Top Goa Layover Tours

Learn more about Panaji’s history and culture on this interesting two-hour walking tour of the Fontainhas neighborhood. You won’t struggle to hear your guide as this is a small-group tour (max. 15). Admire carefully restored Portuguese colonial-era buildings, sample traditional Goan bakery treats, enjoy a live performance with a renowned local musician, and more. This is an ideal tour for travelers wanting to explore beyond Goa’s beaches.

There are few places so varied as Goa, West India. On this tour, explore the rich history of the fusion of cultures that have made Goa the way it is today. From Catholic churches in Panjim, the state capital, to Hindu temples, and from Portuguese architecture to spice plantations, Goa is an assault on the senses.

Traces of Portuguese heritage and history are rife throughout Goa but unless you know where to look, it's sometimes difficult to find the best architecture. Orient yourself with ease during a history that transports you between the dispersed churches of Panaji (Panjim) and Old Goa with ease. Plus, exploring with a guide means that you’ll discover info that you’re unlikely to find in the guide book.