Private Goa Shore Excursion: Old Goa, Fontainhas & Spice Tour
Description
Discover the best of Goa on this private shore excursion designed exclusively for cruise passengers. Explore the UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa, visit sacred Hindu temples, stroll through the colorful Portuguese quarter of Fontainhas, and enjoy a guided tour of a tropical spice plantation with a traditional Goan lunch. Travel in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide and enjoy guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.
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Itinerary
Your day starts with a morning pickup from Goa Cruise Port, then set off in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the city with your private tour guide.
Visit one of Goa's most revered Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Admire its elegant architecture, peaceful surroundings, and distinctive white tower that has become one of Goa's most recognizable landmarks.
Explore this beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Shantadurga, known for its unique blend of Hindu and Portuguese architectural influences.
Travel into Goa's lush countryside for a guided walk through a working spice plantation. Learn about cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and other exotic spices that have shaped India's culinary heritage. Enjoy a traditional Goan buffet lunch in a peaceful natural setting.
Visit Goa's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in India.
Discover one of Asia's largest churches, renowned for its impressive Portuguese-Gothic architecture and rich colonial history.
Explore this historic church and former convent known for its beautiful frescoes, architecture, and museum exhibits.
Take a guided walk through Goa's charming Portuguese-era neighborhood. Admire brightly colored houses, narrow lanes, artistic facades, and hidden local treasures while learning about Goa's unique cultural heritage. This is one of the most photographed locations in Goa and a favorite among visitors.
In the evening, your tour ends with drop-off at the cruise port, your hotel or other desired location in Goa.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
From Goa Cruise Port, Your Hotel, Goa Airport or other desired location in Goa
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Modest clothing is recommended for temple and church visits
- Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Reviews(8)
Really a very good one day tour to capture all the important sights of Goa from historical and cultural point of view. Our guide Ryan is very knowledgeable and patient gentleman. Took us around some other parts of old Goa that were not part of the tour but we had some time left. The whole trip was quite comfortable end to end as it was just two of us in the spacious car. So we didn't have to stop at other hotels to pick other passengers. A must do tour if you are visiting Goa.
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
Excellent first class experience. Mr. Ryan was our guide. He arrived in a beautiful car clean plenty of room for four adults and we also had a driver. It was a perfect informative day. He worked at our pace was flexible when I needed to go into a store and we enjoyed The Plantation luncheon. We were a apprehensive about getting back to the cruise ship on time, but he got us there with plenty of time and made sure that we had door-to-door service. I would highly recommend using this company. They also communicated beautifully.
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
If you want to learn about and feel the rich Goan culture don't hesitate and book this tour. Stanley and Francis were the best tour guide and driver I could've asked for, I had a great day in their company
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide!! Perfect length and locations, and a comfortable air conditioned vehicle which really helped on a hot spring day!
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your trip with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
Ms. Deborah was such a thoughtful and attentive guide! She was a fountain of knowledge and made sure we were never crowded, hot or tired. Such wonderful conversation and the sites were incredible.
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your trip with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
<p>Jenny was an amazing guide and the -chauffer-guide combo of Jenny and Deepak was amazing. We messed up our booking dates and Viator along with the local partner were not only helpful, customer service was a class. <br/> Between Jenny, Deepak, Viator and their local partners they made the tour memorable.</p>
<p>The highlight of our day in Goa was just as much the sights and city as it was our phenomenal guide. A well spoken, highly educated and dedicated gentleman who made our visit memorable. As per our request to purchase Indian spices, he went far out of his way to accommodate us even to the point of searching throughout a village market to find spice vendors and then assisting us on our purchase. <br/> We thank Viator for hooking us up with such a superb guide. He is A1.</p>
<p>A fantastic tour from start to finish. Mr Anand our tour guide and Mr Ikbal (sp), picked us up from our hotel and privately drove us to Goa's finest attractions. It was an interesting mix of old and new, and provided us with a real insight into the real Goa. <br/> A brilliant journey, and the best day. Thx</p>
