Old Goa Heritage Walk: Explore Historical Churches and Landmarks from the Portuguese Era

Embark on the Old Goa Heritage Walk and discover the rich history of this former capital city during the Portuguese era. Explore magnificent churches and landmarks from the past.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Church of St. Francis of Assissi - This is a fine baroque style church with plenty of wall paintings and intricate wood work.
  • Viceroy’s Arch - A majestic archway leading as a main entrance to the city of Old Goa from the Mandovi river front
  • Church of Our Lady of the Rosary - This is one of the most beautiful churches architecturally and…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fee included
  • Complimentary Old Goa Heritage Map
  • Guidance by a friendly English-speaking host
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The Old Goa Heritage Walk delves into intriguing aspects of the Portuguese era. When Old Goa served as Goa’s former capital, it was a bustling city even before the Portuguese arrived. It was the capital of the Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah empire. The Portuguese, led by commander Afonso de Albuquerque, arrived in 1510 and seized the city from Adil Shah, the…

Location
Viceroys Arch, Goa
Our Tour Presenter will be waiting for you at the Viceroy's Arch. We will share the presenters contact number after you complete your booking
Cancellation Policy

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

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Santamariajulen
Jan 30, 2026
Interesting and historical tour led by our amazing guide Vimala. - Vimala was keen on showing us the amazing churches and monuments and it really helped us understand the importance and history behind this fascinating place in Old Goa. I definitely recommend it.
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Joewb7556gk
Jan 29, 2026
Fantastic tour - A fantastic walking tour with Vimala. A great way to see the churches of Goa at a very good pace and very informative. Would recommend.
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Sromonab2024
Jan 29, 2026
Old Goa Heritage Walk! - The heritage walk was amazing. Vimala was lovely and she took us around the chapels and churches and gave us so much knowledge! I loved the tour and would definitely recommend it!
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Yogics2026
Jan 28, 2026
A Knowledgeable and Enriching Walk Through Old Goa - We really enjoyed the Old Goa Heritage Walk with Vimala. It was a beautiful and enriching experience, and we learned a lot about the history, culture, and heritage of Old Goa. Vimala is very knowledgeable and shared the information in a clear, engaging, and engaging way. We included this walk as part of our yoga retreat in Goa so our guests could also experience and appreciate the culture and history of the region. A lovely experience that we would highly recommend.
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Faraway58350843158
Jan 28, 2026
Walk with Trancy - It was a great experience with Trancy, she has lots of interesting stories to tell and also great tacit knowledge about the history, culture of Goa! She also gives a great perspective about the religious history of Goa and the Portuguese influence
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Q3381qtashleyk
Jan 27, 2026
Fantastic historic tour - Vimala was patient with our 19 month old and very friendly and knew so much about Goa. I felt that it was a really personal tour where she cared about showing us what made Goa today through its colonial history.
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Graham
Jan 26, 2026
Engaging and informative tour - Yashasvi was a brilliant and engaging guide, sharing a good deal of fascinating information about the spectacular churches of Old Goa and the context of the Portuguese period. Having a PhD on the Catholic church history of that period, I’m in a good position to recommend her work!
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Rosemarienorth
Jan 24, 2026
Old Goa - great walking tour - Excellent tour of Old Goa’s impressive monuments, with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide who drew our attention to details we wouldn’t hove found by ourselves. Recommended.
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Coeliac-dane
Jan 24, 2026
Knowledge with humour and charm - We were part of a small group, who went on this trip today, where our lovely guide Yashasvi took us around Old Goa imparting facts and fun in equal measure. The story of Old Goa was interesting in itself, but the ability of the guide to mix it up with little anecdotes made it a very special tour. We will try to join the company for other trips during our stay.
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Tonino1101
Jan 24, 2026
Wonderful Heritage Walk - Wonderful heritage walk this morning with Vimala around Old Goa. So much better than attempting it without a guide. Vimala is so knowledgeable and engaging, happy to answer any questions. We kept a very easy pace as we explored the various churches and grounds in the area. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).