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Goan Bread Journey: Discover Poi and Pao
4.9
144 Ratings
Girim
Uncover the rich history and art of Old Goa on the Christian Art Trail. Discover the secrets of Santa Monica Convent, the bones of Queen Ketevan, and the origins of the delicious Bebinca dessert.
Uncover the rich history and art of Old Goa on the Christian Art Trail. Discover the secrets of Santa Monica Convent, the bones of Queen Ketevan, and the origins of the delicious Bebinca dessert.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Da Tita by Magic Italy - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Step into the charming ambiance of a Goan bakery and witness a live baking session. This cultural fusion, particularly the art of pao making, was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese and is now a staple of the region’s culinary heritage. Dive into a genuine Goan experience by…
- Da Tita by Magic Italy - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Step into the charming ambiance of a Goan bakery and witness a live baking session. This cultural fusion, particularly the art of pao making, was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese and is now a staple of the region’s culinary heritage. Dive into a genuine Goan experience by exploring a traditional mud bakery in Majorda. Observe, participate, and create your own pao/bread, ready to be baked in a classic oven. Inhale deeply as the scent of baking bread and burning wood envelops your senses. Soon, enjoy freshly-baked bread straight from the oven. Watch the steam rise as you break a piece of the hot pao, savoring the sweet aroma before indulging in the soft, spongy center that melts in your mouth. This is the essence of the Goan Bread Making Experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Gaining insight into the art of bread baking and the significance of the Goan Poder.
- Unraveling the history of Pao and its journey to Goa.
- Engaging in hands-on Poi making.
- Observing the baking process of poi (a type of bread).
- Visiting the Local Majorda Railway Station.
- Crafting your own Panino from a Poi with a delightful Italian twist!
A vehicle is necessary for the trail.
What's Included
- Guided Tour
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- First Aid / Medical kit
- Guided Tour
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- First Aid / Medical kit
What's Not Included
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Bottled water
- This is not a walking trail. Guests are requested to have their own vehicle as we visit two places.
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Bottled water
- This is not a walking trail. Guests are requested to have their own vehicle as we visit two places.
Additional Information
- Grasping the art of bread baking and recognizing the significance of the Goan Poder.
- Engaging with the baker
- Unraveling the history of Pao and its journey to Goa.
- Gaining practical experience in Poi making
- Observing the baking process of poi (a variety of bread)
- Touring the Local Majorda Cargo Railway Station
- Creating a personalized Panino from a Poi with a delightful Italian flair!
- Grasping the art of bread baking and recognizing the significance of the Goan Poder.
- Engaging with the baker
- Unraveling the history of Pao and its journey to Goa.
- Gaining practical experience in Poi making
- Observing the baking process of poi (a variety of bread)
- Touring the Local Majorda Cargo Railway Station
- Creating a personalized Panino from a Poi with a delightful Italian flair!
Location
Da Tita by Magic Italy - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
You will meet the ambassador/host at the entrance of the restaurant.
Note: This is not a walking trail. Transport would be required between the different points in the trail. We recommend using the same transport that you come by for the whole trail. Transport is not provided by Soul Travelling.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(144 Ratings)
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Shireenac2026
Jan 5, 2026
Yummy and fun - 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
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924parisc
Jan 5, 2026
Wholesome and YUMMY experience - It was a very wholesome and YUMMY experience! Fenosha was very kind and helpful. Loved meeting the locals! I learnt so much
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Eliasc2026
Jan 5, 2026
Delicious - Fenosha was awesome, super high energy and fun. Sooo good. Bread was delicious as well. Has an amazing time with family and meeting the baker.
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Naseyac
Jan 5, 2026
Amazing! - Fenosha was great fun! We had a lovely time tasty lots of yummy food and learnt a lot along the way! Would definitely recommend
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Snehilnair
Jan 3, 2026
The one experience you must not miss.... - The experience is a must have for someone who loves the art of "Poie". And I mean it. It's an art!
The activity take about 2-3 hours of your time but the details and history that our ambassador Tavanya took us through made it almost unrecognisable. She explained every aspect of the process and more with such patience makes it a wonderful experience as she creates that atmosphere for you to understand the hard work and labour and really know the work.
The fee looks very budget-friendly and fortunately we had some good people in the crowd too! 😃
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686abhimanyud
Dec 15, 2025
A different side of Goa - Signed up for a couple of experiences with Soul Travelling, their curated experiences made me asee a side of Goa that folks usually miss out on. Would highly recommend.
Did the Poi experience with Atul! He was super awesome throughout
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Fearless38094573738
Dec 12, 2025
WOW! Amazing! - Medore was my tour guide today. And we had a wonderful experience. I booked it with my dad and we baked bread, we saw how it’s baked in traditional manner and the saw the beautiful old oven. WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND AMAZING GUIDE. Later we baked it in an oven in an Italian restaurant with really good Italian ingredients. Overall one of the best experiences in GOA!
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Sermonsinstone
Dec 3, 2025
Super fun discovering an 80 year old bakery in Goa! - Had a lot of fun discovering a local bakery that has been making and feeding poee to Goans for over three generations now. Soul Travelling offers some of the best offbeat & lesser-known sides to Goa that travellers must explore. Karan, who took us on the tour was a pleasure to chat with. Highly recommend booking a tour with ST if you really want to experience Goa’s real side!
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Venture44962140725
Nov 29, 2025
Wonderful experience - Fenosha was a wonderful guide, and we had an amazing experience baking poi! The trail was organized well and we loved getting postcards at the end!
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Ecmkmktk
Dec 29, 2025
Goa bread making - Very nice experience with Fenosha and team. The group was too big for the bakery which meant that there wasn’t enough space and a lot of wait time in the heat. And the 80yr old baker was there but didn’t have too much to do with the group, so the title of the booking is a little bit misleading. The panini making back at the Italian restaurant was a nice surprise.
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