Private Old Goa and Panjim Full Day Tour with Lunch

Discover Goa’s colorful history on this day tour. Learn about the heavy influence Portuguese rule had on this region’s religion and architecture. The guide will take you to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the church and walk on the marble floor inlaid with precious stones. Walk to the nearby Se Cathedral, also known as the St. Cathedral of Santa Catarina. Marvel at the facade’s Portuguese Gothic-style architecture before entering the church with your guide to see the Golden Bell. Re-board the vehicle and head 30 minutes to the city of Panaji to visit the historic neighborhood of Fontainhas, known as the Latin Quarter. Walk with your guide down narrow streets and past old, colorful villas. Visit the small St. Sebastian Chapel and see several statues of historical figures. Enter a rustic restaurant in the city where a buffet lunch will be served. Later, we drive to the local market for shopping, before you return to your hotel.