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Panjim Heritage walk with professional guide and option of pickup and drop
Goa, India
$65
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Overview
Panaji, the vibrant capital of Goa, invites you to immerse yourself in its colorful history through a captivating heritage walk. Once a serene retreat for the elite, this city has transformed into a cultural hub since becoming the capital in 1843.
- 🏷️ Heritage Walk Only: This option allows you to explore the city without the need for hotel pickup or drop-off.
- 🗣️ A knowledgeable cultural evangelist will guide you through the notable sites, sharing fascinating stories and insights.
- 🏛️ Begin your journey in the Latin quarters of Fontainhas, where you’ll stroll through charming lanes lined with brightly colored Portuguese-style houses.
- 📍 Visit Tobacco Square, historically significant for its tobacco trading, now surrounded by vibrant buildings and the scenic Mandovi River.
- ⛪ Marvel at the Grand Palace of Maquinezes, a stunning structure that has served various purposes since its completion in 1702.
- 🕌 Discover the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, an iconic landmark often featured in Bollywood films, showcasing Baroque architecture.
- 🍃 Enjoy light refreshments during your walk, keeping your energy up as you explore.
- 🌟 All taxes, fees, and handling charges are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, providing ample time to soak in the sights and sounds of Panaji.
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In this heritage walk, we explore the past and present of the vibrant city of Panaji which boasts of a colourful history. From a sleepy little retreat for the elite to become the capital of Goa in 18
In this heritage walk, we explore the past and present of the vibrant city of Panaji which boasts of a colourful history. From a sleepy little retreat for the elite to become the capital of Goa in 18
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Guide
- Snacks
- Pickup and drop from all hotels in Goa (if option selected)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Light refreshments
- Drinks
Meeting point
Return details
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FontainhasWe begin our walk from the Latin quarters of Fontainhas, the residential quarters designed for the Portuguese Bureaucrats and servants. This was one of the earliest settlements in Panaji city. The quarter has retained its heritage look with the small crowded lanes flanked by the typical bright Portuguese styled houses. Our walk takes u past a wishing well, Chapel of St. Sebastian and the Temple on the hill dedicated to lord Maruti and the Geetanjali Gallery of modern art exhibitions. Tobacco Square We visit the square which got its name from Tobacco trading over the river. Later this square served as the police headquarters, a customs and mint area and currently accommodates the General Post Office and the Sao Tome Chappel. We walk past bright coloured buildings set on the backdrop of the river Mandovi. We will also walk to the Mermaid Garden and statue of the world famous hypnotist Abbe Faria. Palace of Maquinezes Our next destination is the headquarters for the International Film Festival of India and the Entertainment Society of Goa. The Palace of Maquinezes or Palacio dos Maquinezes was built in 1702 and originally belonged to two brothers, Diago da Costa de Ataide e Tieve and Cristovam da Costa de Ataide e Tieve, known by the name of Maquinezes. In 1842, the Portuguese used the nearly 150-year old Palace to house the Goa Medical College. This grand palace has been part of many Bollywood films such as Golmaal.
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Church Of Our Lady Of The Immaculate ConceptionThe Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is often used to represent Goa in Bollywood films. The church was constructed on this hill for the sailors in the year 1541 after demolishing a temple. Later in the early 17th century it was renovated and constructed in the Baroque style of architecture. The church houses a large church bell in Goa that was brought here from the fallen monastery of Old Goa.
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We visit a unique temple dedicated to the goddess of wealth, Mahalakshmi. It is the only temple constructed in Goa with the permission of Portuguese after years of wanton destruction of temples. The temple board also founded one of the most eminent institutions for the spread of education in the regional languages.
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Panjim Heritage walk with professional guide and option of pickup and drop
Goa, India
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!