We are Americans living in southern Europe. Pickup at our hotel and a quick trip to old Goa through quaint neighborhoods. It seems like Mario knows everyone. A bit of souvenir shopping, changing currency. We love the Indian clothing especially since we live in a warmer climate. Then back in the bus for a trip through the countryside to the Tropical Spice Farm. We were famished and were met by a feast of prawns, fried fish, shrimp and chicken curry etc. One of the best meals we’ve had. Interesting to learn about the various spices as we wandered through the jungle paths. Such a beautiful place !

If you’re on the fence about embarking on this experience with Mario, don’t be—he’s the best tour guide Goa has to offer. We had an amazing time with him on this tour. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Goan culture and will answer any and all questions you might have. He truly went above and beyond to meet all our expectations and more; we were incredibly comfortable throughout our car ride, and Mario provided several ways for us to stay cool in the heat and humidity. You truly won’t regret this experience! Thank you, Mario.

A wonderful bespoke day tour of Goa covering cultural and heritage sites with a walking tour of the old Portuguese quarter, the fresh food and flower market, stopping at a bakery to sample Goan sweet treats and finishing at a fascinating spice plantation with tour and a spicy lunch included. Mario is the ultimate tour guide who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing his Goan heritage and culture going the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable at all times. There was always a cold fragrant towel to help cool you down in the heat, a cold bottle of water on hand even a spray for you to use on the toilet seat before use! He made sure the pace of the tour was suitable and there were little treats and thoughtful gifts throughout the tour. He even arranged a freshly made Goan seafood curry for us at the plantation lunch as he knew we hadn't tried an authentic Goan curry yet. I can't highly recommend Mario's tours enough especially if you want to gain a cultural insight to this fascinating part of India with a consumate guide.

We've just spent the a shore excursion day with Mario. The tour was amazing, Mario is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in making your tour the tour of your dreams whilst visiting Goa. We have toured with other companies during our cruise and Mario is by sure THE BEST! Thank you Mario for an absolutely wonderful day in your company

It was my first time visiting Goa and I wanted to look at some of the forts, churches and temples of Goa. I found a good guide in Mario who gave me a good introduction to Goa, its history and guided me through Old Goa, Reis Magos, Foutainhas, Mangeshi temple and spice plantation. Thanks a lot Mario and I recommend Mario to everyone who wants to know more about Goa

The tour was amazing. All the sites Mario took us to were so interesting. We really like walking through the fruit market and the fish Market. If you want a true Goan experience, please talk to Mario. He's the best!

Mario was fantastic, we couldn't have asked for a better experience or tour. We got to tour the main attractions in Goa, saw architecture, toured the market, ate traditional sweets and ended with an incredible tour of the spice plantation with a great lunch. He was extremely knowledgable on the sights. We had a group of 5 of my friends and they all absolutely loved it as well. I would HIGHLY recommend any tour Mario offers because he goes above and beyond. He even picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in South Goa. Thanks so much Mario!

Mario was a fantastic tour guide! This was my first time in Goa and he created a really fun tour itinerary that included some historical sites but also with lots of scenic spots too. The spice plantation that we visited was the highlight of the tour for me! Thanks Mario for a great tour of Goa!

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of several sites in Goa with Mario. I was impressed by his deep knowledge of the various sites we visited. The history and significance of the various buildings and locations we visited was fascinating! The tour was well organized and enjoyable. Top notch! Thanks, Mario.

You can do no better than Mario if you want the best possible experience in Goa! He’s very knowledgeable and so helpful!

Touring Goa with Mario was amazing! He is so kind and knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend him as your guide around the city!

Mario was the best! So knowledgeable and patient (especially when I took forever in the store haha). The spice plantation was so incredible and the food was amazing!

An amazing experience. Mario was a great tour guide, he kept the group at the perfect pace and knew the answers to all of our questions. Would definitely recommend this to everyone!

Mario is a very knowledgeable and capable guide. We loved seeing Goa and learning the history behind the buildings, colors, language, etc.

While I've visited various parts of India before, this was my first time in Goa. Mario Monteiro may have been the best tour guide I've had period. Warm, friendly, poised and informative, he dispenses with the fluff and tells you exactly what you need to know about each place. He is also patient to explain things again in case you missed it the first time. If you do this tour, you need to do it with Mario.

Mario took us on an outstanding tour of Panjim, Old Goa and the spice plantation. He was patient, informative and very kind, and did an exceptional job in creating a personalized tour that was just the right fit for us. It was the best day of our entire stay in Goa and we highly recommend his tours!!

I had a great time seeing Goa with Mario, he was really great at explaining the history and gave me plenty of knowledge about all the sites we visited. My highlights were visiting the Spice plantation and learning about how everything is grown. Thanks Mario, highly recommend!

Outstanding experience! Mario did an incredible job showing us Goa. Skip the ship tour and do a tour with Mario

Mario it's a great guy, knowledgeable and smart, he made this tour a nice addition to our Goa trip. Highly recommended.

This tour was exceptional, and our guide, Mario, made all the difference. His vast knowledge and articulation made every stop engaging and educational, while his clever and warm personality meant that even our car rides between stops were full of fun and informative conversation. The tour was a perfect balance of walking, talking, and experience. Each stop was the perfect amount of time: not too long that we got disengaged, yet long enough to feel like we got the most out of it. Highlights for us were the spice plantation tour and walking around the Latin quarter. I cannot recommend this tour, and Mario as a guide, enough! Hopefully we will be back in Goa soon!