Panjim: Fontainhas and Beyond | Heritage Walk

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Panjim the local way! Walk along the Immaculate Conception church, the only pre-colonial palace of Panjim, the largest Latin Quarters of Asia with its picture-perfect lanes and listen to the stories that mark the neighbourhood on world map as UNESCO Heritage
zone. Connect to the stories of Fontainhas through its architecture, vibrant lanes, guided not just by a local, but by a ishht (friend) of the neighbourhood.

Get to taste traditional wood fired oven-baked Goan sweets at a vintage bakery, dance to the sound of lively Goan music by a local musician. Along the way chat with locals who would gladly welcome to their version of Panjim!

Perfect for those who believe travel is about tasting slowly, listening deeply, and engaging meaningfully with the community.

What's Included

Soda/Pop
Entrance fee
Snacks
Private transportation
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Garcia De Orta Garden is located next to the famous Immaculate Conception Church in Panjim.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Panjim Municipal Garden is the start point of our tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The first building to be built in the city in 16th century by Adil Shah of Bijapur. This monument is older than the Taj Mahal. And today the building houses Goa State Museum.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Coception is one of the major landmarks in the city of Panjim. We will understand the role of this church in the making of the city, decode its architecture, how the church has evolved over the centuries. The locals have unique stories about the church which are shared on the tour.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This quaint vibrant neighbourhood is the oldest settlement in the city. During the walk on the lanes of Fontainhas & Sao Tome we share the stories of the families that have stayed here over centuries, visit old establishments like old bakeries, art galleries etc. You get to explore the locality through the perspective of the locals and interact with the locals.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Origins And Horizons

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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