Historical old Goa tour with Basilica Bom Jesus and Panjim city

Excursions & day trips

Goa, India

from 16 reviews

4.5/5

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Language: English

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Duration: 8 Hours

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You'll see the best of Goa, old and new

There's a rickshaw ride around the city's Latin Quarter

You'll visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral in Old Goa

A stop at the Maruti temple, perched on Altinho hill, is part of the tour

A local expert guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Goa and its culture

What to expect

Once known as the ‘Rome of the East', Goa is packed with religious monuments, grand cathedrals and colonial relics. As local guide Ravi says, “Goa's story comes alive in its churches, streets, and markets – every corner has a tale.” On this full-day tour, you'll visit both her capitals, past and present. Panaji – the current one – and Old Goa, the former seat of Portuguese power. Along the way, you'll have an expert guide and enjoy a delicious lunch. Where better to start your journey than the former capital, Old Goa. As the seat of Portuguese rule for 200-years, it's steeped in rich history and architecture. In the Basilica of Bom Jesus, you'll discover sacred relics before moving on to the Se Cathedral to see its golden bell – the largest in Asia. Next, it's on to Panaji for a shopping stop in the city centre. And after a tasty lunch at the Goa Marriott or Vivanta by Taj, you'll head for a rickshaw for a ride through the Latin Quarter. With its pastel-hued houses and wooden balconies, it's like a little slice of Lisbon in India. You'll continue with a visit to the Maruti temple on Altinho hill, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, before rounding off at the bustling daily market with free time to shop or explore.

What's included

Transport

Guide

Walking tour

Lunch

What to remember

This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but please notify us in advance in order to create arrangements

Bring a hat

Bring suitable footwear

Drinks not included

Lockers not included

Sun loungers not included

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings

Provider

MUSEMENT SPA

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

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Based on 16 reviews from verified customers

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Den

March 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 37 years old

Great

I enjoyed hearing about the history of goa, the temple that we visited was a little underwhelming

Elaine

March 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Excellent

Guide was very good and informative. Enjoyed all the stops we did including the churches and the temple. Panjim city was nice with the coloured houses and interesting to understand how this was linked to the Portuguese. The market was Ok, we didn't spend long there, our guide was happy for us to be there for as long as we wanted which suited our group. Day included an enjoyable lunch too. Overall a really nice day and would recommend this experience to understand and enjoy historical GOA

Helen & Colin

February 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Excellent

Jude, the guide, was extremely knowledgeable. He have us lots of information and answered lots of questions that were thrown at him. Had a fab day.

Saltash travellers

February 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 53 years old

Great

We were late starting the tour and as a result everything seemed rushed. It would be good to put a break in the Portuguese quarter so we could sample the best pastry shop. Plus we would be helping the economy. I felt we were matched through the churches not enough time to look. Guide was knowledgeable but needs to remember we are visiting for the first time. So want to take it all in.

Chris

February 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as With family - 46 years old

Great

Knowledgeable guide, enthusiastic and interesting. Good lunch

February 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Excellent

We were picked up from outside our hotel on time and greeted by our very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We saw so many interesting things but for me the best part was the market and going in the tuktuk. Lunch was also lovely. We had just the right amount of time to see things and not too much walking or hanging around in the heat. A really great day

IzzyCot

January 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Excellent

It was a good tour, well worth doing. The Hindu temple was a highlight. The buffet lunch was good. The market area was crazy but fabulous. Great for buying spices. The tour guide Xavier was very good lots of interesting information about Goa. Would recommend

Philip

January 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 48 years old

Excellent

Excellent service and guide . Pick up on time . Yes cost more but , difference is safer and easier. Would recommend and a few highlights unexpected. Plus the lunch included at a fabulous hotel .. Yes do pay for drinks but , their still cheaper than uk

graham birks

January 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

Jeremy

December 2025

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 42 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyed this tour. It was interesting, about the right length and the guide took it at a good pace. Not too fast for slow walkers in the heat, plenty of time to look at things.

Catherine H

December 2025

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple

Great

Cons Queues too big to go into basilica, which was disappointing and we were not warned about in advance and had to wait for driver at one stop for too long. Pros Guide excellent and it was a definite plus being a small group tour. Lunch very good and trip well planned. Price good due to discount offered. Would recommend

Ossie

November 2025

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 36 years old

Excellent

Value for money and the guide was very informative whilst also being quite funny.

Elainea

November 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 47 years old

Great

There was a lot of waiting around, including in a gift shop which was not on the itinerary. The tour was a good way of seeing a lot in a day thought. Lunch was good!

Thomas

November 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 58 years old

Excellent

Overall a very enjoyable and informative day

Bethan

March 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Great

The overall experience was very good. A couple of minor things would have made it perfect. One is that when we arrived at the temple, a little better explanation of what it was all about and the background behind the offerings and walking around the back of the altar would have given a better insight. The other thing was that the time allowed at the fruit and veg market was a little too long. It was interesting to see but we just stood around talking until the time was up

Friends trip

January 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as With friends - 46 years old

Great

A coffee break mid morning would be good. We were walking the old Portuguese part in old Goa, stopped at a little bakery but we had to move on straight away. Also we could have walked from there to the fruit/veg market and the hotel where we had lunch. Instead of on/off the bus. Both myself and my friend walk with sticks and getting on and off is harder than walking. X

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