Historical old Goa tour with Basilica Bom Jesus and Panjim city
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Historical old Goa tour with Basilica Bom Jesus and Panjim city

4.2/5
Excellent
6 reviews
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£66.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Entrance fees included
Guided tour
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Meal included
Smaller group size
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Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll see the best of Goa, old and new
  • There's a rickshaw ride around the city's Latin Quarter
  • You'll Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral in Old Goa
  • A stop at the Maruti temple, perched on Altinho hill, is part of the tour
  • A local expert guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Goa and its culture
What to expect

Once known as the ‘Rome of the East', Goa is packed with religious monuments, grand cathedrals and colonial relics. On this full-day tour, you'll visit both her capitals, past and present. Panaji – the current one – and Old Goa, the former seat of Portuguese power. Along the way you'll have an expert guide and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Where better to start your journey than the former capital, Old Goa. As the seat of Portuguese rule for 200-years, it's steeped in rich history and architecture. In the Basilica of Bom Jesus, you'll discover sacred relics before moving on to the Se Cathedral to see its golden bell – the largest in Asia.

Next, it's on to Panaji for a shopping stop in the city centre. And after a tasty lunch at the Goa Marriott or Vivanta by Taj, you'll head for a rickshaw for a ride through the Latin Quarter. With its pastel-hued houses and wooden balconies, it's like a little slice of Lisbon in India. You'll continue with a visit to the Maruti temple on Altinho hill, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, before rounding off at the bustling daily market with free time to shop or explore.

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What's included
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  • check Guide
  • check Walking tour
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but please notify us in advance in order to create arrangements
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Drinks not included
  • Lockers not included
  • Sun loungers not included
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.2 /5

Based on 6 reviews from verified customers

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  • C

    Catherine H

    Verified booking

    4.2
    1 December 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Cons Queues too big to go into basilica, which was disappointing and we were not warned about in advance and had to wait for driver at one stop for too long. Pros Guide excellent and it was a definite plus being a small group tour. Lunch very good and trip well planned. Price good due to discount offered. Would recommend

  • O

    Ossie

    Verified booking

    4.6
    29 November 2025

    Solo traveller

    Value for money and the guide was very informative whilst also being quite funny.

  • E

    Elainea

    Verified booking

    3.8
    28 November 2024

    Solo traveller

    There was a lot of waiting around, including in a gift shop which was not on the itinerary. The tour was a good way of seeing a lot in a day thought. Lunch was good!

  • T

    Thomas

    Verified booking

    4.6
    25 November 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Overall a very enjoyable and informative day

  • B

    Bethan

    Verified booking

    4.2
    20 March 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    The overall experience was very good. A couple of minor things would have made it perfect. One is that when we arrived at the temple, a little better explanation of what it was all about and the background behind the offerings and walking around the back of the altar would have given a better insight. The other thing was that the time allowed at the fruit and veg market was a little too long. It was interesting to see but we just stood around talking until the time was up

  • F

    Friends trip

    Verified booking

    3.8
    16 January 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

    A coffee break mid morning would be good. We were walking the old Portuguese part in old Goa, stopped at a little bakery but we had to move on straight away. Also we could have walked from there to the fruit/veg market and the hotel where we had lunch. Instead of on/off the bus. Both myself and my friend walk with sticks and getting on and off is harder than walking. X

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