Goa: Cultural Fontainhas Walk
ID: GYG226588-389731
Category:
Country: India
Country: India
Duration: 01:30 hours
Description
Experience authentic Goa on this amazing walking tour of the old town with a fun and entertaining storyteller. This will give you a great introduction to the city, its history, and its culture, as you hear plenty of wonderful stories about the city.
Your guide will meet you at your tour meeting point, from where you will be taken to your first attraction of the Panjim Church. Following that, head to the stepped street of the Altinho Hill and the Archbishop's Palace. You'll then see one of the oldest High Courts of India, before encountering the Goa's Chief Minister's Official Residence.
You'll then walk through Portuguese-influenced lanes and centuries-old buildings and cafes, before encountering the Chapel of St. Sebastian in the Fontainhas neighborhood. Following that, take in a modest art gallery consisting of both Scandinavian art and original works by locals.
You'll finally visit the Hindu neighborhood in Fontainhas, before encountering Lord Hanuman, situated on top of the Altinho hillock. At the conclusion of your experience, your guide will be happy to recommend further places in Goa for you to visit depending on your interests.
Your guide will meet you at your tour meeting point, from where you will be taken to your first attraction of the Panjim Church. Following that, head to the stepped street of the Altinho Hill and the Archbishop's Palace. You'll then see one of the oldest High Courts of India, before encountering the Goa's Chief Minister's Official Residence.
You'll then walk through Portuguese-influenced lanes and centuries-old buildings and cafes, before encountering the Chapel of St. Sebastian in the Fontainhas neighborhood. Following that, take in a modest art gallery consisting of both Scandinavian art and original works by locals.
You'll finally visit the Hindu neighborhood in Fontainhas, before encountering Lord Hanuman, situated on top of the Altinho hillock. At the conclusion of your experience, your guide will be happy to recommend further places in Goa for you to visit depending on your interests.
Highlights
- Develop a great perspective of the city and its culture
- Experience some of the most important places of this beautiful city that are not to be missed, including some hidden yet prominent lanes
- Be charmed by your picturesque surroundings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 18 years old must also bring a valid form of government-issued photo ID
All participants who are over 18 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months. All participants who are under 18 years old must present a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Your storyteller will be waiting in a neon green t-shirt with a "Yo Tours" ID card outside the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim, Goa.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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.