Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa

Discover Goa’s historical Portuguese influences on this private half-day tour. Learn about Goa’s colonial history as you visit some of the region’s most Portuguese-influenced sites including the Se Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus. Then, visit Fontainhas, the heavily Portuguese-influenced Latin Quarter in the city of Panaji, before marveling at fantastic views of the Arabian Sea from one of Goa’s hidden gems, the Dona Paula Jetty. After your tour, you can choose to enjoy a traditional Goan and Portuguese lunch at the popular O’Coquerio restaurant.

Duration 6 Hours

Pickup Hotel pickup available

What's included :

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-speaking guide

What's excluded :

Gratuities
Food and drinks

• After booking, please reconfirm at sunil@getsholidays.net with the following information: • Name (all passengers) • Date of birth (all passengers) • Email address (primary contact) This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.

Meet your guide at your Goa hotel and travel in private, air-conditioned comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Basilica of Born Jesus. Walk across the marble floor that’s inlaid with precious stones and visit the remains of Catholic missionary St Francis Xavier. Learn about this man’s life from your guide, as well as from the detailed paintings that decorate the interior. Head upstairs to a gallery of surrealist paintings from Dom Martin, a Goan painter.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Admission Ticket Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Travel by foot to Se Cathedral, known by locals as Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina. This gothic-style Portuguese architecture houses one of the largest bells in Goa and is dedicated to a saint who was martyred in the 4th century for her Christian devotion
Duration: 20 Minutes
Admission Ticket Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Wander the Latin Quarter, known as Fontainhas and experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Portuguese influence first hand as you explore the streets.
Duration: 15 Minutes
Admission Ticket Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Make a stop at St Sebastian Chapel, where statues of historic figures like Abade Faria, a Roman Catholic monk, are displayed.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Admission Ticket Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Next, travel in comfort to Dona Paula Jetty, a peaceful bay where epic views of Mormugao Harbor and the Arabian Sea make for the perfect photo op. Take in the natural wonder of the scene that’s unique to this out of the way treasure before heading to a tiny market on the waterway.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Admission Ticket Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
No strict dress code is enforced to enter places of worship. However, please be advised to dress accordingly; short shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended
Lunch costs including drinks usually range between USD $2 and USD $15

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Language

English (GUIDE)

Age Req.

Fitness Req.

None

Group Size

Organised by GeTS Holidays

Activity ID: V-5588GETSG4PD

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