Service Description

Panjim, the current capital of Goa is known for its Indo-Portuguese-styled architecture that was one of the first to be established when the capital was moved. One beautiful little section that was built during the making of Panjim was Fontainhas, also called the Latin Quarters of Panjim. From the times of the tobacco trade to the minting of coins and the final administrative center of the Portuguese, Panjim has seen it all. With a special focus on the Fontainhas area, during the Fontainhas heritage walk with Soul Travelling, we discover the 'Making of Panaji'. We learn how ‘Nova Goa’ developed as the new capital city after the older capital, Old Goa crumbled down with disease. We listen to stories about the most prominent monuments of the area while on a Fontainhas heritage walk. In addition, we visit a local house and one of the oldest bakeries in the city and try out some local delicacies! Let Fontainhas give you an experience of Goa that will seem like a whole new world altogether! ▪ Note: This is a walking trail with an approximate distance of about 1 .5KM in total. ▪ Start time: 4 PM ▪ Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes ▪ Location: MO' Cafe What makes this tour special ? ▪ Walking Trail covering the first Portuguese Settlement in Panjim ▪ Re-discovering defining elements in Sao Tome Locality ▪ Colourful Lanes & Beautiful Architectural elements of Fontainhas ▪ Snacks at a local Goan Bakery Operational from 1920s ▪ Indo- Portuguese House Visit ▪ Beautiful chapels with unique architecture ▪ Local Legends & Stories ▪ Connecting with the friendly locals that make you feel like you are at home Itinerary: ▪ The Panjim Post Office ▪ Mint House ▪ Colorful Lanes of São Tomé & Fontainhas ▪ Sao Tome Chapel ▪ A Popular Local Bakery for Snack/Sweet Tasting ▪ St. Sebastian Chapel ▪ Local Goan Home Visit