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Goa’s best days out, rated by the people who took them.
The 15 best-loved private tours in Goa, gathered in one place. The ones travellers rate most, with prices, run times and exactly who to book each with.
Kayak at Goa’s private island and Chapora River backwaters at sunset, with snacks, tea, life jackets, and a small-group guide.
Most Popular“Amazing experience and absolutely lovely tour guide!!! Would definitely book again what an incredible trip full of laughs and fun❤️”
Private Aguada Jail heritage walk in Goa with exclusive access to chapel, dark cells, kitchen, and sea views—about 1 hour.
“A really good guide who imparted his knowledge clearly and in an enjoyabe way. Most enjoyable but be aware if you are on a cruise ship the journey to the jail is approx 1 hour but worth it.”
Private beach photoshoot in North Goa’s Candolim. 45-minute DSLR session with editing, for groups up to 4. Meeting near Nanu Shack.
“Suman was my photographer. Thank you for the interesting experience. Posing for a photoshoot is harder work than one would think.”
A private 8-hour Goa highlights day with Panaji, Old Goa churches, a Hindu temple, and a spice plantation lunch in an air-conditioned car.
Private 3-day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Delhi tour with flights from Goa or Mumbai, private guide, hotels, and entrance fees included.
“Excellent trip,Everything like clockwork, knowledge guides, good value for money. Amazing sights, everything we could have hoped for.”
Private Portuguese Heritage tour in Goa with a guide, UNESCO Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Fontainhas Latin Quarter, and Dona Paula views.
“I would recommend this tour which was very interesting in particular our guide Francis was very well informed ,courteous and most helpful”
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.”
Private 8-hour Goa tour from North Goa: Fontainhas, UNESCO Old Goa churches, Mangueshi and Shantadurga temples, and a spice farm.
A 1-hour Fort Aguada night walk with a local storyteller, jail-cell access, and Portuguese-era architecture in Goa.
“Good review. Felt very comfortable being around her. Yashwasvi has a good sense of humour, and the tour was characterized by lots of interactions.”
Private South Goa city tour with spice plantation lunch, Portuguese churches, two temples, Fontainhas, and hotel pickup for $89.
“Interesting and varied trip. Good to see different places. Worth the time away from the beach Helpful”
Private overnight Taj Mahal from Goa with round-trip flights, sunrise entry, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh, plus transfers and hotel options.
“Fantastic tour. Extremely well arranged. Picked up from hotel, flights and all pickups went perfectly. Tour was amazing. The Taj Mahal was stunning. A once in a lifetime experience. Special mention to our driver Raj who was fantastic. Very prRead more”
Private market visit and cooking class in Goa Velha with Rita. Shop spices, cook Goan favorites, and eat your meal in 4 hours.
“I highly recommend this excursion. Everything was very organized. The food was delicious. Rita is very talented. You won’t regret signing up for this class.”
Private Goa city tour with hotel pickup: Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, markets, Fontainhas, Fort Aguada and Baga Beach for $63.
“I had an amazing tour! Mr Dadabir and driver Mr Joshua were awesome. no complaints. very helpful and very nice people.”
A private 7-hour cultural tour in Goa: Ancestral Goa, Shantadurga and Mangueshi temples, plus a biologist-led spice village lunch.
“This tour has been very nice. The experience in both temples has been wonderful. And the Spice Village is lovely. Very good experience!”
Private Goa day trip with a Mollem jeep safari, 200-ft Dudhsagar Falls, and a spice plantation lunch, starting 7:00am.
“There were two parts to this experience. PART 1: The Dudhsagar Waterfalls part was not worth the time or money. We went in winter (January). The waterfalls were not impressive. Later, people told us the waterflow is higher in the wet season, but even then I cannot see Read more”
From the painted lanes of Panaji to the spice hills, the backwater islands and the long southern sands.
