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Old Goa Heritage Walk: Explore Historical Churches and Landmarks from the Portuguese Era
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527 Ratings
Velha Goa
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:
1 day
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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 historically Signiant to Old Goa. This church is part of the collection belonging to the World Heritage Site of churches and convents of Goa.
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 Adil Shah, the Bijapur Kingdom’s leader. Their main intentions for the East were commerce and spreading Christianity.
On our Old Goa Heritage Walk, discover some extremely important historical edifices. Old Goa, a World Heritage site, is home to some of the most majestic and ancient churches in the region. The magnificent Sé Cathedral, St. Francis of Assissi Church, the Chapel of St. Catherine, Church of Our Lady of Rosary and the dome-shaped church of St. Cajetan are among the many you’ll see.
- Dress Code: It is mandatory to cover knees and shoulders to enter Churches
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.
Customer Ratings
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Mayahd6999tg
Sep 1, 2024
Quick and fascinating tour of Old Goa - Mugdha was a fantastic guide. She was able to convey the rich and complicated history of Goa in engaging ways, even with our youngest kids. She could tell us about the land, the many dynasties that had ruled in the area, connect it back seemlessly to things happening in Europe. Loads of fun!
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Suchet
Aug 23, 2024
Wonderful Old Goa Heritage Tour with Vimala - We had a wonderful experience with Vimala from Make it Happen on the Old Goa Heritage tour! Everything went so well! Vimala is extremely knowledgeable and has a very friendly and amicable personality! We felt at such ease. I highly recommend Vimala and also the company Make it Happen for their Goa based tours!
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Dominiko473
Aug 22, 2024
The walk worth any price. - The walk with Vimala was full of history and interesting stories. Old Goa is a beautiful place and definitely worth a walk like this. A really nice storyteller makes you feel like you are walking with a friend. Highly recommended!
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Aug 20, 2024
Lovely heritage walk in old goa - Vimala was such a great storyteller! The walk took us to around 5-6 places in Old Goa, and was a fascinating look into Portuguese occupation. Highly recommend!
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Wanderingsoulmind
Aug 19, 2024
Old Goa a heritage to be proud of…. - We visit many places but often remember only a few. To truly remember a place, knowing its history is crucial. Our guide, Vimala D'Souza, made this trip unforgettable by sharing the rich history and stories of each church. Her knowledgeable and systematic storytelling covered architecture, culture, and heritage. This guided walk has left me eager for more, and I recommend it to those wanting to explore Goa beyond its beaches.
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Navigate47861878356
Aug 18, 2024
Wonderful tour with Vimala - I had a superb guided tour through the Old Goa area with Vimala! She offered us a complete tour with lots of history facts and fun anecdotes and answered to all my questions about Goa’s old history and Portuguese heritage. It was a pleasant experience and I felt among family. I would recommend this tour to all Goa visitors! Thank you Vimala for giving me such good advice and recommendations 🙏🏼
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Jasminej2493
Aug 5, 2024
Walking Tour of Old Goa - Great walking tour filled with rich history of Goa and the churches in Old Goa. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information as well as stories behind saints and the churches.
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813supriyas
Jul 31, 2024
Informative and very good walk for people who love history and heritage - Step back in time with the ‘Make It Happen’ tour as we explore Old Goa, once the vibrant heart of Portuguese India. Discover ancient churches, historic landmarks, and rich cultural heritage in this charming old city! Plus, enjoy the lush greenery, diverse birdlife, and rich ecosystem that come alive during the monsoon season. Special thanks to Vimala Mam for her warm and hospitable tour guiding.
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688isham
Jul 26, 2024
Strongly recommended! - Strongly recommend this heritage walk if you want to see yet another side of Goa. The trip host Mugdha was a good company too, and a great storyteller.
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Davidbg2917aa
Jul 23, 2024
Must do - Very interesting tour of old Goa with Vimala! Learned a lot about history of Goa and she made sure to show me the details that makes old Goa worth visiting!
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