Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches
ID: GYG283357-492597
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the grandest buildings in Old Goa on a walking tour. Learn about the region with visits to Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and other churches.
Meet your guide at the Viceroys Arch in Old Goa. Explore the significant buildings of the area with a local expert guide and storyteller. Experience Goa's Portuguese heritage on a walking tour filled with historical stories and personal anecdotes. Learn about the history of Goa’s former capital. After visiting the Viceroys Arch, continue to the Church of St. Catherine. Trace the arrival of the Portuguese in India, who called the area “the Rome of the East.”
Walk past the ruins of Old Goa to Se Cathedral, the largest church in Asia. Admire the decorative frescoes in the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, which depict the life of the patron saint. Afterward, enter the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the remains of St. Francis Xavier.
Highlights
- Visit Goa's most important landmark and significant churches
- Learn about the evolution of Portuguese rule in India through Goa's architecture and religious practices
- Hear local's perspective and listen to personal anecdotes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for infants and toddlers.
• Please note that the churches have dress codes. Guests are requested to dress appropriately. Please cover your knees and shoulders.
• Photography inside churches and museums may be restricted. If you are unsure whether you can take a picture, please ask your tour guide before you do.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Viceroys Arch, Goa. ( Velha Goa, Goa 403110, India). Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This place is easily accessible by taxi.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
