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Private Aguada Jail Heritage Walk: Riveting Tales from Portuguese Era to Goa's Liberation
4.9
77 Ratings
Candolim
Embark on a private heritage walk of Aguada Jail and uncover riveting tales from the Portuguese era to Goa's liberation. Explore the fortress, secret tunnel, dark prison cells, chapel, and more.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Central Jail Aguada - This tour highlights the history of the 400 year old Lower Fort, later repurposed as a prison and today a cultural center for travelers to experience. You will be getting exclusive access to a Chapel, Kal Kothri (Dark prison cells), jail kitchen and a natural spring.
What's Included
- Exclusive access to special areas in the monument
- Entry ticket to monument
- Guided tour by a knowledgeable Storyteller
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Tea and coffee
- Pick up or drop
Additional Information
Discover the Aguada prison by engaging in captivating stories from the Portuguese period up to Goa’s emancipation from foreign rulers. This foreboding fort, positioned to guard the entry points to the Port and subsequently adapted into a prison by the Portuguese, offers a stunning view of the Arabian Sea.
Take a guided tour of the Aguada Prison, where a seasoned Storyteller will depict colorful tales. Receive exclusive passage to different sections within the fort – such as the Kal Kothri (Dark Prison Cells), an elegant Chapel, the prison’s kitchen, a natural spring, and a hidden tunnel. Submerge yourself in the vibrant account of the Liberation Movement of Goa and its unrecognized heroes.
Location
Central Jail Aguada
Aguada - Siolim Road
Located at the bottom of Aguada Fort, Fort Aguada Jail is famous for its panoramic view, architecture and historic significance. The prison used to be the largest jail in Goa.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(77 Ratings)
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581caitlinf
Mar 6, 2024
Definitely recommend - Booked the evening tour of the jail heritage walk. Our tour guide, Pawan, was very friendly and told the historic stories with in depth knowledge.
We decided to get dinner in the fort beforehand and then do the walk which worked well for us. Make sure you ask your taxi to wait though as there arent any available up there. Our tour was about 1hr 15.
As well as knowing about the fort and it's history, Pawan answered other questions we had about Goa, getting around, and made some great recommendations.
Highly recommend this company as an insight into Goa.
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Ginaaaaa42
Mar 6, 2024
Must do in Goa - The Fort Aguada night walk was a great evening spent in Goa. The tour itself is very interesting and gives you a great understanding of how the fort was used by the Portuguese and how Goa won its independence. Our guide Pawan was knowledgable and friendly and I would highly recommend him and the make it happen team.
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Ely_kings
Mar 4, 2024
Amazing tour with a great guide! - I highly recommend this tour if you like to learn about history. The fort is amazing and Pawa made it even more incredible with all his knowledge. I really enjoyed my time here. Thank you, Pawa!
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Go32123215719
Feb 28, 2024
Historic! - It’s a historic walk. Learned the facts of the fort by Harsha Kundaikar who was great and made me enjoy the walk. Recommended!
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385anurags
Feb 21, 2024
It was really great and all thanks to Amreen and Sejal. - Amreen and Sejal are really great story tellers. It was really great and all thanks to Amreen and Sejal. There is so much history that they apprised us with. Loved it. 100% recommend
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594gitikas
Feb 21, 2024
Heritage walk Aguada fort - Amrin and Sejal were amazing story tellers. 100% recommend to take the heritage walk with them. There is so much history that we got to know through them
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Suyogk2024
Feb 18, 2024
Aguada through eyes of History - The Place is amazing and scenic. The story teller narrated the events in an immersive and interesting way. Although I had visited the place before, this time I got to learn and understand interesting facts.
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Arvindk804
Feb 18, 2024
Great guided walk tour by Harsha - We were explained the fort aguad in Goa by Ms Harsha. She was very enthusiastic, informed and ready to answer all our questions. Thanks to her, we enjoyed the walk tour.
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Markau2431yk
Feb 12, 2024
Wonderful and informative. - We had the most educational and enjoyable guided tour with the highly knowledgeable and personable Rajeev. The views were spectacular and we even saw dolphins. Great to visit this important heritage site with such an informative guide to make the place come alive!
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Pandjsteele
Feb 26, 2024
Interesting trip - 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.
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