Top Goa Historical Tours

Learn more about Panaji’s history and culture on this interesting two-hour walking tour of the Fontainhas neighborhood. You won’t struggle to hear your guide as this is a small-group tour (max. 15). Admire carefully restored Portuguese colonial-era buildings, sample traditional Goan bakery treats, enjoy a live performance with a renowned local musician, and more. This is an ideal tour for travelers wanting to explore beyond Goa’s beaches.

Learn about Goa's history while exploring some of its oldest buildings with this private, guided walk. You'll visit historic churches built by the Portuguese such as the Sé Cathedral and the St. Francis of Assisi Church, while your guide takes you through hundreds of years of history, with a focus on what Goa was like under Portuguese rule.

Explore the mountainous area of West Bali on this hassle-free day trip in an air-conditioned van. With your guide, visit the Taman Ayuan Royal temple and see the water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, the Ulundanu temple, Luwak Coffee Plantation, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Batukaru temple, and more. This package includes a Balinese lunch.   

Hop into the saddle and explore pretty Divar island with ease on this e-bike sightseeing tour. With your guide to lead the way and refreshments included, spin along winding roads through fertile paddy fields, and admire traditional Portuguese-style homes in the countryside. Tackle hills with ease—with your e-bike to help with pedalling—and discover mysterious caves and abandoned temple sites in the rolling hills.

Take a break from the beach and learn about North Goa's storied history in the process with this private tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Old Goa, celebrated for its UNESCO-listed Portuguese and Italian churches. You'll also get to visit a 17th-century Portuguese Fort and learn about history at a local museum.

Enjoy a Sunset Boat Cruise for 1.5 hours on the river Mandovi with Music, Dances & Sightseeing with a Beautiful Sunset & Panoramic views of the River from the unique vantage point of the Boat

Explore Goa’s historical and religious highlights on this small-group shore excursion and tour, with pickup from Goa port or your chosen Goa location. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, admire Hindu temples and visit the Portuguese-built UNESCO-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and St. Francis of Assisi Church as you learn about Goa’s colonial history and culture. Your tour includes a visit to a spice plantation with lunch plus entrance fees.

This is the perfect tour for time-tight travelers visiting Goa. Enjoy the ultimate hassle-free day of convenience with port pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. You’ll travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle between city highlights. See Mangueshi Temple, Old Goa Church, Se Cathedral Church, and areas in Goa that locals love. At the end of the tour, you’ll have free time to go shopping or enjoy local cuisine.

While docked in the Mangalore port by Cruise Ship make a stop in Mangalore so called attractions with a professional tour guide and pick you right from the pier

There are few places so varied as Goa, West India. On this tour, explore the rich history of the fusion of cultures that have made Goa the way it is today. From Catholic churches in Panjim, the state capital, to Hindu temples, and from Portuguese architecture to spice plantations, Goa is an assault on the senses.

From the times of tobacco trade to the minting of coins and the final administrative center of the Portuguese, Panjim has seen it all. With a special focus on the Fontainhas area, we discover the Making of Panaji. We learn how ‘Nova Goa’ developed as the new capital city after Old Goa crumbled down with the disease. We listen to stories about The Adilshah Palace, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, St Sebastian Chapel, the narrow lanes bearing hallmarks of the long Portuguese regime in Goa. In addition, we will visit one of the first houses in this area and join the owner as he shows you around.

Uncover Portuguese history and influence on this private half-day Portuguese heritage tour from Goa. Gain a deeper understanding of the state’s colonial past on visits to Se Cathedral and the Basilica of Born Jesus—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This epic tour includes a visit to the city of Panaji, where you see the impact of the Portuguese in Fontainhas, the Latin Quarter. Catch incredible views of the Arabian Sea from the Dona Paula Jetty before enjoying a traditional lunch.

Stop by three UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this private 3-day tour of Agra and Delhi. Aside from the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Qutub Minar, see the Parliament House and the Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan). Catch stunning sights of the Taj Mahal in the early evening from Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden). Plus spend time wandering the shops and street vendors in Agra, and see the embroidery work and other handicrafts India is so well known for.

Ilhas Dos Fidalgos - The Island of the Noblemen, this is the name the island of Chorao was given by the Portuguese, who captured this as one of their first conquests of their 451- years long rule. It is one of the most prominent areas for migratory birds in the country, and the famous Dr Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is an integral part of this island today! This trail is a journey that uncovers the best of Chorao island - A boat ride into the mangroves, the Oldest Church of Chorao, One of the most unique temples in the country, The Bunds and Maanos System and the Lost Seminary. The Island of Chorao is an exploration which balances everything in the perfect sense - the beautiful ecosystem, the lost heritage, inspiring stories and the most amazing travelers. Note: This is not a Walking Trail.We would need transportation to travel from point to another during the trail.We,Soultravelling does not provide transport facilities.Please bring along your own vehicle to move around in the village.

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, delight with amazing highlights of South Goa that provides you glimpses of vintage city and it's beautiful monuments which are spilled throughout the city on different corners. We have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Best of South Goa tour, an unmatched experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle. Highights 1. Discover Margoa which mostly designed in Portuguese architecture style and known for grand colonial mansions, Hindu temples and Latin Quarters. 2. Explore Portuguese influenced offbeat Ancestral Goa museum, Chitra Museum, popular white sand beaches and Ponda village known for it's temples and fort. 4. Enjoy the in scenic, tropical area spice plantation guided tour with local food & wine tasting.

Goa to Hampi private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are example of excellent workmanship. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi reflects the splendor of the Vijaynagar Empire. The rugged landscape adds to the historic ambiance of this site. Package tour is combined with inclusion of accommodation with breakfast, transport by AC vehicle, local guide during sightseeing & monuments entrances.

Though most people associate Goa with beaches and parties, India's smallest state also offers plenty of fascinating historic and architectural attractions, as you'll discover on this unusual tour. An expert archaeologist will take you to a number of ancient sites, where you'll get to see cave sculptures and petroglyphs believed to date back some 9,000 years. Your tour will also include visits to a mysterious lake that bubbles plus a fragrant spice farm.

Cruise passengers who arrive in India at Kochi don’t have to miss out on seeing one of the country’s highlights–the Taj Mahal–as this two-night private tour to Agra simplifies the journey. After being picked up from Kochi’s port you’ll catch a flight to New Delhi, and travel overland to Agra from there. Be amazed by the beautiful UNESCO-listed site, and visit other Agra highlights, including the Agra Fort.

Experience the culture of Goa, sample its aromatic cuisine, and gain an insider’s understanding of Hindu religion on this full-day private tour. Explore Ancestral Goa with your guide and learn about efforts to preserve art, culture, and the environment. Check out two Hindu temples that showcase Portuguese influence and visit a spice village where you unlock the secrets of India’s most prized export. Hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as a traditional Indian lunch, are included.

This is Goa’s most amazing tour where you will get a chance to visit some of  the famous homes that date back to the 17th and 18th century. Having been under Portuguese occupation for over 450 years,  Portuguese influence is visible everywhere, from the architectural styles to the family collections inside these mansions. This is a one of its kind full-day Heritage Tour of Goa that is not to be missed. Highlights • 17th century Braganza House • 18th century Palacio do Deao • Chitra Museum • Traditional Indo-Portuguese cuisine lunch

Discover Goa’s colonial history and the city’s Portuguese influences on a unique walking tour through the historic city. Hear about how the Portuguese era, which lasted until 1961, shaped the city; admire monuments such as Panjim Church, Altinho Hill, and the Archbishop's Palace; and stroll through the colorful local neighborhood of Fontainhas.

Exquisite views of the South Goan countryside. Witness the beautiful paddy fields. A window into the Portuguese culture with the stunning architecture of a 450-year-old church and an Indo-Portuguese style house.

See the highlights of South Goa in just one day with this private tour. You’ll see some of the most important historic attractions in the city, including the Portuguese Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fontainhas, and the Se Cathedral, visit the Mangeshi and Shantadurga Temples, and get the chance to spend a little time taking in the views at Miramar Beach, where the Mandovi River meets the Arabian Sea.

This walking tour takes you through the bylanes of Goa's busy capital city Panaji, our guide will narrate you the history of the making of this city. From its geography to architecture and interesting stories. In this trail, you will also hop on to local cafe and bakeries to taste Goa's authentic snacks and savories.