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Old Goa Heritage Walk: Explore Historical Churches and Landmarks from the Portuguese Era
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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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- Entrance Fee included
- Complimentary Old Goa Heritage Map
- Guidance by a friendly English-speaking host
What's Not Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
Additional Information
The Old Goa Heritage Walk delves into intriguing historical facts from the era of Portuguese rule. Before becoming the capital under Portuguese control, Old Goa was already a bustling city and served as the capital of the Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah empire. The Portuguese, led by commander Afonso de Albuquerque, arrived in 1510 and seized the city from…
The Old Goa Heritage Walk delves into intriguing historical facts from the era of Portuguese rule. Before becoming the capital under Portuguese control, Old Goa was already a bustling city and served as the capital of the Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah empire. The Portuguese, led by commander Afonso de Albuquerque, arrived in 1510 and seized the city from Adil Shah, the ruler of the Bijapur Kingdom. Their mission was to engage in trade and eventually promote Christianity.
During the Old Goa Heritage Walk, participants can explore some of the most historically significant structures. Old Goa, a World Heritage site, is home to some of the grandest and oldest churches in the area.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(661 Ratings)
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Quest00782364993
Jun 9, 2025
The best way to experience the beauty and history of Old Goa - The tour of Old Goa and its grand old churches left us in awe. Our storyteller Pawan brought the history of the place to life. He is not just incredibly knowledgeable but also has great storytelling flair, building up intrigue before the reveal of incredible aspects of what we are witnessing. From architectural features we would have never guessed to the significance of small motifs we would have just looked over, the walk with Make It Happen made us truly appreciate the great role that Old Goa played in the shaping of the state as well as the country.
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Sanya764
Jun 4, 2025
Great experience - Old Goa is so beautiful. And walking through the beautiful churches , listening to stories was a surreal experience. Vimala is a great storyteller and also a great person to accompany during these walks. Highly recommend it
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L492gfmichelea
Jun 3, 2025
Great storytelling in a fascinating place - The tour was amazing and it was really interesting to visit Old Goa with an amazing storyteller like Vimala, who explained the connections between Goan culture and the Portuguese influence on the city and in the state. Despite the rainy weather, it is a tour that you can enjoy in every weather condition and a good way to undertsand Goa beyond its beaches!
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Moumita_sharma_sanan
Jun 3, 2025
An Afternoon Tryst with Old Goa - We went for the Old Goa heritage walk with MakeitHappen tours & our Storyteller was Ms Vimala. The Tour started at the Viceroy's Arch & ended at St Catherine's chapel. The tour was very well timed, not rushed at all & gave us ample time to soak in the ambience, understand the history as well as the nuances of the architecture. Vimala was very warm, knowledgeable & passionate. She had so many stories which I am sure we won't find in the books even. Most importantly the storyteller Vimala was extremely empathetic because when the afternoon heat started getting to me & I slowed down, she tactfully managed the group in such a way that neither did the others got held up because of me nor did I feeling rushed or missed out.
This is the second trip that we took with Make It Happen Tours. The first one was with Tracy when we went for the Fontainhas tour. And I would recommend Make It Happen Tours to everyone. And next time I am definitely coming along with Ms. Vimla for her next tour.
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Trip54261899894
Jun 1, 2025
Old goa heritage walk - Did an old goa heritage walk with vimala, it was really great learning about the history, heritage and the different churches that we visited. Highly recommend!!!
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Nishipulu
May 31, 2025
Old Goa walk - The Old Goa walk I did with Vimala De Souza was a fascinating experience. The walk took us to Goa's iconic churches, through the history of Goa. A fabulous experience for me.
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Venture61403313370
May 31, 2025
Amazing historical walk! - The tour was really interestin and insightful and despite the rainy weather and Vimala was a great guide and narrator, explaining a lot of interesting facts about the city of old Goa and its history. I would definitely recommend this tour to those who are interested in knowing the history of Goa and the Portuguese rule there!
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W4081shgiorgiav
May 31, 2025
Amazing day exploring old Goa! - This was my first time in Goa with my dad and this tour captured everything we were looking for. Our guide Vimala was exceptional, knowledgeable and friendly! She went above and beyond for us, she even helped me to book a cab to go back to our accommodation! Highly recommended!
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Explorer48903623857
May 31, 2025
It was really outstanding. - We recently visited Old Goa, which is a historic city that showcases the rich cultural heritage.The architecture is a blend of Portuguese and Indian styles, reflecting the region's complex history.Old Goa is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, and culture.Even it's a beautiful place which has many churches around it.
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Wander20088422977
May 31, 2025
Old Goa heritage walk - This walk was such a nice surprise. I’ve been to Old Goa before, but never really knew the stories behind the places. The guide explained everything in a way that was easy to connect with. It felt personal, not like a typical tour. Really glad I joined.”
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