See the highlights of Goa on a 9-hour tour that visits temples, churches, a spice plantation, and more. Stop at Shri Manguesh Temple, Shree Shantadurga Temple, the Basilica of Bom Jesus — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Se Cathedral. You'll learn from your guide about the history of one of India's key trading ports as you tour this vibrant region.

Full-day Goa shore excursion with lunch
Visit historical Hindu temples and Christian churches
Explore the gardens and have lunch at a spice plantation
Includes lunch, guide, transportation, and port or hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional private English speaking guide
Buffet Lunch at Tropical Spice Plantation
Bottled water

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Any items not specified as included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

From Goa Cruise Port, Your Hotel, Goa Airport or other desired location in Goa

What To Expect

Start your day with port pickup, then travel in your air-conditioned vehicle to your first destination, Shri Manguesh Temple.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the 400-year-old Shri Manguesh Temple is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Goa, and features a 7-story Deepa Stambha (decorative lamp tower) at the gates of the temple complex.

Continue to Shree Shantadurga Temple, located in the hills and noted for its statue of the Hindu goddess Shree Durga. Then, take a break for lunch at a tropical spice plantation. Afterward, have time to stroll around the grounds, taking in the butterfly garden and looking out for some of the 75 spices of birds that can be found there.

Visit the World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, completed in 1605 and home to Saint Francis Xavier, who is said to have brought Christianity to the region. Continue on to Se Cathedral, a magnificent 16th-century monument and the largest church in Goa. Finally, stop at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, built in the 17th century ad now containing a museum by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1964.

In the evening, your tour ends with drop-off at the port.

Mormugao Harbour (Pass By)

Shree Mangesh temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Shree Shantadurga Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tropical Spice Plantation

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of Bom Jesus

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Se Cathedral

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mormugao Harbour (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Dress code - Temples are a sacred houses of God and a place worship. To preserve there sanctity and spiritual ambiance one must follow the below dress code within temple complexes
Near public transportation
Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
Infants must sit on laps

Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length
Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Travelers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Jenny was an amazing guide and the...

Vishwanath_R, Jan 2018

Jenny was an amazing guide and the -chauffer-guide combo of Jenny and Deepak was amazing. We messed up our booking dates and Viator along with the local partner were not only helpful, customer service was a class. Between Jenny, Deepak, Viator and their local partners they made the tour memorable.

The highlight of our day in Goa was...

quetsch125, Aug 2017

The highlight of our day in Goa was just as much the sights and city as it was our phenomenal guide. A well spoken, highly educated and dedicated gentleman who made our visit memorable. As per our request to purchase Indian spices, he went far out of his way to accommodate us even to the point of searching throughout a village market to find spice vendors and then assisting us on our purchase. We thank Viator for hooking us up with such a superb guide. He is A1.

A fantastic tour from start to...

Kevin H, Sep 2016

A fantastic tour from start to finish. Mr Anand our tour guide and Mr Ikbal (sp), picked us up from our hotel and privately drove us to Goa's finest attractions. It was an interesting mix of old and new, and provided us with a real insight into the real Goa. A brilliant journey, and the best day. Thx

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