Cultural Treasures of Goa - Walking Tour

Cultural Treasures of Goa - Walking Tour

A trip to Goa is a ritual in India. But along with the beaches, Goa has a rich history and culture. Experience authentic Goa on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our entertaining storytellers.

Explore historically and culturally rich places like The Panjim Church, Altinho Hill stepped street, Archbishop's Palace, Chapel of St Sebastian at Fontainhas Neighbourhood, Modest art gallery with Scandinavian art and original work by Locals, Hindu Neighbourhood at Fontainhas and Lord Hanuman temple situated on top of of the Altinho hillock.

Visit one of the oldest High Courts of India and the Chief Minister's Official Residence. Walk through Portuguese influenced lanes and the centuries-old buildings and cafes.

Starting Point: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim
End Point: Maruti Temple, Panjim

Morning Tour: 10 AM to 12 AM
Evening Tour: 4 PM to 6 PM

Itinerary
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Stop At: Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Church Square, Panjim 403001 India

Start your tour from one of the best churches of Goa. The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church was first built in 1541 as a chapel on a hillside overlooking the city of Panjim. This church houses the ancient bell that was removed from the Augustinian ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Grace (Nossa Senhora da Graça) in the once famed city of Old Goa. This bell is considered to be the second-largest of its kind in Goa, surpassed only by the Golden Bell which resides in the Sé Cathedral in Old Goa.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Archbishop's Palace, Althino, Panaji, Goa 403001, India

This was the residence of the Archbishops. It was built before the Se Catedral. Even when the Se was not completed, Pyrard de Laval found this palace to be inhabited by Archbishop D. Fr. Aleixo de Menezes. A two-storeyed building marked by simplicity. It is linked to the Se Catedral and Convent of S. Francisco de Assis.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St Sebastian's Chapel, Fontainhas (quarter), Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001, India

The next church site has a special place in Goa’s history. At a distance of 2 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, Chapel of St. Sebastian is situated in Panjim City. Built in 1818, this chapel is dedicated to St. Sebastian. In earlier days, people were troubled with the disease of pests and plagues, which was very frequent in Salcette area. They turned for help to St Sebastian who treated them through his mediation and miraculous interventions.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fontainhas (quarter), Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001, India

It is an old Latin part of Goa. It maintains its Portuguese influence, particularly through its architecture, which includes narrow and picturesque winding streets like those found in many European cities, old villas and buildings with projecting balconies painted in the traditional tones of pale yellow, green, or blue, and roofs made of red-colored tiles. Fontainhas' heritage ambiance represents the traditional Portuguese influence in the area.

Duration: 25 minutes