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Shore Excursion Goa Walking tour: History, Culture, Art and architecture
5 h
By walk
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mormugao, Mormugao, North Goa District, Goa
After picking you up from port
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Panjim Heritage Walk, E - 212 31'st January Road Fontainhas, Panjim 403001 India
we will proceed to the Head Post Office in Panjim to commence our tour. From here, we will start walking towards the nearby local fish market, in route covering various monuments like the Old secretariat area, the account department built by the Portuguese, the summer palace of Yusuf Adil Shah - one of Goa’s oldest surviving buildings built in the 1500s (check out its distinctive Indo-Portuguese architecture) and Abbe Faria statue. The fish market is a bustling scene bursting with fishnets and an array of fish.
Next, we will head to the vegetable and spice market, and catch a whiff of the exotic spices and herbs. We then continue further to the flower market, all the while getting a sneak peek into the chaotic yet charming life of the locals. Now, hop onto a tuk-tuk (local ride) and leave for Fontainhas area, a quaint little Goan/Portuguese food joint, to enjoy a mug of chilled beer or the Cashew Feni- Goan specialty liquor produced exclusively in the state. But, it is never a no for a photo-op, and we make a quick photography break at “Our Lady of Immaculate Conception” church, the most iconic church of Goa.The impeccable architecture of this church, built in the 1560s, is said to have been inspired by the Church of Bom Jesus de Braga in Portugal. After the drinks and chats, take a lazy stroll of the Fontainhas area, stepping back in time as you explore the Latin styled quarters of the city. The neighborhood’s Mediterranean appearance, narrow streets, overhanging balconies and the synchronized color and scheme is a feast for the eyes. After much of culture and adventure, it is time for a little art, as we drop by to check Gitanjali Art Gallery, which features artwork by both local and international artists. It will be a rejuvenating experience inside and out. This tour ends finally ends with a drop back at the port.
Duration: 4 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mormugao, Mormugao, North Goa District, Goa
After picking you up from port
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Panjim Heritage Walk, E - 212 31'st January Road Fontainhas, Panjim 403001 India
we will proceed to the Head Post Office in Panjim to commence our tour. From here, we will start walking towards the nearby local fish market, in route covering various monuments like the Old secretariat area, the account department built by the Portuguese, the summer palace of Yusuf Adil Shah - one of Goa’s oldest surviving buildings built in the 1500s (check out its distinctive Indo-Portuguese architecture) and Abbe Faria statue. The fish market is a bustling scene bursting with fishnets and an array of fish.
Next, we will head to the vegetable and spice market, and catch a whiff of the exotic spices and herbs. We then continue further to the flower market, all the while getting a sneak peek into the chaotic yet charming life of the locals. Now, hop onto a tuk-tuk (local ride) and leave for Fontainhas area, a quaint little Goan/Portuguese food joint, to enjoy a mug of chilled beer or the Cashew Feni- Goan specialty liquor produced exclusively in the state. But, it is never a no for a photo-op, and we make a quick photography break at “Our Lady of Immaculate Conception” church, the most iconic church of Goa.The impeccable architecture of this church, built in the 1560s, is said to have been inspired by the Church of Bom Jesus de Braga in Portugal. After the drinks and chats, take a lazy stroll of the Fontainhas area, stepping back in time as you explore the Latin styled quarters of the city. The neighborhood’s Mediterranean appearance, narrow streets, overhanging balconies and the synchronized color and scheme is a feast for the eyes. After much of culture and adventure, it is time for a little art, as we drop by to check Gitanjali Art Gallery, which features artwork by both local and international artists. It will be a rejuvenating experience inside and out. This tour ends finally ends with a drop back at the port.
Duration: 4 hours
Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Pick up and drop off from Goa Port
- Tuk Tuk ride
- Feni/Beer at a local restaurant
- One bottle mineral water
- Entry/Admission - Panjim Heritage Walk
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
35%
Sport
20%
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