul 7, 2024
Fountainhas Heritage Walk with Famous 4 - We took the Fountainhas Heritage Walk with our kind Ambassador Adolfina Thamm on the very first day of our arrival in Goa. It's was fun and beautiful - all the coloured houses. We visited a 187 year old Bungalow of a local Mr Aires, which was magical - full of age-old crockeries, artifacts, etc. He even made us taste his homemade Jamun wine, which we bought n carried back to Mumbai. Overall, it was a fun experience - lots and lots of insights and info shared by Adolfina about Fountainhas and the community living of people in that area. If you are interested in knowing the history of Fountainhas with various intricate details, you must take this walk with Soul Traveling. It would be a memorable experience.
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Trek26432550737
Jul 7, 2024
Exhilarating experience worth every bit of your time n money - It was an enriching experience with our tour guide Adolfina as she walked us through the picturesque lanes and epilogue about the rich heritage of Goa. Iris's house was a testament of the warmth and hospitality of the goan people. It was a historical tour of the relics used over a century n so well maintained. The visit to the Cafe was memorable. A must have in your itinerary if you visit North Goa.
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Vidhya_shah
Jul 7, 2024
A must do tour - This tour with our ambassador Adolfina is something I’ll cherish for a very long time . . It started at Mo’s cafe so we cud shelter from the drizzle , sip on our coffee n introduce ourselves . . This walk takes you thru history n time stood still here . . The highlight was the tour of Iris’s house , the biggest n beautiful house in fountainhas . . His house was a museum n a rich history to share , don’t miss out on the homemade wine . . The tour treats you to a warm cup of tea n snacks in a 100+ bakery n we end sending a postcard to our loved ones . . Adolphina was kind to take me to a local tavern for feni . . I can’t wait to go back n do more tours with Adolphina n soul travelling
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769madhavp
Jul 6, 2024
Review - Very good in terms of explaining all details and all the rest of the things that we saw throughout the trail today evening
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Curious65874677222
Jul 4, 2024
The other side of Goa - I loved every bit of knowledge earned through this walk. It was kind of personal as I can relate somewhat with Calcutta and that old allies of bowbarraks or parkstreet! Adolfina was superb at her expertise! Soul travelling wish you all the very best!
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547shivanis
Jun 30, 2024
Tavern - It was such an amazing experience. So much fun to interact with other people from different paths of life. Pratik from soul travelling made every pit stop meaningful and worthwhile. Highly recommended
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669saadk
Jun 18, 2024
Goa tour - Wonderful experience. The guides were friendly, informative and professional. Definitely recommend them to others who visit Goa.
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546saiyama
Jun 15, 2024
Good Experience - Good experience. Got to see an ancestral heritage home. Learned about the history of Panjim and Goan architecture. Roy is a great host.
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