Explore the Best of North Goa by Car (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour) | La Vacanza Travel

Explore the Best of North Goa by Car (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour)

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: India, Goa, Goa
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  • 8 hours
  • Goa
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Experience the city of sun, sand and beaches like never before on this tour which is a fine blend of sophisticated Catholic and Portuguese architecture, beautiful Indo-Portuguese buildings, old Goa's churches which are part of World Heritage sites and off-course some stunning beaches. Walk through the history that they represent from where they stand on this private guided sightseeing tour by car and delight with amazing highlights that provides you glimpses of vintage city.

1. Discover Old Goa which mostly designed by Portuguese or Italian architects & architecture style ranges from Baroque to Renaissance.
2. Explore Portuguese influenced happening Panjim Church, Fontainhas Neighbourhood & Lord Hanuman situated on top of of Altinho hillock.
3. Explore a offbeat ship-shaped museum showcasing region's cultural & architectural history of beautiful Indo-Portuguese era.
4. Visit well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese Fort Aguada and Reis Magos Forts, Candolim and Sinquerim Beaches

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Church Square, Panjim 403001 India

Our tour start from the Panjim Church

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India

Next we wil discover the Fontainhas Neighborhood

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maruti Temple, On Altinho Hillock, Panjim 403001 India

We will also explore the hiltop Maruti Temple

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Goa, Goa Velha India

Explore the historic Churches of Old Goa and experience the glimpse of Portuguese Era by visiting these Churches which were mostly designed by Portuguese or Italian architects and the architecture style ranges from Baroque to Renaissance.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India

Explore Basilica of Bom Jesus ancient looking red building which has the grand Baroque structure is a mix of Corinthian, Doric and other styles of architecture prevalent then in the European world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Off National Highway 4, Velha Goa, Goa 403402, India

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its brilliantly preserved buildings and inside of Church of St. Francis of Assisi features fine decorative frescoes, and paintings on wood showing the life of St Francis of Assisi.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Panjim India

Visit the Sé Cathedral which said to be bigger than any church in Portugal and also believed to be Asia’s largest Church.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Cajetan Church, Goa, GW48+62M, Velha Goa, Goa 403402, India

Discover the Statue Of Jesus, Adil Shah Palace Gateway, Viceroy’s Arch and Church of St Cajetan with the excellent views of the Mandovi River and Divar Island.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fort Aguada, Shore of the Mandovi river, Sinquerim India

Visit the well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort, along with a lighthouse where famous Bollywood movies are shooted

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
  • Great local tips and recommendations

Exclusions
  • Entrance fee to any historical site
  • Pickup and drop outside the Panjim City center
  • Lunch at your own expenses
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
There will be additional pickup and drop charges beyond the Panjim city limit.

Airports

  • Goa International Airport, Airport Rd, Dabolim, Goa 403801, India

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

796debig

11 Jan, 2024

The day trip we had to North Goa was excellent. Our tour guide, Mr. Caesar Pareira , went with us and did a fantastic job of narrating the locations we went. We reserved a private tour for three-person in a sedan car. What we ended up with, though, was a small car, where the three of us had to cram into the back. When we asked the tour operator M/s Yo Tour (I believe they are the local operators that get contracts from Trip Advisor) to provide a roomier car, one of their staff members replied that was their standard procedure and that we would have to reserve a car for five people. Later on, though, we learned from the driver that M/s Yo Tour had the option to switch to one of their roomier vehicles. The driver also revealed that these tour companies don't have offices in Goa; instead, they outsource contracts. Here, we offer our insights to help our fellow travelers learn from our mistakes. Due to the fact that the tour companies' overall fees are far more than the value of the services they provide. If such a service is scheduled locally from Goa, the cost could be almost halved. Our tour guide, Mr. Caesar Pareira, was outstanding, and we heartily suggest other travelers seek him out.

mjnorth

15 Dec, 2023

I would highly recommend this tour! We joined Anthony from a cruise ship with 2 children and our ship docked very late, but Anthony was fantastic at making the most of the time we had and being flexible with what we wanted to see and how long we wanted to stay at each stop. He was very knowledgeable about Goa and its history, and allowed us to feel very relaxed by making our safety and comfort his number one priority! He even RAN back to a market stall to collect a watch for my son who had desperately wanted it, but bartered too low 😅 The tour was also incredible value for money compared to the cruise ship excursions and covered all the “must see” sights. Anthony and Yo Goa Tours were also fantastic when it came to communicating our ship was arriving late and arranging a new start time and pick up place. Thank you, Anthony for a five star experience - according to my son, it was the best tour he’s every done! 🤩

Dianne_W

25 Nov, 2023

Through La Vacanza Travel we booked a car and driver from Yo Tours to pick us up in Goa at the port. On the morning of the tour the driver messaged and demanded an additional payment. After this he ignored our messages and did not come to the port or advise us that they were not coming despite knowing we were there and waiting. We had already paid over $150. La Vacanza Travel have refused to consider our request for reimbursement or offer any assistance.

Maria_N

21 Nov, 2023

First at all I have to mention the excellent Guide and Driver Joaquim, I enjoied so much his huge knowlegement of history and geography. Beautiful places specially the center of churches, the landcapes and the beaches. Thanks so much.

Stephen H

16 Nov, 2023

Our guide was Joe who took us to see the local historical and contemporary sites. He was extremely knowledgeable and flexible with the day’s arrangements. We learnt so much about the interesting history of Goa. Vinod was a great driver. We had a wonderful day and I would really recommend.

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