Highlights of Portuguese influenced Goa (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
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Highlights of Portuguese influenced Goa (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
By Yo Tours Goa
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Ages 6-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Written guide: English
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- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
- Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.
- Access to hidden lanes and places, great conversations and interesting stories.
What's not included- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Start:
- Church Square, Altinho, Panaji, Goa, IndiaMeet us at the staircase of Panjim church, we will meet you 10 mins prior to the tour start time.
End:- The Hotel Mandovi Maruti, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji, Goa 403001, IndiaOur tour ends at the Maruti Temple in Hindu Neighbourhood situated on top of of the Altinho hillock.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 205224P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 205224P2
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Itinerary
- Church Square, Altinho, Panaji, Goa, IndiaMeet us at the staircase of Panjim church, we will meet you 10 mins prior to the tour start time.
- Pass byChurch of Our Lady of the Immaculate ConceptionFontainhasMaruti Temple
- Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji, Goa 403001, IndiaOur tour ends at the Maruti Temple in Hindu Neighbourhood situated on top of of the Altinho hillock.
About the operator
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- Camper6158580 contributionsI definitely do not recommend this companyI am very disappointed with this tour company and Viator. Our cruise ship was arriving later than planned, so I contacted the operator days before to arrange a time change. They agreed and then showed up at the original time and claimed we were a no-show. Despite me having a record of the conversation, Viator refused a refund. Very unprofessional conduct all round. I would definitely not recommend this company. I would have cancelled if I had known.Written March 2, 2024
- 796debig0 contributionsDay trip to North Goa by carThe day trip we had to North Goa was excellent. Our tour guide, Mr. Caesar Pareira , went with us and did a fantastic job of narrating the locations we went. We reserved a private tour for three-person in a sedan car. What we ended up with, though, was a small car, where the three of us had to cram into the back. When we asked the tour operator M/s Yo Tour (I believe they are the local operators that get contracts from Trip Advisor) to provide a roomier car, one of their staff members replied that was their standard procedure and that we would have to reserve a car for five people. Later on, though, we learned from the driver that M/s Yo Tour had the option to switch to one of their roomier vehicles. The driver also revealed that these tour companies don't have offices in Goa; instead, they outsource contracts. Here, we offer our insights to help our fellow travelers learn from our mistakes. Due to the fact that the tour companies' overall fees are far more than the value of the services they provide. If such a service is scheduled locally from Goa, the cost could be almost halved. Our tour guide, Mr. Caesar Pareira, was outstanding, and we heartily suggest other travelers seek him out.Written January 11, 2024
- lindacarolina0 contributionsAbsolutely recommendedSuper informative tour with our wonderful guide Joaquim (Joe), we had 2 and a half hours packed with history and trivia. It's a great way to get a taste of this quaint old cityWritten January 6, 2024
- treasurepv0 contributionsScam Alert! Worst Experience I've Ever Had with a Tour Operator!Scam/bait-and-switch alert! 5 months before my planned visit, I booked a tour for 3 for $89, saying I was on a cruise ship. Confirmed everything 2 months later (via TripAdvisor's messaging.) 5 days before the tour I asked where I would be met at the port. No response. The night before the tour -- after I’d paid and online cancelation was no longer an option -- Yo Tours wrote to me via Whatsapp instead of thru TripAdvisor's messaging saying I was outside their range and they couldn't pick me up; instead I'd have to find a taxi at the port to go to a train station. There I would then need to take a second taxi provided by YoTours, which would charge me 4000 rupees ($50 USD.) 6 minutes later they sent another WhatsApp message saying I needed to confirm now, because they needed to book the taxi. I said I assume if I did not confirm they would refund my money and they said no, they would count it as a no-show. I kept asking why they hadn't said any of this to me before, but they ignored the question (and wouldn't answer my phone calls.) But the reason was clear: they wanted me to cancel so they could keep the money. I asked how I was to find them if I took these 2 taxis, and they said to meet them at a large church, but said they would not have a sign and that they would not have vehicles saying "YoTours." So I was supposed to meet unidentified people, without any proof that they worked for the company! The women I was to do the tour with got nervous, as this seemed extremely sketchy, so I told YoTours I was canceling and that I would complain to TripAdvisor and seek a refund. THEN the day of the tour, the provider wrote messages to me via TripAdvisor to create the false impression (if TripAdvisor reviewed the messages) that we had an agreed upon place and were waiting for me and didn't know why I wasn't showing up. In reviewing recent reviews I noted several in the past year that complained about last minute bait and switches by the company. Beware! They couldn't have been more unpleasant or more unethical.Written December 16, 2023
- mjnorth0 contributionsA fantastic tour for families seeking flexibility and fun!I would highly recommend this tour! We joined Anthony from a cruise ship with 2 children and our ship docked very late, but Anthony was fantastic at making the most of the time we had and being flexible with what we wanted to see and how long we wanted to stay at each stop. He was very knowledgeable about Goa and its history, and allowed us to feel very relaxed by making our safety and comfort his number one priority! He even RAN back to a market stall to collect a watch for my son who had desperately wanted it, but bartered too low 😅 The tour was also incredible value for money compared to the cruise ship excursions and covered all the “must see” sights. Anthony and Yo Goa Tours were also fantastic when it came to communicating our ship was arriving late and arranging a new start time and pick up place. Thank you, Anthony for a five star experience - according to my son, it was the best tour he’s every done! 🤩Written December 15, 2023
- Stephen H0 contributionsGuided Tour North GoaOur guide was Joe who took us to see the local historical and contemporary sites. He was extremely knowledgeable and flexible with the day’s arrangements. We learnt so much about the interesting history of Goa. Vinod was a great driver. We had a wonderful day and I would really recommend.Written November 16, 2023
- D3256IDmarlonm0 contributionsAwesome North Goa tourWe had an awesome tour of North Goa. Our guide Joe was extremely knowledgeable of Goan history and the impacts of the Portuguese. We tour many Catholic churches, a few Hindu temples and one of the highlights was the Dona Paula and forts. He answered all of our historical questions and was very friendly. We definitely recommend this tour and Joe!!!Written October 12, 2023
- Culture4645760 contributionsCancelled by YoTours. Refund awaitedThe activity was cancelled at the last minute by the service provider. Refund is still awaited.Written August 25, 2023
- Dreamer101534756270 contributions5 starI m so happy with stay at karma . And staff is also very good. I like the stay in karma. Great experience staying at Karma Palms Very good hospitality ..also the hotel is family & kids friendly ...a few staff would like to mention crupa , defeniWritten August 20, 2023
- rawalabhay0 contributionsGreat tour for families, definitely recommend getting a personal car.The tour is an amazing experience. Anand was very knowledgeable and showed us a true Goan experience with churches. We could spend as much or as little time at various stops. We had lunch at Viva Panjim and that was a delightful stop. Walk through Fontainas is a must. There are little bakeries that you go past and definitely worth stopping in them. Just need to ensure that you have something to cover up legs/shoulders while going through active churches.Written July 13, 2023
- Shan105Noon0 contributionsWonderful day tour of GoaWe had a very fulfilling day tour of North Goa. We learned about the history and culture of the city and enjoyed visiting everywhere on the itinerary. Our tour guide was wonderful and treated us to an afternoon drink and suggested the perfect lunch location on the beach. Our driver took us safely all around town. Highly recommend!Written May 29, 2023
- 457vivia0 contributionsRecommendedIt Is we'll organized. The guide Is gentle and has a good conversation. The group also was ok. It Is suggested to visit latin city and best pubs.Written May 6, 2023
- U6263OBtiffanyh0 contributionsGreat expectationsGreat trip with options. Guide offers multiple avenues and excellent history. Driver also stayed while we ate lunch at the best fusion restaurant!Written March 14, 2023
- Shashindra S0 contributionsGoa experiencewe requested SUV for sight seeing with driver & guide. Instead guide came in a smaller sedan with driver. I was charged for SUV 100.00 $. They could not get replacement SUV. Guide was good. I was unhappy about this situationWritten February 28, 2023
- X9461SBaldod0 contributionsLovely all-around full-day Goa tourLovely tour guided by Joaquim (Joe) and a driver. Joaquim is a Vasco local with tons of experience and knowledge. He introduced us to the next destination during our drive there and then we were also guided by others during 3 of the 6 stops (museum, Portuguese mansion and spice plantation). He recommended a Portuguese mansion tour instead of the Big Foot stop and we were very pleased. Lots of variety was appreciated. Large airconditioned car was great. Skip Colva beach if you're already going to another more secluded beach. Colva is a standard, fairly busy beach. Tour took roughly 8 hours. You'll be charged an additional reasonable pick up fee if your pick up location is not in/around Margao. Make sure you have WhatsApp installed on your phone (available on Android/Iphone) to communicate. The tour operator contacted as you via WhatsApp.Written February 26, 2023
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nonomaster
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The guide and the tour was nice and the tour. However the company yotours was bad: they called us 2 hours to inform about a minimum fee, after the booking was done while they advertised online that the tour is FREE. Totally confusing and instrasparent
Written November 4, 2022
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Minakshi J
The Hague, The Netherlands32 contributions
I have enjoyed exploring the Portuguese-influenced Goa on foot with Padmaj.
A knowledgeable, well-spoken young man who knows his way around the Portuguese-influenced quarters. He even took time to taste pastries of the authentic bakery of Goa. He helped me to understand and gain knowledge of Portuguese-influenced Goa and answered all my questions and more.
A knowledgeable, well-spoken young man who knows his way around the Portuguese-influenced quarters. He even took time to taste pastries of the authentic bakery of Goa. He helped me to understand and gain knowledge of Portuguese-influenced Goa and answered all my questions and more.
Written March 18, 2023
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Yashtravel
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Feb 2020 • Family
Had a Great time, The walk tour was fun and educational as well, The guide was highly resourceful and friendly and provided us with some amazing facts of history of goa during our walk, I would highly recommend the walk tour for people who would like to know more about the history of Goa and would like to see the hidden unseen side of panjim.
Written February 12, 2020
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review, it was a pleasure having you on our tour and we would be happy to serve you again in any of the 25+ cities in India where we operate.
Written February 20, 2020
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Tanvir S
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Jan 2020 • Family
Vrushali is very good. She told us some interesting stories and history during the tour. She took us to amazing cafe with delicious rum cake. Highly recommend her tour !!
Written January 25, 2020
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review, it was a pleasure having you on our tour and we would be happy to serve you again in any of the 25+ cities in India where we operate.
Written January 28, 2020
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