Fontainhas Heritage Tour in Goa by Make It Happen with Music and Traditional Goan Sweets
by Make It Happen
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₹2,800Overview
The Fontainhas Heritage Tour in Goa by Make It Happen lasts two and a half hours and takes place in the Fontainhas neighborhood of Panjim, the largest Latin quarter in Asia. The tour begins at the foot of the Altinho hills, where natural springs gave Fontainhas its name, meaning "little fountain" in Portuguese. Participants walk through the colorful streets lined with traditional Portuguese-style houses featuring wrought iron balconies and tiled roofs. The guide provides information about the neighborhood's colonial Portuguese residents and the history of the area, especially around Tobacco Square. The tour includes entry to several non-residential heritage buildings that have been preserved despite modern development. Visitors stop at Panjim’s oldest bakery to taste traditional Goan sweets paired with a carbonated beverage, subject to the bakery’s operational days and hours. The tour concludes with a live music performance by a renowned local Goan musician who plays a mix of Konkani and Latin styles. All fees and taxes are included. Private transportation is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fontainhas
Fontainhas is the oldest and largest Latin quarter in Asia, located at the base of the Altinho hills, which have springs that inspired its Portuguese name meaning "little fountain". The neighborhood features brightly colored houses in yellow, green, and blue with wrought iron balconies and tiled roofs. These buildings have been carefully preserved despite modern development pressures. The area reflects the Portuguese colonial past and offers a view of the historic architectural style.
120 min
Meeting point
Out Tour Presenter will be waiting at the entrance of the Post Office.
End point
Out Tour Presenter will be waiting at the entrance of the Post Office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fontainhas Heritage Tour in Goa by Make It Happen with Music and Traditional Goan Sweets
by Make It Happen
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₹2,800Overview
The Fontainhas Heritage Tour in Goa by Make It Happen lasts two and a half hours and takes place in the Fontainhas neighborhood of Panjim, the largest Latin quarter in Asia. The tour begins at the foot of the Altinho hills, where natural springs gave Fontainhas its name, meaning "little fountain" in Portuguese. Participants walk through the colorful streets lined with traditional Portuguese-style houses featuring wrought iron balconies and tiled roofs. The guide provides information about the neighborhood's colonial Portuguese residents and the history of the area, especially around Tobacco Square. The tour includes entry to several non-residential heritage buildings that have been preserved despite modern development. Visitors stop at Panjim’s oldest bakery to taste traditional Goan sweets paired with a carbonated beverage, subject to the bakery’s operational days and hours. The tour concludes with a live music performance by a renowned local Goan musician who plays a mix of Konkani and Latin styles. All fees and taxes are included. Private transportation is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fontainhas
Fontainhas is the oldest and largest Latin quarter in Asia, located at the base of the Altinho hills, which have springs that inspired its Portuguese name meaning "little fountain". The neighborhood features brightly colored houses in yellow, green, and blue with wrought iron balconies and tiled roofs. These buildings have been carefully preserved despite modern development pressures. The area reflects the Portuguese colonial past and offers a view of the historic architectural style.
120 min
Meeting point
Out Tour Presenter will be waiting at the entrance of the Post Office.
End point
Out Tour Presenter will be waiting at the entrance of the Post Office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.