Fontainhas Walking Tour

Description

A walking tour through Fontainhas, an old Latin Quarter in Panjim that to this day maintains its Portuguese influence.

The Fontainhas quarter is the old Latin Quarter in Panjim. Impeccably maintained, this part of Goa takes us back to a Portuguese past, surviving the onslaught of development in the 21st century. Buildings built in classic Portuguese style dressed in yellow, green or blue with balconies fronted by wrought iron railings and tiled roofs transport you to another era.

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Itinerary:

What to expect :

The walk begins Tobacco Square near the main Post Office in Panjim and then leads us into the heritage precinct of St. Thomas ward, passing the small church of San Thome.

We visit the famous old 31st January Bakery, and then move into the Fontainhas area passing the chapel of San Sebastian. This leads to a cluster of interesting buildings around Panjim Inn, Fundacao Orient, and Galerie Gitanjali.

We visit a famous Goan musician and get an insight into Portuguese influence on Goan music. We then stop by ‘Marcou Artifacts’ a local producer of handrafted ceramic souvenirs of Goa and then return to the Post Office by a different route.

Fixed Departure: 4:30 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Facts:

Closest Airport Dabolim Airport.

Closest Railway Station Thivim Train Station which is 15 km away from Fontainhas.

Bus

In Panjim where major state transport corporation buses operate. In Goa you will find the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) which originates from Goa, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), from Maharashtra, and the Karnataka State Road Transport from Karnataka. All the state transport buses, usually begin and terminate at the Kadamba bus stand in Panjim.

Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide

Entry to Heritage homes

Meeting with a well renowned Goan musician

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional food and drinks

Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

Traveler Tips

Please do not tip our guides (in case you wish to make an additional donation to Goa Heritage Action Group, you can speak to the guide)

Please follow instruction and safety guideline of our guides during the tour.

Be aware of people’s sensitivity to being photographed. Please ask first. Please take permission of the host before photographing inside the houses we visit.

We are committed to a healthier planet. We recommend to carry reusable water bottles and avoid the use of disposable plastic bottles.

Terms and Conditions

Prior Booking is required for all tours.

The voucher is valid for one month from the date of travel

Vouchers are non-refundable and non-exchangable.

Please present your boarding pass and voucher at the time of tour.

The right is reserved to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of the tour. Guest are subject to professional commitments.

We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participant's safety, comfort and general well being

Cancellation and Refund Policy

8 day before the trip: 25% of the total amount

4 days - 7 days: 50 % refund

0 to 3 days: No refund