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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
From the times of tobacco trade to the minting of coins and the final administrative center of the Portuguese, Panjim has seen it all. With a special focus on the Fontainhas area, we discover the Making of Panaji. We learn how ‘Nova Goa’ developed as the new capital city after Old Goa crumbled down with the disease. We listen to stories about The Adilshah Palace, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, St Sebastian Chapel, the narrow lanes bearing hallmarks of the long Portuguese regime in Goa. In addition, we will visit one of the first houses in this area and join the owner as he shows you around.
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Departure Point
Rua Miguel Vicent Abreu, H.No E-365, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001, India
Fontainhas, Panjim, India Fontainhas maintains its Portuguese influence particularly through its architecture. Its heritage ambience represents the traditional Portuguese influence in the area. 30 minutes
St Sebastian Chapel, Panjim, India The Chapel of St Sebastian, erected in 1880, is located at the southern end of the Fontainhas. 15 minutes
Sao Tome Old Quarter, Panjim, India The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church overlooking the city of Panjim. 5 minutes
Jardim Garcia de Orta, Panjim, India A memorial of a popular Medical Doctor who had kept his Jewish roots a secret in order to save his skin. 15 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
upasab2024
04 Oct 2024
It was an absolutely lovely tour. Adolfina is really sweet and a super fun guide. Very informative and engaging. Learnt a lot about the history.
sonamp534
04 Oct 2024
The walk was very nice. Our guide was fun. Made us aware of Goa's history. It's link with Portugal. Showed us all famous cafes and roads. Was very warm.
Experience779119
02 Oct 2024
One of my favourite Soul Travelling experiences. From getting to try Jamun Wine at the very first house of Fontainhas to learning the history of the architecture, the tour was so so interesting. I lived in that very area for one month and yet three hours hour with Koonan made me more aware of the neighbourhood's stories. Special thanks to him being such a knowledgeable, fun and witty guide and for indulging all my questions about Goa. (And they include my favourite coconut macaroons on the tour!)
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