A Step Back In Time.

4.9
(15 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a tour best suited for Travellers who have keen interest in seeing local artefacts, various farming implements, various modes of transportation and some old trades that have been restored and kept for public display in a Museum, called Goa Chitra.

After the museum visit we then drive down to the earliest capital city of Goa formerly called Chandrapur today known as Chandor to visit a Goan Mansion to see its magnificent crystal chandeliers, the ballroom and locally carved furniture.

After Mansion visit we drive to a nearby village called Quepem to visit a Palatial house called Palácio do Deão which was built in 1787 by a Priest here one has the option of having a scrumptious Goan Meal hosted by the family on direct payment at the house.

We finally than drive to the traditional covered market of Margão where one gets to see the local produce of Goa set up for sale under this covered shade , sniff on the traditional aroma of the local spices and traditional Goan sweets.

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
No Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages will be served with the lunch. All Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages are to be purchased on direct payment.
A Charge of Rs 1200/- PP has to paid. The menu pre set at the house, preference of veg or Non veg has to be clearly specified. A notice period time for meal preparation is 72 hours prior to the tour

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up and drop can be arranged from the respective hotels or Marmagoa Port.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    We visit a heritage Mansion , built in the 17th century and stretching along one whole side of Chandor’s village square.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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 we savour on the Traditional Goan Cuisine with the Goan Family on Prior appointment with the Family.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    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.

    44 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Exotic Goan Excursions

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Zombie
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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