Day trip

Goa: Private Full-Day Sightseeing Highlights Tour

4.7 / 5

39 reviews

Activity provider:Crossmiles Travel
Day trip

Goa: Private Full-Day Sightseeing Highlights Tour

Activity provider:Crossmiles Travel

Explore the highlights of Goa on this private full-day tour. Visit Goa's capital Panaji, the charming Latin Quarters, the landmark churches and temples of Old Goa. Finish the cultural experience with an informative plantation visit and local lunch.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Your hotel in Goa. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Please provide your complete hotel location and address at the time of booking.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Join a comprehensive tour which showcases the best of Goa
  • Witness the cultural heritage through the churches of Old Goa and the Hindu Temple
  • Marvel at the charming colorful buildings of Asia's largest and oldest Latin Quarter
  • Learn about the significance of spices with a visit to a local Spice Plantation
  • Taste a delicious local lunch prepared in the Goan style
Full description

Visit all the landmarks of Goa on this cultural and heritage sightseeing tour. Travel comfortably from one landmark to the next with a friendly local guide in a private air-conditioned car. Trace the history of Goa from its capital city and beautiful places of worship. Start your day with an early pick-up and head towards Panjim. Appreciate the significance of the Portuguese rule in Goa through the neighborhood known as Fontainhas, Asia's oldest Latin Quarter.

Walk amongst the narrow winding lanes and remember to take photos against the bright yellow, green, blue and red walls. Next, head to the former capital Old Goa, now home to World Heritage churches.

Marvel at the architecture of the Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Cajetan, and pay a visit to the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Next, visit the Mangueshi Temple, which is of great significance to the Hindu community. After a full day of culture, head to a Spice Plantation located in Southern Goa. Here, you will have a chance to taste a delicious buffet lunch of Goan food preparations. Walk through the Spice Plantation and gain more information on the different herbs and spices used in India.

Relax in the green surroundings and peaceful outdoors away from the crowds and noises. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel.

Includes
  • English-speaking guide
  • Professional driver and air-conditioned car (car type depends on group size)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided 30-45 minute walking tour in a spice plantation
  • Buffet lunch at Spice Plantation (if add-on selected)
  • Souvenirs

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  • Guests are requested to wear clothes that cover their shoulders and knees to be respectful in places of worship
  • You must remove your shoes in the temple
  • Lunch at a local restaurant serving Goan-Portuguese cuisine is available as an add-on option
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 39 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Our guide Jonas and driver Daniel were amazing. It was great having a local guide and driver tell us about Goa and Indian living in general. They answered all questions in a knowledgeable, engaging and open manner. It was well paced and I learnt a lot!

December 6, 2022

I was very pleased with all aspects of this tour. The tour guide, Cesar, was very friendly and professional, spoke excellent english, was highly knowledgeable, and was truly focused on making sure the tour met my expectations. Pickup at the hotel was punctual, the car was comfortable, the driver (Shiva) was safe and efficient. I highly recommend this tour to others. Thank you again Cesar and Shiva!

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September 22, 2022

Our guide Jonas was fantastic! I would highly recommend this excellent guided tour. Jonas knowledge and professionalism was second to none. He was honest, friendly and it was a privilege to spend our time with him as we have strong Christian faiths and Jonas told us so much history about these amazing churches and a cathedral in Goa. Thank you so much Jonas from Heather and Nori from Scotland

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December 27, 2019

Product ID: 283402