Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen
Overview
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.
The quaint streets are lined with traditional Portuguese style homes in a palette of striking bright colors, 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 days & timings).
Meet with a renowned local Goan musician and enjoy a live performance of his distinctive blend of Konkani and Latin styles.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tasting of Traditional Goan Sweets
- Soda/Pop - A Healthy Local Non-Alcoholic Beverage
- Music Performance by a renowned Goan Musician
- Entry to non-residential Heritage Buildings
- Entry/Admission - Fontainhas
What to expect
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Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
Fontainhas is not only the oldest but the largest Latin quarter of Asia. Located at the foot of the hills, Altinho hills with springs surround Fontainhas on the west side, which give it its name from Portuguese for “little fountain”. Witness the Portuguese past that eventually survived the onslaught of development in the 21st century. The houses are dressed in yellow, green and blue, balconies fronted by wrought iron railings and tiled roofs transporting you to another era.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- All our tour presenters & hosts will be wearing a face mask and use sanitizers. We will avoid physical contact with guests like handshakes. We will be serving refreshments / meals in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by Make It Happen. All enclosed spaces will be sanitized.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Amazing places, new things to explore in goa , Portuguese infulence , old goa ,goa food , goa musicGreat experience.good to see real goa with som mant facts..highly recommended tour if u want to know the history of goa .
Great experience.good to see real goa with som mant facts..highly recommended tour if u want to know the history of goa .Best way to learn about Goa Portuguese history. Our story teller Mughda was a history buff and shared some great stories and insight. The highlight of the tour was Fado music by 79 year old gentleman, Francesco. Great and interesting way to learn about goan history. Thank you Mughda for great ...
Best way to learn about Goa Portuguese history. Our story teller Mughda was a history buff and shared some great stories and insight. The highlight of the tour was Fado music by 79 year old gentleman, Francesco. Great and interesting way to learn about goan history. Thank you Mughda for great walk.This heritage walk was so informative. Hinaz welcomed us and shared the best Goan stories. She was an amazing storyteller and we learned so much about Goan history and its development over the years. Make it Happen has done a fab job curating this experience with stories, traditional sweet tastin...
This heritage walk was so informative. Hinaz welcomed us and shared the best Goan stories. She was an amazing storyteller and we learned so much about Goan history and its development over the years. Make it Happen has done a fab job curating this experience with stories, traditional sweet tasting and a special Goan musical treat at the end. We thoroughly enjoyed and can’t recommend it enough to everyone.Hinaz was wonderful storyteller and a host during our heritage walk. Awesome time spent, a must try! Thank you Make it happen to really make it happen! 😄
Hinaz was wonderful storyteller and a host during our heritage walk. Awesome time spent, a must try! Thank you Make it happen to really make it happen! 😄It's was nice experience to roam in the streets of goa with the sweet tour guide - petulla. Amazing.
It's was nice experience to roam in the streets of goa with the sweet tour guide - petulla. Amazing.