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Private Goa Shore Excursion: Old Goa, Fontainhas & Spice Tour

India
  • 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Make the most of your time on land in Goa on a private full-day shore excursion that includes many highlights of the small southern state. Visit the Portuguese, UNESCO World Heritage–listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, tour Panjim’s colorful Fontainhas neighborhood, and learn about this historical trading region at the fragrant Tropical Spice Plantation. See that Goa is much more than its famous beaches.
  • Refuel with a tasty local lunch at the Tropical Spice Plantation
  • Visit both Hindu temples and Catholic churches
  • Includes round-trip transfers from the port or your hotel
  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour

What's Included

  • Cruise Port Pickup and Drop-off
  • Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Professional English-Speaking Tour Guide
  • Guided Tour of Spice Plantation
  • Traditional Goan Buffet Lunch
  • Bottled Mineral Water
  • All Parking Fees and Taxes
  • Personalized Private Tour Experience
  • Guaranteed Return to Cruise Ship on Time
  • Coffee and/or Tea
    Any kind of drinks with lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

From Goa Cruise Port, Your Hotel, Goa Airport or other desired location in Goa

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Start your day with port or hotel pickup, then travel in your air-conditioned vehicle to your first destination, Shri Manguesh Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the 400-year-old temple is considered one of the most beautiful in Goa, and features a 7-story Deepa Stambha (decorative lamp tower) at the gates of the complex.

Continue to Shree Shantadurga Temple, located in the hills and noted for its statue of the Hindu goddess Durga. Then, take a break for lunch at the Tropical Spice Plantation. Afterward, have time to stroll around the grounds, taking in the butterfly garden and looking out for some of the 75 species of birds that can be found there.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, completed in 1605 and home to the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier, who is said to have brought Christianity to the region. Continue on to Se Cathedral, a magnificent 16th-century monument and the largest church in Goa. Finally, stop at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, built in the 17th century ad now containing a museum by the Archaeological Survey of India.

In the evening, your tour ends with drop-off at the starting point.

SBI Branch Mormugao Harbour (Pass By)

1

Shree Mangesh Mandir, Mangeshi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Shri Shantadurga Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Tropical Spice Plantation

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

4

Basilica of Bom Jesus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Se Cathedral

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Fontainhas

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

SBI Branch Mormugao Harbour (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Modest clothing is recommended for temple and church visits
  • Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

5.0
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Jenny was an amazing guide and the...

Vishwanath_R, Jan 2018
Jenny was an amazing guide and the -chauffer-guide combo of Jenny and Deepak was amazing. We messed up our booking dates and Viator along with the local partner were not only helpful, customer service was a class. Between Jenny, Deepak, Viator and their local partners they made the tour memorable.

The highlight of our day in Goa was...

quetsch125, Aug 2017
The highlight of our day in Goa was just as much the sights and city as it was our phenomenal guide. A well spoken, highly educated and dedicated gentleman who made our visit memorable. As per our request to purchase Indian spices, he went far out of his way to accommodate us even to the point of searching throughout a village market to find spice vendors and then assisting us on our purchase. We thank Viator for hooking us up with such a superb guide. He is A1.

A fantastic tour from start to...

Kevin H, Sep 2016
A fantastic tour from start to finish. Mr Anand our tour guide and Mr Ikbal (sp), picked us up from our hotel and privately drove us to Goa's finest attractions. It was an interesting mix of old and new, and provided us with a real insight into the real Goa. A brilliant journey, and the best day. Thx

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