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Goa’s best days out, rated by the people who took them.
The 15 experiences travellers remember most about Goa. The walks, cruises, plantations and day trips that end up being the story you tell back home.
A 2.5-hour heritage walk in Panaji’s Fontainhas with Portuguese-era buildings, Goan sweets, and live music plus entry fees included.
Most Popular“Excellent tour. Very smart and engaging guide. We learned so much about Goa's history, traditions, and architecture. Highly recommend!”
E-bike tour on Divar Island from Old Goa with a ferry, Portuguese churches, submerged Shiva temple, fishing views, and included snacks.
“We had a fantastic afternoon the guide was extremely informative throughout the whole tour excellent stop with home baking would highly recommend.”
Old Goa Heritage Walk with an English guide, entry fees included, heritage maps, and Portuguese churches over about 2.5 hours.
“Santoshi was a brilliant guide, so knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. Lovely friendly personality. Highly recommend”
Fontainhas Heritage Walk in Panaji: a 2.5-hour guided stroll through Portuguese lanes, chapels, a historic home, and an old bakery snack stop.
“Very interesting. Leroy Fernandez was brilliant. Very attentive to our comfort. The giant snacks were delicious. The 1 hour tour of an authentic old Gian home was fascinating and insightful.”
Panaji food trail with feni tastings, Portuguese and Hindu Goan dishes, plus a church and museum gateway stop in 3.5 hours.
“Great host and very informative trip!”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Panjim’s Fontainhas, tracing Portuguese influence in homes, art, and live Goan music for about $12.
“A very interesting tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. A good way to see the Latin quarter. It would have been good to know that everything is closed on a Sunday but other than that, a very enjoyable experience.”
Taste Panjim’s Indo-Portuguese flavors on a small-group food walk through Fontainhas with snacks, sweets, and mocktails.
“We had a lovely time, good food, a nice bit of history - it was perfect. Mayuresh was charming; answered all our questions and made us feel very welcome.”
Margao cultural and historical walking tour from Holy Spirit Church with local snacks, small-group storytelling, and a 3-hour route through Goa’s lanes.
“The young guide was enthusiastic but appeared not to be very knowledgable on the Margao area, history or heritages, barring an anecdote or two for select houses.”
Sip Goan wines in Fontainhas at a 150-year-old Indo-Portuguese home. Small group, local snacks, wine stories, take bottles home.
“We had the best time. Our guide Joshua engaged the group and taught us about the Portuguese influence in Goa. The highlight was visiting the inside of a 200 year old home and learning about how people lived. We’d book another tour with this business in a heartbeat.”
Kayak Goa’s Sal Backwaters through mangroves and lotus ponds, spot 70+ birds like kingfishers, and learn wildlife tips.
“Really relaxing activity... tranquil kayaking, beautiful scenery, guides were really great before, during and after!”
A small-group Chandor walk focused on Indo-Portuguese heritage homes, church stops, river legends, plus snacks and entry fees included.
“Confused about what to do in Goa besides beaches and food? Same—until we discovered Soul Travelling. Turns out, it’s the perfect answer. Our ambassador, Tavanya, was amazing and made Goa’s history come alive with stories that were aRead more”
One hour Insta-style photoshoot on a South Goa beach with a professional photographer. Private, customizable, $55, meet at Benaulim.
“South Goa Villas - ROSASTAYS”
Bake pao/poie with an 80-year-old Majorda baker, learn Goan bread tradition, and take home your own poie-turned panino with snacks.
“Fenosha is a lovely and bubbly guide and the experience was wonderful! The baker was so kind and the fresh bread was delicious! Would recommend 10/10”
Hands-on Indian cooking class on Palolem Beach Road. Learn spice techniques with Kanchan and Chef A.J, plus snacks and a full meal.
“From start to finish, this cooking class was an absolute delight! The sibling chefs brought not only incredible skill and authenticity to the kitchen, but also warmth and kindness that made the entire experience feel personal and inviting.”
South Goa village walk in Saligao to Rivona caves and Usgalimal rock carvings, with local guide narration and snacks included.
“We did the farm to table experience with Soul Traveling and we loved every bit it. Our experience was conducted by Heidi and we thoroughly enjoyed her company. Right from our introduction, to the farm picking to the cooking we loved Read more”
From the painted lanes of Panaji to the spice hills, the backwater islands and the long southern sands.
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