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Private Tour of Goa's Portuguese style mansions
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Dress code is smart casuals.
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A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are highly recommended.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is Goa’s most amazing tour where you will get a chance to visit some of the famous homes that date back to the 17th and 18th century. Having been under Portuguese occupation for over 450 years, Portuguese influence is visible everywhere, from the architectural styles to the family collections inside these mansions. This is a one of its kind full-day Heritage Tour of Goa that is not to be missed.
Highlights • 17th century Braganza House • 18th century Palacio do Deao • Chitra Museum • Traditional Indo-Portuguese cuisine lunch
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Buffet Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Goa
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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Private Tour of Goa's Portuguese style mansions
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This is Goa’s most amazing tour where you will get a chance to visit some of the famous homes that date back to the 17th and 18th century. Having been under Portuguese occupation for over 450 years, Portuguese influence is visible everywhere, from the architectural styles to the family collections inside these mansions. This is a one of its kind full-day Heritage Tour of Goa that is not to be missed.
Highlights • 17th century Braganza House • 18th century Palacio do Deao • Chitra Museum • Traditional Indo-Portuguese cuisine lunch
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Buffet Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Goa
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
You will be picked up from your hotel for a tour of Goa’s Portuguese style mansions.
Start your tour visiting Braganza House which was built in the 17th century. The artifacts collected by the family over a number of years, have added to the beauty of the house. Of note within the mansion are a great salon, a large ballroom with floor made of Italian marble, antique chandeliers from Europe and heavily carved rosewood furniture.
2 hours
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Palácio do Deão
Next head to Palacio do Deao, a palatial mansion spread over 11,000 sq. ft. Observe the unusual style of architecture, which is an interesting blend of Hindu and Portuguese cultures. The Palacio do Deao was built in 1787, by a Portuguese nobleman.
Next enjoy a leisurely, traditional Indo-Portuguese lunch (beverage excluded) at the Belvedere, overlooking the Kushavati River.
2 hours
3
Goa Chitra Museum
After lunch, drive over to Chitra Museum located in the coastal village of Benaulim. See a large collection of over 4 000 artifacts focusing on Goa's traditional agrarian lifestyle.
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Goa and dropped off at your hotel.
