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Goa’s best days out, rated by the people who took them.
The 15 best-loved old goa & church tours in Goa, gathered in one place. The ones travellers rate most, with prices, run times and exactly who to book each with.
Old Goa Heritage Walk with an English guide, entry fees included, heritage maps, and Portuguese churches over about 2.5 hours.
Most Popular“Going to the home of a local was very nice we had a snack and some feni. We played a fun game with the feni!”
Walk Old Goa’s heritage churches with an English guide, Portuguese-era stories, frescoes, and St. Francis Xavier’s remains for $12.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Vimala's - our guide's knowledge was impressive, and their friendly demeanor made it easy to connect with the information and the experience. Gosia and Pawel”
Full-day group trip from Goa to Dudhsagar Falls, Mollem safari, and a spice plantation, with lunch and jeep rides.
“The coach was late after getting up at 5am.. The trip was an enjoyable day and although it was long, we didn’t have enough time in the locations to really enjoy them, it felt rushed. The lunch was tasty & nobody was poorly from it. We didn’t get to see a Goan village as the…”
A 7-hour Goa tour combining colonial streets in Fontainhas, UNESCO churches in Old Goa, a Hindu temple stop, and a spice plantation meal.
“Had the best tour in Goa yesterday with Mario from Exotic Goan Excursions. He truly is one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. He will email you after booking your tour and ask you for any specific needs, what you like to drink etc. The car Read more”
A guided Goa day trip linking Panjim, Fontainhas, Old Goa churches, a Hindu temple, and a spice plantation lunch with herbal tea.
“Great trip that captures the key sights in both old and new Goa as well as an educational spice plantation tour and local lunch. Our guide Joaquim was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant and answered every question we had with in-deptRead more”
Private Old Goa churches, Mangeshi Temple, and a spice plantation with Goan buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and UNESCO sights in 5–6 hours.
“Not a tour, just having a private driver. But very expensive for India, a total rip off. Avoid at all cost.”
Old Goa UNESCO churches and Divar Island by e-bike, with a Mandovi ferry and Goan snacks at a local home. Value at $40.
“Great guide. Put numbers or colour key fobs on keys for easy bike identification. Shower caps or similar for inside helmets. Enjoyed every minute. Thanks.”
Private Portuguese Heritage tour in Goa with a guide, UNESCO Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Fontainhas Latin Quarter, and Dona Paula views.
“A wonderful tour focusing on the Portuguese heritage of Goa. Mr Sachin, our guide, was knowledgeable, informative and personable. Mr Santos’s, our driver, took great care of us on the road and his vehicle clean and cool. A must do tour if interested in Portuguese influence on Goa.”
A small-group Portuguese culture day in Goa with Panaji streets, Fontainhas, UNESCO Old Goa churches, and forts at Reis Magos and Aguada.
“Great tour our group are very happy. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the driver was excellent. We will definitely recommend to our friends back home”
Private tour of Fontainhas and Old Goa’s Portuguese heritage with hotel pickup, guided church stops, and Dona Paula jetty views.
“As a solo traveller I was well taken care of by Dnyandeep. He was very knowledgeable about all locations. The tour turned out to be much better than described in the aviator itinerary. We did so much, it was truely a great time for my first time in Goa.”
Old Goa heritage walk in 2 hours: Portuguese-era churches, Augustinian ruins, saints and spices, sacred art, and a local drink for $9.
Private 5-hour Goa tour with Se Cathedral, Bom Jesus, St Augustine’s Tower, and a Ponda spice plantation lunch.
“A visita à quinta da especiarias é muito interessante e a guia que nos acompanhou possuía um vasto conhecimento sobre o tema. A visita às igrejas de Velha Goa foi um importante testemunho histórico da província de Goa. O nosso guia foi muito profissional e muito acessível a prestar explicações sobre os diversos monumentos”
Old Goa churches spiritual walk: Portuguese-era UNESCO sites, guided storytelling, and a relaxed 2-hour route. Private tour, $18.
“Joe, my tour guide was very knowledgeable about the overall history of Goa as well as the local basilica and cathedral. Absolutely worth it!”
Cruise-ready Goa shore excursion with Old Goa churches, Panjim market, and a spice plantation, plus lunch and port transport.
“Attractions to see were too far apart and guide did not really explain what to do. Just too hot, which is not anyone's fault.”
2-hour guided walk of Old Goa’s Portuguese churches: Bom Jesus (UNESCO), Se Cathedral, St Francis, and Mandovi views. Church entries included.
“A good way to learn about the history of Old Goa. Geronimo, my guide, was truly very knowledgeable and a local who knows his history.”
From the painted lanes of Panaji to the spice hills, the backwater islands and the long southern sands.
