Old Goa to Portuguese-era historical sites: Private day trip
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6h 30mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
Journey through Goa's layered heritage from abandoned Portuguese capital to modern state capital and coastal fortress. Marvel at UNESCO baroque churches in atmospheric ruins, explore Panaji's colorful Latin Quarter, then discover strategic Aguada fortifications.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Old Goa whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverās local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĆ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youāll love sharing later. This isnāt a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your Daytrip driver navigates from Old Goa through the historic capital complex to modern Panaji and coastal Aguada Fort, managing routes while you explore Goa's evolution through Portuguese colonial and post-independence periods.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Old Goa, Panaji, and Aguada Fort should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From ā¬28
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalā¬85
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Old Goa
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Old Goa
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring magnificent Portuguese churches and convents from the 16th-17th centuries, when Old Goa rivaled Lisbon as Asia's Rome. Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, housing St. Francis Xavier's incorrupt body in an ornate silver casket, drawing Catholic pilgrims worldwide for over 400 years. Marvel at Se Cathedral, Asia's largest church with Portuguese-Manueline architecture, the famous Golden Bell, and elaborate baroque altars with gilt decorations. Discover archaeological remains of convents, Jesuit colleges, and royal palaces, revealing Portuguese India's glory before malaria, cholera, and shifting trade routes caused mass abandonment. The atmospheric ruins, surviving magnificent churches, and UNESCO recognition create powerful encounters with colonial religious architecture while understanding tropical preservation challenges.
2
Panaji
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included




3
Aguada Fort
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 hour - admission not included

Explore this massive Portuguese fort built to defend against Dutch and Maratha invasions, featuring Asia's oldest functioning lighthouse. Walk the extensive ramparts and bastions offering panoramic views across the Arabian Sea, where Portuguese galleons once anchored in the protected harbor. Explore the freshwater spring within the fort walls that supplied Portuguese ships during the Age of Exploration. Discover dungeons where the Portuguese imprisoned political prisoners, including freedom fighters, during the Goan liberation struggles. The fort's strategic position, controlling harbor access, demonstrates Portuguese naval architecture adapted to tropical conditions. Walk down to Aguada Beach, a peaceful stretch of sand below the fort's imposing walls.
Back to Old Goa
Weāll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! Youāre free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning youāll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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