Panjim : Fontainhas Heritage Walk
Location:
Solar Costa Campus, Dr Cunha Gonsalves Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Frequency:
Everyday
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Overview
An immersive walk around the charming Old Latin Quarter in Panjim. Soak in the rich heritage of a neighborhood described by historian William Dalrymple as a ‘small chunk of Portugal washed up on the shores of the Indian Ocean’, and interact with locals who strive to keep centuries of culture alive to this day.
Highlights
· Discover the untold history of the city of Panjim at Tobacco Square, and hear intriguing tales of the neighborhood's former colonial Portuguese residents.
· Be transported to a bygone era as we explore painstakingly preserved heritage buildings that have survived the onslaught of development in the 21st century – including the Chapel of Sao Tome and the Panjim Inn. The quaint streets are lined with traditional Portuguese style homes in a palette of striking bright colours, making this every photographer’s paradise.
· Visit Panjim’s oldest bakery and have a taste of their traditional Goan treats with a refreshing beverage (subject to the bakery’s operational timings).
· Meet with a renowned local Goan musician and enjoy a live performance of his distinctive blend of Konkani and Latin styles.
Itineraries
- Walk led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
- Tasting of traditional Goan sweets & a refreshing beverage.
- Visit Indo-Portuguese heritage structures and establishments.
- Meeting with a renowned Goan Musician.
- Visit a local organic store.
- This is a walking trail, and we do not use vehicles inside the Latin Quarter.
- Hotel pickups and drops.
- Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
- Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
- We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
- Please carry your own water bottle.
- We recommend wearing comfortable footwear and using sunscreen.
- Please also carry your own umbrella/raincoat or cap/hat/sunglasses (as the weather dictates).
- All our tour presenters and hosts will be wearing a face mask.
- We will avoid physical contact with guests like handshakes.
- We will be serving refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by Make It Happen.
- All enclosed spaces will be sanitized.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel up to 7 days before the Experience start time for a full refund, or within 24 hours of booking as long as the booking is made more than 48 hours before the start time.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If we cancel the experience due to unavoidable circumstances, then a full refund will be processed.
- For groups sizes of 15 and above, refund upon cancellation will be provided if cancellation is done 7 days prior to the booking date of the experience.