Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa | 6 hours

19 Reviews | Goa
From $130.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Jan 06 to May 2022
2 Adults x $259.00
$518.00
Approx Total
$518.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Overview

Discover Goa’s historical Portuguese influences on this private half-day tour. Learn about Goa’s colonial history as you visit some of the region’s most Portuguese-influenced sites including the Se Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus. Then, visit Fontainhas, the heavily Portuguese-influenced Latin Quarter in the city of Panaji, before marveling at fantastic views of the Arabian Sea from one of Goa’s hidden gems, the Dona Paula Jetty. After your tour, you can choose to enjoy a traditional Goan and Portuguese lunch at the popular O’Coquerio restaurant.

Itinerary

  • Basilica of Bom Jesus

    Meet your guide at your Goa hotel and travel in private, air-conditioned comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Basilica of Born Jesus. Walk across the marble floor that’s inlaid with precious stones and visit the remains of Catholic missionary St Francis Xavier. Learn about this man’s life from your guide, as well as from the detailed paintings that decorate the interior. Head upstairs to a gallery of surrealist paintings from Dom Martin, a Goan painter.

    30 minutes

  • Se Cathedral

    Travel by foot to Se Cathedral, known by locals as Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina. This gothic-style Portuguese architecture houses one of the largest bells in Goa and is dedicated to a saint who was martyred in the 4th century for her Christian devotion

    20 minutes

  • Fontainhas

    Wander the Latin Quarter, known as Fontainhas and experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Portuguese influence first hand as you explore the streets.

    15 minutes

  • St Sebastian Chapel

    Make a stop at St Sebastian Chapel, where statues of historic figures like Abade Faria, a Roman Catholic monk, are displayed.

    20 minutes

  • Dona Paula Beach

    Next, travel in comfort to Dona Paula Jetty, a peaceful bay where epic views of Mormugao Harbor and the Arabian Sea make for the perfect photo op. Take in the natural wonder of the scene that’s unique to this out of the way treasure before heading to a tiny market on the waterway.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • No strict dress code is enforced to enter places of worship. However, please be advised to dress accordingly; short shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended
  • Lunch costs including drinks usually range between USD $2 and USD $15

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.3

19 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    12
  • 4 stars
    4
  • 3 stars
    1
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 12 reviews with 5 stars

Splendid world heritage site and very sweet

Published on Feb, 2023

Our expectations have been superseded by the actual heritage that is available in Goa. It attracts also lots of Indian youth

Perfect history of Goa day !

Published on Feb, 2023

It was a perfect day, where our guide was good and very informative on the history of goa. Specifically the how the Portuguese have influenced thus area

Very nice relaxed historical tour

Published on Jan, 2023

Nice historical tour with all key Portuguese objects in Goa yo be seen - old Goa, Panjin and Dona Paula viewpoint. About 4 hours

Nice relaxing half day historical tour

Published on Jan, 2023

Nice tour, quite relaxing and comfortable (about 4 hours max, but it’s fine). Expect to see three main churches in old Goa (Se, St.Anton and Franciscan monastery), magnificent Immaculate Conception church in Panjin (was closed at moment due to anti-COVID measures), walk along old Portuguese quarter of Fontaines and see views from Dona Paula point.

Very Informative Tour

Published on Oct, 2022

A wonderful tour focusing on the Portuguese heritage of Goa. Mr Sachin, our guide, was knowledgeable, informative and personable. Mr Santos’s, our driver, took great care of us on the road and his vehicle clean and cool. A must do tour if interested in Portuguese influence on Goa.

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