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Fontainhas Tour: Discover Goa's Colorful Heritage
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466 Ratings
Panaji
Embark on a captivating journey through the historical lanes of Panjim’s Latin Quarter, Fontainhas. Discover the rich heritage and fascinating stories of this Portuguese-influenced neighborhood.
Embark on a captivating journey through the historical lanes of Panjim’s Latin Quarter, Fontainhas. Discover the rich heritage and fascinating stories of this Portuguese-influenced neighborhood.
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
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- Guided Tour
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- Guided Tour
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
- Bottled water
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
- Bottled water
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 monuments. 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 monuments. 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 elements 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
(466 Ratings)
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Upasab2024
Oct 4, 2024
Wonderful - It was an absolutely lovely tour. Adolfina is really sweet and a super fun guide. Very informative and engaging. Learnt a lot about the history.
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Sonamp534
Oct 4, 2024
Walk at Latin Quarters - The walk was very nice. Our guide was fun. Made us aware of Goa's history. It's link with Portugal. Showed us all famous cafes and roads. Was very warm.
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Experience779119
Oct 2, 2024
Knowledge, taste & fun! - One of my favourite Soul Travelling experiences. From getting to try Jamun Wine at the very first house of Fontainhas to learning the history of the architecture, the tour was so so interesting. I lived in that very area for one month and yet three hours hour with Koonan made me more aware of the neighbourhood's stories. Special thanks to him being such a knowledgeable, fun and witty guide and for indulging all my questions about Goa. (And they include my favourite coconut macaroons on the tour!)
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Dream30578541400
Sep 19, 2024
Must try! - Bob and Jaydon made the experience very interactive and it was the first time when in Goa I could have authentic Goan cuisine and came to know so much about the history of Goa.
Must try them!
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Compass01093796777
Sep 17, 2024
Splendid morning at Panjim - The Panjim Heritage Walk is a fascinating journey through the old Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, showcasing the city's rich Portuguese colonial history. The colorful houses with tiled roofs, narrow winding streets, and charming balconies offer a glimpse into a bygone era. Each stop, from quaint bakeries to heritage homes, is steeped in stories of the past. The walk is well-paced, providing a perfect blend of history, culture, and local insights. It's a must-do for anyone visiting Panjim, offering a deeper understanding of its unique heritage.
Toured by- Bob
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Fatimaaj7
Sep 1, 2024
An exciting and captivating urban immersion - This ride was an incredible experience. A well-crafted visit, coherent, perfectly constructed, with a lot of humor. Koonan masters his subject and is constantly of impressive academic clarity. This visit allowed us to understand the challenges and dynamics specific to this territory, as well as its changes. Above all, visiting this district allows you to acquire knowledge of both European and Indian history. To do without hesitation!
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Chiragf10
Aug 31, 2024
Adolfina was super! - Adolfina was super friendly, great conversation, great food, great trail. Well planned and full of interesting facts
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Suruchif
Aug 31, 2024
Tales of Goa’s Latin Quarters told beautifully! - Amazing tour, really enjoyed the stories of Goa’s glorious past. Adolfina was a walking Wikipedia who narrates the tales of the Latin Quarters in Goa masterfully! Recommend to anyone who wants to know the roots, trunk and branches of Goa’s historic Latin Quarters.
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Coastal45913647785
Aug 11, 2024
Wonderful experience, Much recommended. - I had a wonderful experience with Soul traveling. My host Mr. Koonan gave a detailed description about everything that I needed to know or to whatever I asked. His narrative was very engaging, crisp and clear to understand as well.
Finding the Tona's together, visiting the old house and treating me with the local delicacies was a beautiful experience. I was travelling solo and I had so much fun, am sure in group it would be doubled. Thank you so much Karan & Soul Traveling. Much much recommended❤️
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967bilalm
Jul 26, 2024
Tripe with Family at Goa - It was my frist time with my Elder sister and guide Roy was amzing with lot of knowledge about the heritage sites and had a wanderful expirence
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