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Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa

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Discover Goa’s historical Portuguese influences on this private half-day tour. Learn about Goa’s colonial history as you visit some of the region’s most Portuguese-influenced sites including the Se Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus. Then, visit Fontainhas, the heavily Portuguese-influenced Latin Quarter in the city of Panaji, before marveling at fantastic views of the Arabian Sea from one of Goa’s hidden gems, the Dona Paula Jetty. After your tour, you can choose to enjoy a traditional Goan and Portuguese lunch at the popular O’Coquerio restaurant.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Pick up and Drop off location for this tour

Panaji / Calangute / Candolim / Baga.

Supplement cost will be applicable for pickup beyond the above set pickup pointturns to original departure point

  • Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa Velha, India
    Meet your guide at your Goa hotel and travel in private, air-conditioned comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Basilica of Born Jesus. Walk across the marble floor that’s inlaid with precious stones and visit the remains of Catholic missionary St Francis Xavier. Learn about this man’s life from your guide, as well as from the detailed paintings that decorate the interior. Head upstairs to a gallery of surrealist paintings from Dom Martin, a Goan painter.
    30 minutes
  • Se Cathedral, Panjim, India
    Travel by foot to Se Cathedral, known by locals as Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina. This gothic-style Portuguese architecture houses one of the largest bells in Goa and is dedicated to a saint who was martyred in the 4th century for her Christian devotion
    20 minutes
  • Fontainhas, Panjim, India
    Wander the Latin Quarter, known as Fontainhas and experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Portuguese influence first hand as you explore the streets.
    15 minutes
  • St Sebastian Chapel, Panjim, India
    Make a stop at St Sebastian Chapel, where statues of historic figures like Abade Faria, a Roman Catholic monk, are displayed.
    20 minutes
  • Dona Paula Beach, Dona Paula, India
    Next, travel in comfort to Dona Paula Jetty, a peaceful bay where epic views of Mormugao Harbor and the Arabian Sea make for the perfect photo op. Take in the natural wonder of the scene that’s unique to this out of the way treasure before heading to a tiny market on the waterway.
    30 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • No strict dress code is enforced to enter places of worship. However, please be advised to dress accordingly; short shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended
  • Lunch costs including drinks usually range between USD $2 and USD $15
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.
Samantha_W
19 Feb 2023
Dyanadeep was a great guide. Shared a lot of knowledge of the Portuguese history of Goa, plus a lot of current plans for improvement. Enjoyed the walk through the Latin Quarter. Our driver, Ramesh, was excellent navigating his way through the Goan traffic.
Karina_V
13 Feb 2023
Our expectations have been superseded by the actual heritage that is available in Goa. It attracts also lots of Indian youth
28karinav
06 Feb 2023
It was a perfect day, where our guide was good and very informative on the history of goa. Specifically the how the Portuguese have influenced thus area
This tour in India is organized by GeTS Holidays

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