Private Historical Tour in Goa
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is an immersive journey into this lesser-seen side of Goa, taking you through historic villages, magnificent heritage homes, traditional markets and places that offer a glimpse into the Goa of generations past. Begin your journey at Goa Chitra, where an extraordinary collection of traditional farming tools, household objects and everyday artefacts brings the rural life of Goa vividly to life. Continue into Margao’s historic colonial quarters, exploring old streets and traditional architecture, that give character to the town.Visit to the traditional covered market offers a lively glimpse into everyday Goan life. The journey continues to Palácio do Deão in Quepem, an elegant 18th-century heritage home surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Step inside the magnificent Braganza Pereira Mansion Chandor, one of Goa’s celebrated ancestral homes, see the grand interiors ,furniture, and learn the distinctive lifestyle of Goa’s old elite, where Portuguese influences met local traditions.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fees included to Goa Chitra and Heritage Mansion Chandor.
- English Speaking Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch is optional @ Charge of Rs 2500/- Per Person to be paid directly at Venue . It is a 4 course pre set menu, Dietary Restrictions to be specified at booking.
- Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic Beverages are not included in the lunch package price. All Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic beverages are to be purchased on direct payment.
Itinerary
We visit Goa Chitra museum which is based in the coastal Goan village of Benaulim. We get to see the traditional implements, vessels and tools that evolved over centuries in the agrarian heartland of Goa in the service of farming and other traditional trades
Visit the Colonial Quarters , the church from the outside and the colorful houses.
Here we visit the Traditional Old Portuguese built Local Covered Market of Margao where one gets to see and buy the local spices and the local Delicacies of Goa.
Here we visit this 213 years old mansion was built by a Portuguese nobleman, who was the Dean of the Church, and founder of Quepem town. At Palacio Do Deão as an option savour on an Indo Goan Cuisine with the Goan Family on Prior appointment with the Family. Lunch cost is not included in the tour price.
We visit a heritage Mansion , built in the 17th century and stretching along one whole side of Chandor’s village square.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Exotic Goan Excursions
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- If you are to be picked up from the Mormugao Harbour . The guide will be standing at the exit point after Immigration Check, with a Viator Placard having your name on it.
- Wednesday and Sunday are Non operational Days at Palacio Do Deao Quepem.
How it compares in India, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 21% above the median of the 539 experiences we list in India, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 71 of 539.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in India, outside the cities
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