An Experience of Goan Culture Far And Beyond.
Duration : 6 Hours
We start of the day by visiting the present capital city Panjim stop at the immaculate conception church for a photo stop ,walk through the quaint lanes of the Latin quarter Fontainhas a short visit to the Local fruit, flower and vegetable market than proceed to old Goa to visit the two famous churches the basilica of Bom Jesus and the se cathedral along the way stop by a traditional century old Hindu temple. Finally visit a Goan spice plantation to learn about the different spices and herbs grown in Goa and their medicinal values in treatment for various ailments. Finally feast on a traditional Goan Hindu buffet lunch and relax.
Itinerary :
- Visit Colonial quarter Fontainhas.
- Visit a traditional Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Market.
- Visit the world heritage monument at Old Goa: Basilica of Bom Jesus and Sé Cathedral.
- Visit of an age old Hindu Temple.
- Visit of a spice plantation to learn the medicinal value of the local spices grown in Goa and enjoy a traditional Goan Hindu Lunch cooked with the spice sourced from the plantation.
Inclusions :
- Experienced Tour Guide.
- Air Conditioned Vehicle.
- Entry to spice plantation inclusive of buffet lunch.
Exclusions :
- No Beverages will be provided on this tour.
Meeting Point : Pickup from Guest Location by Air Conditioned Car.
Operational Days : Monday to Saturday (No availability on Sunday)
Group Size : Min. 2 – Max. 12 Participants
Timing : 9:30 AM
Cancellation Policy : 8 Hours in advance
Age Restrictions : N/A.
Safety Measures Guidelines:
- Protect against sunlight exposure with application of sunscreen.
- Carry your own umbrellas and raincoats during monsoon season.
- No loud talking in the colonial quarters as it is a residential area.
- No posing for photos in front of people’s homes.
- Dress Code At Places Of Worship:
- A strict dress code to be followed.
- NO sleeveless tops or short shorts. Cover shoulders in case wearing sleeveless top.
- Shorts have to be below knee length, No mini skirts, No strapless or fine strap dresses or short dresses or Sleeveless T-shirts or T-shirts or Blouse tops above midriff.
Price Details :
NOTE: Costing will change if group size is 4 pax and above.
PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR FOR AVAILABILITY.
Outstanding Tour of Goa
Mario took us on an outstanding tour of Panjim, Old Goa and the spice plantation. He was patient, informative and very kind, and did an exceptional job in creating a personalized tour that was just the right fit for us. It was the best day of our entire stay in Goa and we highly recommend his tours!!
Response from EXOTIC GOAN EXCURSIONS
Thank you Meori for your kind review. I am glad you had a great time learning about the history, culture and Architecture of Goa. Hope to see you in Goa sometime soon.
Great Tour of Goa!
I had a great time seeing Goa with Mario, he was really great at explaining the history and gave me plenty of knowledge about all the sites we visited. My highlights were visiting the Spice plantation and learning about how everything is grown. Thanks Mario, highly recommend!
Response from EXOTIC GOAN EXCURSIONS
Thank you Sarah for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the tour of Goa with me on a very short notice. It was a treat and pleasure to show you a bit of my state Goa before you went back home.
Goa Tour
Mario was incredible! He helped guide us through the whole process and created a highly customized itinerary for us according to what we wanted to do. Mario did an awesome job explaining the details of daily life in Goa, local customs, cultural history, and religious influences. He included some nice personal touches like visiting a local sweet shop and other local businesses he frequents. If you are in Goa, contact Mario and skip the cruise excursions/tours. Thank you Mario!
Response from EXOTIC GOAN EXCURSIONS
Thank you Jeff for this amazing review. It was a great pleasure to take you and your wife on a private tour from the Oceanic Nautica Cruise Ship which arrived at the Marmagoa port. I am glad you enjoyed your day in Goa being your first time on a private tour.
Churches of Goa Tour
Mario it’s a great guy, knowledgeable and smart, he made this tour a nice addition to our Goa trip. Highly recommended.
Response from EXOTIC GOAN EXCURSIONS
Thank you Bart for your kind review. It was my pleasure to add value to your trip to Goa. I am glad you enjoyed the tour of Goa with me as your tour Guide.
Best part of our trip to Goa!
This tour was exceptional, and our guide, Mario, made all the difference. His vast knowledge and articulation made every stop engaging and educational, while his clever and warm personality meant that even our car rides between stops were full of fun and informative conversation. The tour was a perfect balance of walking, talking, and experience. Each stop was the perfect amount of time: not too long that we got disengaged, yet long enough to feel like we got the most out of it. Highlights for us were the spice plantation tour and walking around the Latin quarter. I cannot recommend this tour, and Mario as a guide, enough! Hopefully we will be back in Goa soon!
Response from EXOTIC GOAN EXCURSIONS
Thank you Alex for your kind review. Indeed it was a fun packed day of excitement guiding you and Elias about the various sights of Goa.