Fontainhas Heritage Walk door Make It Happen
Beschrijving
Geniet van het rijke erfgoed van een wijk die door historicus William Dalrymple wordt beschreven als een 'klein stukje Portugal dat aanspoelt aan de kust van de Indische Oceaan' en communiceer met de lokale bevolking die ernaar streeft eeuwenlange cultuur tot op de dag van vandaag levend te houden. Ontdek de ongekende geschiedenis van de stad Panjim op Tobacco Square en hoor intrigerende verhalen over de voormalige koloniale Portugese bewoners van de wijk. Laat je meevoeren naar een vervlogen tijdperk terwijl we zorgvuldig bewaarde erfgoedgebouwen verkennen die de aanval van ontwikkeling in de 21e eeuw hebben overleefd. De schilderachtige straatjes zijn omzoomd met huizen in traditionele Portugese stijl in een palet van opvallende felle kleuren, waardoor dit een paradijs voor elke fotograaf is. Bezoek de oudste bakkerij van Panjim en proef hun traditionele Goan-lekkernijen met een verfrissend drankje (afhankelijk van de operationele dagen en tijden van de bakkerij). Ontmoet een beroemde lokale Goan-muzikant en geniet van een live optreden van zijn kenmerkende mix van Konkani en Latin-stijlen.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Fontainhas is niet alleen de oudste, maar ook de grootste Latijnse wijk van Azië. Gelegen aan de voet van de heuvels, omringen Altinho heuvels met bronnen Fontainhas aan de westkant, waardoor het zijn naam heeft gekregen van het Portugees voor "kleine fontein". Wees getuige van het Portugese verleden dat uiteindelijk de aanval van ontwikkeling in de 21e eeuw overleefde. De huizen zijn gekleed in geel, groen en blauw, balkons met smeedijzeren leuningen en pannendaken die je naar een ander tijdperk leiden.
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Belangrijke informatie
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Beoordelingen(2,990)
Although Goa had entered the rainy season, fortunately, it did not rain during the morning tour. The guide was very friendly and treated me with great kindness. He was also extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions thoroughly. It was a truly enjoyable and valuable experience.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Fontainhas Heritage Walk and found it both enjoyable and insightful. We’re especially glad our guide could answer your questions and make the experience memorable. We hope to welcome you back to Goa for another experience with Make It Happen!
The fontainhas heritage walk and the food crawl that we did with Make it happen was the highlight of my trip. An experience i highly recommend to all serious tourist who want to learn a lit bit about the history of goa while being respectful to the residents there. Learnt many interesting facts about the heritage and food that was bought with the Portuguese and remained in goa as part of their culture. A big shout out to our storyteller Calvin who was very well versed with all the facts and had very accurate knowledge. He made the experience worth remembering.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to know that the Fontainhas Heritage Walk and Latin Quarter Food Trail were a highlight of your trip. We’re especially glad you enjoyed Calvin’s storytelling and insights into Goa’s heritage, culture, and food traditions. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! We hope to welcome you back to Goa for another memorable experience with Make It Happen.
Quite a learning experience, happened to know a lot about the Latin quarters. Looking forward to explore more in our next trip
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Fontainhas and learning more about Goa’s Latin Quarter. It’s wonderful to know that the walk added something meaningful to your trip. We look forward to welcoming you back and helping you discover more of Goa on your next visit!
Amazing guide…amazing vibe It was very well curated and organised We got to go inside a family’s house who were decentdents of the famous Silva family of Goa
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Fontainhas Heritage Walk and the overall vibe of the experience. It’s especially lovely to know that the visit to the family home and the stories connected to Goa’s heritage made the walk memorable for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our Storyteller. We look forward to welcoming you again and sharing more of Goa’s stories with you! 😊
It was an excellent experience with Raynan, he explained everything in detail, he is a pleasant person, the tour was fun
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with Raynan and enjoyed the Fontainhas Heritage Walk. It’s great to know that his detailed storytelling and friendly nature made the tour both informative and fun. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We look forward to welcoming you back to discover more of Goa with us! 😊
Divya V. Is a local Goan and extremely knowledgeable of the area, it’s amazing history and vibrant culture. She communicates very well, her storytelling style is enjoyable and engaging. We had an amazing time on our Fontainhas walk as she offered great details to what we were viewing during our walking tour. She had many surprises in store which were thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you Divya!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time exploring Fontainhas with Divya. It’s lovely to know that her local knowledge, engaging storytelling, and attention to detail brought the history and culture of the Latin Quarter to life for you. We’re especially happy that you enjoyed the surprises along the way! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Divya. Thank you for recommending the experience, and we hope to welcome you back to discover more of Goa with us! 😊
Raynan was an amazing guide and we really really enjoyed this experience. I’d highly recommend this experience.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you really enjoyed the Fontainhas Heritage Walk with Raynan. It’s wonderful to know that his storytelling made the experience special for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to discover more of Goa with us! 😊
Extremely insightful walk which ended with a surprise!!
Thank you for sharing your review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the Fontainhas Heritage Walk insightful and enjoyed the surprise that was part of the experience. We’re glad the walk offered you a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and stories of this beautiful neighbourhood. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more unique experiences in Goa! 😊
I took this tour during the monsoon season, and although it rained some, it honestly made the experience even more memorable. Walking through the rain with umbrellas, enjoying the lush scenery, and having far fewer crowds gave everything a unique atmosphere. Our storyteller, Calvin, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic, and had a genuine passion for Goa and its history. He struck the perfect balance between being informative and making the tour feel relaxed and fun. It was obvious that he truly enjoyed sharing the stories, culture, and hidden details that make Goa special. I really appreciated how respectful he was, both toward the residents of the neighborhood and toward our own privacy as guests. He was thoughtful about how we interacted with the community, which made the experience feel authentic and considerate rather than intrusive. By the end of the tour, I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for, so I booked several more tours with Make It Happen that same weekend. If you're looking for an authentic, thoughtfully guided way to explore Goa, I highly recommend them. And don't let the monsoon put you off. It adds a special kind of magic.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and heartfelt review! We’re delighted to hear that your Fontainhas Heritage Walk during the monsoon turned into such a memorable experience. We truly believe that every season reveals a different side of Goa, and we’re happy that the rain, lush surroundings, and quieter lanes added a special charm to your journey. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Calvin. It’s wonderful to know that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and thoughtful storytelling helped you connect with the history, culture, and hidden details of Fontainhas. We also appreciate you recognising the care he takes in creating respectful and meaningful interactions with the local community. We’re thrilled that the experience inspired you to explore more of Goa with Make It Happen during your visit. Thank you for your trust, your recommendation, and for embracing Goa’s monsoon magic with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable experiences! 😊
We had a great time at fontainhas heritage walk. The whole experience was fun with Divya as our guide sharing all the little nuggets of history as we walked. We also had a surprise planned in this which was very memorable. I’ll highly recommend anyone thinking of doing fontainhas walk to check out make it happen.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the Fontainhas Heritage Walk with Divya. It’s lovely to know that her storytelling and little nuggets of history made the walk both fun and engaging. We’re especially happy that you enjoyed the surprise along the way and that it made the experience even more memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Divya. Thank you for recommending Make It Happen, and we look forward to welcoming you again for more memorable experiences in Goa! 😊
