India · Heritage Walks

8-Hour Panjim and Old Goa Tour with Spice Plantation Lunch

8 Hours Round trip from Panaji Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Panjim's Latin quarter and admire Indo Portuguese architecture
02 Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the historic churches of Old Goa
03 See the Hindu Shantadurga Temple in Kavalem Village, Ponda Taluka
04 Tour the Tropical Spice Plantation at Arla Bazar Keri and learn about Goan spices
05 Enjoy a traditional Goan lunch with local flavours

Explore Panjim's quarters and admire the unique blend of Indian and Portuguese architecture on a walk through the Latin quarter. Visit the historic churches of Old Goa, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, and continue to the Hindu Shantadurga Temple. Then head to the Tropical Spice Plantation at Arla Bazar Keri to learn about local spices and enjoy traditional Goan cuisine over lunch.

Explore Panjim's quarters and admire the unique blend of Indian and Portuguese architecture on a walk through the Latin quarter.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Goa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Panjim Heritage, Old Goa Churches and Spice Plantation

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour to the Panjim Heritage Walk at E - 212, 31st January Road, Fontainhas, Panjim. (Duration: 1 hour)
Visit Panjim city and walk through the Latin quarter to admire and take pictures of its Indo Portuguese architecture.
Head towards the market area to see the flower market, spices, and more.
Explore Old Goa, Goa Velha, India. (Duration: 1 hour)
Head to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the relic of St Francis Xavier, Se Cathedral, and St Francis of Assisi.
Proceed to the Shantadurga Temple in Kavalem Village, Ponda Taluka. (Duration: 20 minutes) For your visit to this Hindu temple, please make sure to wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees.
Move to the Tropical Spice Plantation at Arla Bazar Keri. (Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes) Here, enjoy a walking tour of the plantation to learn more about the spices used in a traditional Goan lunch.