Private Aguada Jail Heritage Walk: Riveting Tales from Portuguese Era to Goa's Liberation
4.9
108 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: 24 hours
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
  • Entry ticket to monument for Indian nationals.
  • Exclusive access to special areas in the monument
  • Guided tour by a knowledgeable Storyteller
What's Not Included
  • Additional entry fee for International travelers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Parking fees
  • Private transportation
  • Tea and coffee
  • Pick up or drop
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Discover the Aguada Jail through captivating stories of battles from the Portuguese era to Goa’s liberation from colonial rule. This impressive fortress, strategically positioned to guard the entry points to the Port, was later transformed by the Portuguese into a jail.
Enjoy a guided tour of Aguada Jail with engaging tales shared by an expert…

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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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Rsmith6005
Feb 6, 2026
Great heritage walk - Enjoyed a fantastic walk around Fort Aguada and Jail led by Yashasvi. Really knowledgeable and very personable. Learnt so much during this walk. Would highly recommend.
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P9850jzlucyf
Feb 2, 2026
Insightful and interesting! - Shiv was very knowledgable and happy to answer all of our questions, overall a very interesting and insightful tour would recommend. Thank you Shiv!
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400manishg
Nov 27, 2025
Fantastic experience at Ford Aguada - We had an amazing experience at the beautiful Fort Aguada, with a fantastic tour guide, Dr Namrata Biswas, who gave us a comprehensive view of the history, highlighting the freedom struggle by the Goans from Portuguese rule.
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Gopeshhr
Nov 27, 2025
Great Experience! - Great experience with a knowledgeable guide (Dr. Namita) - thanks for showing us around and explaining the history behind the fort.
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Davidllewelyn83
Oct 22, 2025
Insightful and informative historical tour - Great experience. Dazzle - my storyteller & guide - delivered an erudite and enthusiastic tour of the fort. Her historical insights and local Goan perspective really breathed life into the 1.5hr experience walking the historical monumet. I came away feeling like I learned a lot - thanks! Would recommend.
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Prasobhm5
Oct 20, 2025
Travel through the times - It was a wonderful journey through the times with Dazzle… worth spending some time in exploring the Aguada fort……………..
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80ramanc
Oct 20, 2025
Heritage walk was great - It was very fun with miss dazzle and the places looks were a bit scary,but wow-nethra I really enjoyed learning about the history behind the freedom fighters and the different places.. — Nandana. by the way, miss dazzle is a diva
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Shashanksankritya
Oct 20, 2025
Excellent experience - Excellent narration by Ms Dazzle. Gave really thoughtful insight through her walk . Her knowledge for the place was extraordinary.
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Go18938353710
Aug 14, 2025
A must watch place to understand the history of of Goa , its brave people!! - We took the Aguada Port and Jail Tour through Make it Happen. We had a great experience- entirely new to us . The story teller Rachel was putting the history of the Portuguese era in all its clarity! Her style of delivery was interactive too at times by asking questions to us . It kept us interested throughout. We would suggest that this is a “must visit” place in Goa. And “Make it Happen “ are the ones who ensue that you get your money’s worth. All the best . Alka and Shirish Rangole .
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K5154hdtushars
Aug 2, 2025
Aguada Port and Jail - My wife and I recently embarked on a captivating walking tour of Aguada Port and Jail in Goa, guided by the charismatic Dazzle. The experience was nothing short of enlightening. Dazzle's deep knowledge of the history and local legends brought the 17th-century fort and the once-feared jail to life. His engaging storytelling style kept us intrigued throughout. The views from Aguada Port were breathtaking, with the Arabian Sea stretching endlessly. Exploring the old jail, now a heritage site, was both haunting and fascinating, reflecting Goa's colonial past. Dazzle made sure we understood the historical significance while adding local anecdotes that enriched the tour. Walking hand in hand with my wife, soaking in the history and scenic beauty, made it a memorable journey. I highly recommend this tour to anyone keen on exploring Goa beyond the beaches. A big shout-out to Dazzle for making it an unforgettable experience!
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