Panaji Heritage Walk: Discover Fontainhas and Old Goa

Explore Panjim’s rich history on the Fontainhas Heritage Walk. Discover Nova Goa’s evolution, iconic landmarks, and stories from the Portuguese era.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fontainhas - Fontainhas maintains its Portuguese influence particularly through its architecture. Its heritage ambience represents the traditional Portuguese influence in the area.
  • St Sebastian Chapel - The Chapel of St Sebastian, erected in 1880, is located at the southern end of the Fontainhas.
  • Sao Tome Old Quarter - The colonial…
What's Included
  • Guided Trail
  • Soul Travelling Goodies
  • Snacks
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bicycle use
  • Personal Expenses
  • Additional time beyond the standard duration (It can be done as private with extra charges)
Additional Information

Situated in Goa’s capital, Fontainhas is a captivating area known for its vibrant streets and houses. Discover how ‘Nova Goa’ emerged as the new capital after the decline of Old Goa due to disease. Hear fascinating tales about the area’s most notable landmarks. Additionally, enjoy a visit to a local home and one of the city’s oldest bakeries to sample…

Location
MO's Cafe
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Venkat_peace
Apr 15, 2025
Must do experience - Definitive local experience with soul travelling. All tours I took were engaging, culturally expressive and insightful. Highly recommend.
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Curiosity10589511080
Apr 14, 2025
One Awesome morning in Goa - This was one of the best guided tours that we have done in recent times. The entire trail was well curated, and our guide Karan Koonan explained a lot of historic events in an elaborate & structured manner that our 11-year old loved it and stayed with him all through. The 180-year old heritage house and the 95-year old cafe were the highlights We simply loved the entire morning that’s well spent.
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Vyshnavik2
Apr 14, 2025
Really engaging and educating trip - The views were really good and the houses were really beautiful and I really love the fact that we could go inside the house and see the different types of architecture which is there in go and also was fascinated by the rules that the Portuguese government made and it was really engaging and entertaining and educating
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308saurabhg
Apr 12, 2025
Stories of Goa, past and present. - Adolfina was such a great host! So knowledgeable about Goan history & culture and so so passionate! We will always carry the stories we heard here.
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Nirav1809
Apr 1, 2025
If you want to know about goan history, should do this one - Adolfina was wonderful and was very well versed in local history as well as some world history too, she gave a run through of everything at the heritage walk, would recommend to my friends!
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Annah544
Apr 1, 2025
A great way to spend a few hours! - Our guide, Adolfina, was brilliant! She brought the history of the area to life through her knowledgable and passionate story telling.
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_t4910jr
Mar 24, 2025
Very joyful - Adolfina was very good and well known of the history of the place , She shows us a lot about the life in panjim. The tour was very nice. !
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Shashisurana
Mar 14, 2025
Latin Walk by Soul travel - A very informative , gently placed walking tour to unravel the history of Goa, our tour ambassador, Adolfina was knowledgeable and that helped immensely. A visit to a local resident’s house ( Heritage property) was exciting ( they even had three lovely cats) .
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702chandanan
Mar 10, 2025
An amazing experience walking down the lanes of Fountainhas - The experience was amazing. Our guide, Adolfnia was well informed with her subject matter and communication good. Kept our group fully engaged. Thank you Soul for this reat experience
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Astaraz75
Mar 24, 2025
Nice & Interesting tour - Very nice and interesting tour. Our instructor - Adolfina was very kind and nice, she explained Goa’a history for us…..
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).