Old Goa Churches, Temples & Spice Plantation With "Goan" Lunch | 5 hours to 6 hours

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Old Goa Churches, Temples & Spice Plantation With "Goan" Lunch
2 Adults x $145.00
$290.00
Approx Total
$290.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Tour guide
  • Private Car driven by friendly Driver
  • Lunch on fixed menu basis
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Overview

Discover the Off-beat Old Goa, its fascinating Churches with grand facades, intricate interiors. Later visit spice plantation away from the packed beaches of Goa and savor a lip smacking Goan Lunch (group basis) hosted inside the plantation only. Also visit a 400 year Old Hindu temple known as "Mangeshi" temple, a reminiscent of erstwhile Hindu heritage of Goa before the Portuguese colonial rule. NOTE: Tourists arriving by CRUISE ships CANNOT book this tour, because Sea Port authorities have their own transport setup.

Itinerary

  • Se Cathedral

    Morning our guide will pick you from your hotel and proceed towards Old Goa. Constructed in 1619 AD, The Edifice of Se Cathedral is the largest church in Asia. With its superb Iberian façade, soaring ceilings, fabulous mosaic work, intricate wood and gilded carvings, the Se Cathedral, also sometimes called St. Catherine's cathedral is an absolute must-see for any visitor in Goa.

    30 minutes

  • Basilica of Bom Jesus

    This 400 year old Church site has got rich cultural and religious significance, the Basilica of Bom Jesus has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Literally translating to 'Holy Jesus', this is the only church in Old Goa that is not been plastered on the outside. The facade of the church has triangular roofing which is delicately carved with the initials 'IHS', which is an abbreviation for Jesuit emblem meaning 'Jesus, Saviour of Men'.

    30 minutes

  • St. Augustine's Tower

    Also visit St. Augustine's tower a hot favorite for all Bollywood movie shots.

    20 minutes

  • Tropical Spice Plantation

    Time for lip smacking Lunch , Arrive at Tropical Spice Plantation: Listen to the delightful birds, laze around by the stream or simply enjoy a stroll through the stretch of beetle nut plantations. The tropical spice plantation has lots to offer, peace of mind being the greatest of all. Enjoy a varied menu like Prawn Curry, Goan Chicken dish, White and brown rice, Goan Bread, fish fry and a couple of veg items also.

    2 hours

  • Mangeshi Temple

    Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this 400 year old temple has been mesmerizing devotees and visitors with its simplistic beauty for the last 400 years. The temple is adorned with a refreshing water body. According to some, this is one of the oldest parts of the temple. There is also a seven storied lamp tower in the temple complex. There are also a few shrines dedicated to the family deities which are located within the temple complex.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant meals not included
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Dress code is smart casual

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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Reviews

4.6

22 reviews

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    19
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 19 reviews with 5 stars

An excellent way to experience the spiritual side of Goa

Published on Feb, 2025

Today was exactly what I had hoped for. My guide, Savio C, was incredibly knowledgeable about Goan history. In Old Goa, he pointed out and shared fascinating stories about the churches and basilicas, highlighting what made each one unique. On our drive to the Hindu temple, he took the time to explain the Hindu faith, and we were fortunate enough to enter the temple and experience the beauty of the religion firsthand. The visit to the plantation, followed by a delicious Goan lunch, was the perfect way to conclude the day. I feel I received a top-tier tour, and the care and insight Savio C provided were unmatched. Additionally, our driver, Rasheed, was very careful, and I felt safe throughout the entire journey.

Beautiful private tour of Goa

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour was beautiful and interesting. My driver Sachin and guide Shailesh shared interesting information and kept the tour at a good pace.

Beautiful Churches , amazing food

Published on Jan, 2025

One pf the best activities we had in Goa. The churches and cathedrals we visited were impressive: monuments of faith dating of more than 500 years, and the plantation Farm really worth visiting We were luck enough to see the body of Sao Francisco Xavier in the last day in the Basilica do Bom Jesus, iconic church and important pilgrimage centre in India. At the Plantation Farm we experienced one of the most fragrant and tasty meals in Goa. Really lovely food and interesting walk around with a local guide to get to know Indian spices Our tour guide and driver were so kind and ready to take us wherever we wanted in Old Goa and surroundings . Tips: when entering the churches and temples, make sure you are wearing appropriate attire (no short or short dresses) out of respect Ask to taste Feni at the Farm, a fragrant liquor made out of cashew apples. Very strong

Amazing experience and educational too!

Published on Jun, 2024

We had an excellent experience on this tour - visiting the historic sites of Goa and learning about the colonial history, the impact of the Catholic Church, as well as the still very strong influence of Hinduism - the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Bom Jesus Basilica with the relics of St Francis Xavier, the Church of St Francis of Assisi, and the Sé (St Catherine) Cathedral, were amazing to behold and to participate in the Hindu arti ritual at the Shree Mangueshi Temple was also a special highlight. Our tour guide, Dnyandeep, was super - he was very knowledgeable, friendly, patient and accommodating. We were never rushed at any of the sites on the tour and were able to take our time and take in the specialness of these religious sites, with Dnyandeep providing historical information and social and cultural details. The Tropical Spice Plantation tour was also excellent - our guide, Susmita, was very helpful in providing information on many of the plants, trees, fruits, and spices on the grounds of the plantation. The lunch was plentiful and delicious, with a lot of options and the food was made in the local Goan style. The cashew feni tasting was a fun way to end the tour. Our driver, Krishna, was also excellent and friendly, and drove us around safely from place to place. Definitely highly recommend this tour.

Book this tour if you want to see the real face of Goa heritage and its people

Published on Jun, 2024

Nice to see the heritage quaint side of goa. This tour covers some of the less travelled spots with a great heritage value. It shows you the overall context of the heritage and spirituality of Goa too. This is why liked booking this tour since it is not about the typical party going tag of the Goa as a destination. Food in the spice plantation after the vists was of typical local goa menu and it was good too!

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