Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Gain a deeper insight of Goa’s cultural heritage, Hindu religion and robust cuisine on this private full-day tour. With your guide, visit Ancestral Goa, a center for preserving art, culture and the environment; two Hindu temples, displaying India’s many Portuguese influences; and a spice village, where you’ll discover India’s most important and iconic commodity. Enjoy an authentic Indian lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Water bottle on board the vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Transport in private air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide
Spice plantation tour
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up and Drop off location for this tour
Panaji / Calangute / Candolim / Baga.
This tour will not operate from below location.
• Ramada Caravela
• Club Mahindra Resort
• Emerald Palms by Club Mahindra
• Zuri Whitesands Resort
• Varca Le Palms
• Regenta Resort, Varca
Ancestral Goa, India Ancestral Goa. Commonly referred to by locals as Big Foot Museum, this cultural center in the village of Loutolim is designed to preserve the culture an dtraditions of the region and pays homage to Portuguese influences. Tour the village with your expert guide and gain insight into age-old traditions like bringing feni—a local moonshine made from cashews or coconut. 60 minutes
Casa Araujo Alvares, Loutolim, India Check out the 250-year-old Portuguese mansion called Casa Araujo and explore its lavish rooms, which include a dining hall and chapel. An impressive doorway leads to a towering staircase that makes this historic structure truly stunning. 30 minutes
Shantadurga Temple, Panjim, India Shantadurga Temple. This impressive complex was built in 1738 AD and is surrounded by brilliant green foliage. Your guide will explain more about the Indo-Portuguese architecture when you venture inside. Brilliant stained-glass windows and a golden palanquin known as a palkhi decorate this religious center. 20 minutes
CXV8+XH6, Dinanath Mangeshkar Rd, Mangeshi village, Mardol, Goa 403401, India 400-year-old Mangueshi Temple. Built to honor the goddess Shiva, the temple and its iconic pillars play an essential role in the community. 20 minutes
Sahakari Spice Farm, Ponda, India Finally, drive in air-conditioned comfort to a nearby spice village where you’ll be greeted by a biologist who will explain the vegetation that lives on the plantation. Learn about medicinal purposes for herbs and sample cuisine that uses these flavorful spices during a full buffet lunch of authentic Indian fare. At the conclusion of your private cultural tour you’ll head back to your hotel in Goa for the evening. 1 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note that lunch will not be served until mid- to late-afternoon. You’re welcome to bring a packed lunch if you’d like to eat prior to the buffet lunch.
A maximum of 9 people per booking
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.
Antonio_C
09 Jan 2023
Walking inside the churches, and the temes devoted to shiva and durga, as wellas tge spice temple,were my highlights.
vnktsimhan
12 Feb 2020
Very nice arrangement in a vehicle and guided tour at temple and spice village were unforgettable trip we had.
Christine L
24 Feb 2016
The guide was good and the tour informative. The buildings and museum were interesting. Spice garden was great.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.