Portuguese Influenced Guided Walking Tour, Goa
Portuguese Influenced Guided Walking Tour highlights
Set out on a 2-hour guided walking tour through Goa’s historic quarters, where each step takes you deeper into the landmarks shaped by Portuguese influence.
Admire the Panjim Church's stunning white Baroque building, representing Goa's colonial legacy, and learn about its role in defining the city's history.
Discover one of India's oldest judicial buildings, Goa's historic High Court, and its significance in the city's legal and colonial history.
Visit a modest art gallery, showcases a unique blend of Scandinavian and Goan art, representing the varied cultural influences that affected Goa's artistic evolution.
Capture photos of the city’s vibrant lanes filled with centuries-old Portuguese-inspired architecture while gaining insight from a guide who brings the history of Goa to life.
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- If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
- If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Portuguese Influenced Guided Walking Tour overview
This 2-hour Portuguese-Influenced Guided Walking tour into the heart of Goa's rich heritage takes you back to the colonial era. Led by a learned guide, explore historic monuments such as the Panjim Church and the colorful streets of Asia's only Latin Quarter, the Fontainhas. During the tour, witness the oldest high court in India, the Archbishop's Palace, and a local art gallery that features buildings with Portuguese influences. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Maruti Temple, where Hindu and Portuguese traditions blend harmoniously. This tour provides an unforgettable exploration of Goa's rich culture and history with captivating tales and intriguing insights.
Attractions Covered: Panjim Church, Altinho Hill, High Courts of India, Goa Chief Minister's Official Residence, Maruti Temple, Fontainhas Neighbourhood, Local Art Gallery.
About the Activity:
- This guided Portuguese-influenced walking tour that highlights Goa's Indo-Portuguese heritage will transport you back in time.
- Begin your adventure and meet your guide at the historic Panjim Church, known for its dazzling white façade and Baroque design, which reflects Goa's colonial heritage.
- Next, as you walk along the tiered lanes of Altinho Hill, you will be treated to stunning vistas of Panjim and the Portuguese colonial beauty of the Archbishop's Palace.
- Then, step back in time by visiting the historic Indian High Court, one of the country's oldest judicial structures, and learning about its significance in Goa's history.
- Continue your journey to a charming art gallery, where Goan and Scandinavian art are wonderfully displayed, offering a unique blend of cultures.
- Wander through the colorful lanes of Fontainhas, Asia's only Latin Quarter, with its cobblestone walkways and vibrant homes, reflecting Goa's colonial heritage.
- Admire centuries-old Portuguese-inspired structures and stroll past quaint cafés, each of which tells a tale of Goa's rich cultural past.
- Then, walk to the Chief Minister's official residence in Goa and see its magnificent colonial-style building, which reflects Portuguese architectural influence.
- Conclude your walking tour at the Maruti Temple, perched atop the Altinho hillock, and soak in the stunning city views below.