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Panaji: Heritage Walk through Goa's Latin Quarter
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Panaji: Heritage Walk through Goa's Latin Quarter

By Make It Happen
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 693 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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Overview
  • Gain insight on the Portuguese influence on Goa's architecture, music, food and art
  • Explore the picturesque homes and winding lanes
  • Visit art galleries and see works of local and international artists
  • Stop by a Goan musician's house and let him serenade you with songs from a bygone era

Activity location

    • Panaji
    • Panaji, Goa, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • India Post Panjim Head Post Office, (MG Road, Patto Colony, Panaji, Goa 403001, India). Your tour presenter will be waiting for you at the main entrance of the General Post Office in Panjim. Please arrive ten minutes prior to the start of the tour.
    • Panaji, North Goa, India

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Panaji: Heritage Walk through Goa's Latin Quarter
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 692.55 x 1 AdultP 692.55

Total
Price is P 692.55

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry into heritage homes
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeeting with a well-renowned Goan musician
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInsurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs and items of a personal nature

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Meet your guide at the Panjim Head Post Office near the Mala district of Panjim. Walk through the lesser-known but culturally-rich Fontainhas area of Goa, the oldest and largest Latin quarter in Asia. See heritage homes, appreciate Portuguese architecture, meet friendly locals, and experience the cultural side of Goa. Developed in the late eighteenth century, Fontainhas derived its name - “little fountain” in Portuguese - from the springs found at the base of the Altinho hills. A strong Portuguese influence still prevails in this neighborhood, evident from the architectural style and the road names.

Begin your walk at Tobacco Square and trace the arrival of the Portuguese in Goa. Along the way, your knowledgable guide will be happy to share information based on your personal interests. Pass by the small Church of San Thome. Stop into the quaint 31st January Bakery for a quick bite. Take photos against the neighborhood’s colorful backdrop as you make your way to the Chapel of San Sebastian.

Explore interesting buildings around Panjim Inn, Fundacao Orient, and Galerie Gitanjali. Lastly, visit a famous Goan musician and learn about the Portuguese influence on Goan music. Before heading back to the meeting point, you can stop by a studio which makes handcrafted ceramic souvenirs.

Location

Activity location

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    • Panaji
    • Panaji, Goa, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • India Post Panjim Head Post Office, (MG Road, Patto Colony, Panaji, Goa 403001, India). Your tour presenter will be waiting for you at the main entrance of the General Post Office in Panjim. Please arrive ten minutes prior to the start of the tour.
    • Panaji, North Goa, India