Private City Tour of South Goa
Description
After pick up from the hotel, you will proceed towards world UNESCO heritage sites. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi is the most visited landmarks of Old Goa. The three churches are situated nearby and can be explored on roads. The architecture of these churches is a mix of Catholic and Portuguese. Later you will visit Shree Mangesh temple dedicated to Lord ShivaIt is located at Mangeshi Village in Priol, Ponda taluk, Goa. The Goan architecture of this temple is mesmerizing, also a unique 7 storey octagonal lamp tower known as Deepastambha adds more beauty to the structure. After experiencing the religious side of Goa you will proceed towards the quiet Dona Paula Beach. You can enjoy water sports and can shop for souvenirs. Next location is a bustling area within the capital Panjim, Miramar. Many shacks sell local fashion, jewellery, and food here. The tour ends by dropping the guests off at their hotel/meeting point in the evening.
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Itinerary
Your first destination is India’s first small basilica. It is one of the Goa's UNESCO World Heritage site. Located in Old Goa, this beautiful church holds a special place in everybody's Goa bucket list.
This beautiful Portuguese gothic style Cathedral is located exact opposite to Basilica of Bom Jesus. It is a well-maintained church, that has eye-pleasing. This is the largest church in Asia and took around 100 years to build back in 1562.
A beautiful mix of Hindu, Christian and Muslim architecture can only be seen here. Shri Mangesh temple is located at Mangeshi Village and is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa. It was earlier located at Kushasthali (Cortalim) but a number of Hindu temples were destroyed in Goa during the Portuguese Inquisition. So, the devotees of God Manguesh removed the Shiva linga from there to the current location in the middle of the night.
Named after a Portuguese romantic heroine Dona Paula, this place is popular in local folklore and is home to Baroness von Leistner’s 1969 “Image of India” statue. Quiet Dona Paula Beach offers water sports and souvenir shops. High-end hotels and restaurants offering western and Indian food.
Located in the capital Panaji, Miramar beach is the quiet one. You can enjoy long walks and waves here as you won't come across much crowd here.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up will happen from the centrally located hotels in North Goa; Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Anjuna, Panjim
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
Reviews(6)
Very good comprehensive tour of Goa city and the tropical spice plantation. Our driver arrived at our hotel right on time and the vehicle was roomy, clean and like new. Enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to any visitor to Goa.
Good value for money. Friendly customer service and very good driver. As the picture shown as a part of the tour (the white and blue church) is not, it should be better to change it in order to avoid misunderstandings.
Our guide Riyas was very informative and helpful. Felt we got a good mixture of sights of Cochin. We were greeted with a flower Lei and a big smile. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
Not a private city tour, it’s just a very expensive taxi ride. No tour guide, just the driver and car. The driver was more keen on deciding drop off time since the start of the trip. Lol. We did not want to do extra paid activities so may be the driver was disinterested. Also the driver used his mobile in hand while driving which was a bit scary for my family. Anyway, I do not recommend this for a private city tour at all. Waste of money. Better cost effective options available.
Hi Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your Private City Tour of South Goa. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you encountered, and we deeply regret any inconvenience caused. We want to assure you that immediate action has been taken against the driver involved, and he has been replaced. Such behavior is not acceptable as per our company standards, and we are committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our customers. We understand the importance of clear communication and a professional driver, and we are actively working to prevent such lapses in the future. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we appreciate your understanding. It's worth noting that your tour was booked without the guide option, contributing to the lack of a guided experience. We apologize if this was not clearly communicated, and we appreciate your feedback, which helps us enhance our services. We value your patronage, and we're genuinely sorry that we fell short of your expectations. If there's anything more we can do to address your concerns or if you have further comments, please feel free to contact us directly. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.
amazing trip over all, so many activities. everything was memorable the the most special memory is the boat cruise.
Excellent tour yesterday , great value for money. You can do shopping for souvenirs at the temple and also at Donna paula beach
