Private Tour of Goa's Portuguese style mansions

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is Goa’s most amazing tour where you will get a chance to visit some of  the famous homes that date back to the 17th and 18th century. Having been under Portuguese occupation for over 450 years,  Portuguese influence is visible everywhere, from the architectural styles to the family collections inside these mansions. This is a one of its kind full-day Heritage Tour of Goa that is not to be missed.

Highlights
• 17th century Braganza House
• 18th century Palacio do Deao
• Chitra Museum
• Traditional Indo-Portuguese cuisine lunch

What's Included

02 bottles of mineral water per person
Buffet Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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Meeting point

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be picked up from your hotel for a tour of Goa’s Portuguese style mansions. Start your tour visiting Braganza House which was built in the 17th century. The artifacts collected by the family over a number of years, have added to the beauty of the house. Of note within the mansion are a great salon, a large ballroom with floor made of Italian marble, antique chandeliers from Europe and heavily carved rosewood furniture.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Next head to Palacio do Deao, a palatial mansion spread over 11,000 sq. ft. Observe the unusual style of architecture, which is an interesting blend of Hindu and Portuguese cultures. The Palacio do Deao was built in 1787, by a Portuguese nobleman. Next enjoy a leisurely, traditional Indo-Portuguese lunch (beverage excluded) at the Belvedere, overlooking the Kushavati River.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    After lunch, drive over to Chitra Museum located in the coastal village of Benaulim. See a large collection of over 4 000 artifacts focusing on Goa's traditional agrarian lifestyle. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Goa and dropped off at your hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casuals.
Supplied by SITA World Tours

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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