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263 Available Tour Excursions in Goa

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Join me on this tour as we explore Goa for its cultural history the once famous entrepot for traders and merchants. The dominant Portuguese rule for 450 years in Goa has left behind beautiful colonial architecture of monuments, buildings and houses that have survived till date to reveal their stories. As we journey through the past and present of Goa on this tour be intrigued and mesmerised by the factual stories and anecdotes I share of my homeland Goa with you. Experience a Goan marketplace where local merchants sell their indigenous produce. Encounter Goa's mysterious past riddled with local lore as you visit the Church at Old Goa and Hindu Temple that have a deep and a profound rich history. End the trip with a visit to a local spice plantation and relish a real authentic Goan meal made from locally sourced ingredients.

Price: $107.36

Duration: 7 hours

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Prepare to embark on a truly memorable gastronomical journey through the Latin Quarter, Goa. Enjoy a tasting spree of traditional delicacies and local flavours that have been inspired by the state’s diverse influences, from the thriving maritime trade to cultural exchanges with fellow Portuguese colonies around the world. - Explore the rich history of the largest Latin Quarter in Asia. - Understand how Goa’s unique melting pot of cultures has influenced its local ingredients and cuisine. - Taste some of the most delicious Portuguese-influenced savouries served at the city’s iconic heritage establishments. - Sip on traditional Goan beverages paired with mouth-watering local appetizers. - Visit a charming heritage home in Fontainhas. - Culminate the experience with a sumptuous Goan meal, followed by a delectable dessert.

Price: $31.08

Duration: 3 hours

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Enjoy a 2-day private tour, beginning with pick up from Goa Hotel to Goa airport then arrival at Delhi airport. Then drive via private vehicle to Agra per flight arrival. Visit Agra Taj Mahal The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal. After visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site). Ending with drop off at the Delhi airport to conclude your private tour. Breakfast and lunch are included as well as entrance fees.

Price: $572.00

Duration: 48 hours

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Experience this 2-night and 3-day overland adventure that gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder. After pick-up from from any of the five cruise ports in India namely Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Chennai and Mangaluru you’ll fly to Delhi and be driven to the bustling streets of Agra where you’ll see the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset. This guided tour gives you insight into Agra, a city famous for its Unesco World Heritage sites which include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh Garden. The private tour includes either 5 star and 4 star accommodation (depending on option selected when booking), commercial domestic flights, private car and driver, private local tour guides, breakfast, all entrance fees and bottled water.

Price: $852.00

Duration: 72 hours

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Discover Portuguese heritage & cultural in Goa, Enjoy a guided walk into the colourful neighbourhood of "Fontainhas", which stands as a testament to the region’s rich colonial history and cultural heritage. Also discover best preserved colonial era churches like: Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the mummified body of the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. Magnificent "Se Cathedral" & finally experience the panoramic view from Dona Paula jetty. NOTE: Tourists arriving by CRUISE ships CANNOT book this tour, because Sea Port authorities have their own transport setup. NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.

Price: $77.00

Duration: 4-6 hours

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(13 reviews)

Get acquainted with ancient folk culture. Visit mystical shrines and holy sites. Visit an organic coconut farm and learn about the production of virgin coconut oil. Learn about sustainable farming practices. Explore the eco-conscious community, gaining insights into sustainability practices for both your personal and professional endeavours. Discover the innovative Zeroposro Store dedicated to supporting zero waste kitchens; learn how to incorporate sustainable practices. Engage in agritourism by experiencing farm life while learning about key processes and local crops.

Price: $31.08

Duration: 3 hours

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Experience this overnight adventure that gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder. After pick-up from Goa, you’ll fly to Delhi and drive to Agra - The City of Taj Mahal. This guided tour gives you insight into Agra, a city famous for its Unesco World Heritage Sites where you’ll see the Taj Mahal at Sunrise (One of the seven wonders of the world), Agra Fort (one of the finest Mughal forts in India) and the river-facing Mehtab Bagh Garden (known for its stunning Taj Mahal views). The private tour includes either 5-star and 4-star accommodation or you can also choose to book without accommodation (depending on the option selected when booking), return commercial flights in economy class, both-way airport transfers in Goa, private car and driver, private local tour guide, breakfast at hotel, all entrance fees, and bottled water.

Price: $472.00

Duration: 48 hours

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(11 reviews)

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Rita who became well-known for her Goan cooking. She has been mentioned in cookbooks such as John Gregory Smith's “Mighty Spice Express” and was featured in Fox Traveller's “Twist of Taste.” This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Rita will take you to a local market to discover local Goan produce. After that, the cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Rita will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Indian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Goan home. • Market tour and cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to India's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Indian hospitality in a residential Goan neighborhood • Vegetarian options available

Price: $110.00

Duration: 4 hours

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It can take 10 guests at a time. It is an attractive, powerful and spacious motor yacht with impressive performance at sea, easy to handle even at top speed. The yacht is furnished with comfortable and elite Interiors and fully furnished kitchen with crockery cutlery and glasses. The boat provides 1 Bedroom with Music System, Sunbath, Speakers, USB Port with LCD TV and Mobile Charging facilities. One can celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries , quiet evening with your loved one and some quality time of with close friends and family with breathtaking views, delicious variety of sumptuous food & a vibrant atmosphere, we promise you a luxurious experience on board from our well maintained yacht and its crew & professional guest relations staff to organize Parties on speedboat. Photo shoots for pre wedding, films or music videos are also possible in the yachts .

Price: $280.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Full-day private jungle adventure & experience majestic waterfall "Dudhsagar". Relax in the calm waters and Walk through the jungle. Explore the local spice plantation with the in house host. it is not a Seat in Coach (SIC) tour , hence you are entitled for an relaxed and hassles free tour ahead. Note: Due to heavy rains, Dudhsagar falls remain closed between June till September every year. NOTE: This tour is not feasible / possible for clients arriving Goa by a cruise.

Price: $122.00

Duration: 4-6 hours

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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, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral and a heritage walk through Fontainhas in Panjim. You'll learn from your guide about the history of one of India's key trading ports as you tour this vibrant region.

Price: $162.17

Duration: 8-9 hours

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Want to learn a style of yoga that’s focused on bringing balance – physically, energetically and mentally? Get all the knowledge to start teaching with a focus on Yin Yoga in this month-long training and gain the certificate to share it. For an embodied experience of the theory behind the practice students will have the opportunity to teach from the second week onwards. Yin Yoga waves all layers of our being -body, energy and mind- into a seamless whole, allowing a sublime experience of stillness and peace. The stillness of long held static stretches with relaxed muscles in Yin Yoga allows the space for awareness and the opportunity to reveal and release deep layers of tension held within your fascia. The healing wisdom of the Daoist philosophy and the Meridians provides insight and guidance. In this Yin Yoga teacher training you get an unique opportunity to learn to release physical and emotional tension, free stagnant or blocked energy, and to cultivate a peaceful quality of mind.

Price: $3,002.46

Duration: 600 hours

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An interactive, hands-on class with Chef Kamal will guide you through unique techniques for preparing Indian cuisine. You'll learn the art of curry mixology, mastering the perfect balance of spices and flavors to create rich, aromatic curries. The class will also cover essential skills like preparing mother sauces, which serve as the foundation for countless Indian dishes, and the art of spice blending to elevate your cooking. Chef Kamal will teach you how to use fresh, seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices to craft both traditional and contemporary dishes. By the end of the class, you'll have the confidence to recreate these dishes at home and explore the depth of Indian cuisine.

Price: $84.76

Duration: 4 hours

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This tour package is specially designed for travelers, who want to explore the Taj Mahal and other monuments of Agra city in 2 days without having any rush.

Price: $10.00

Duration: 48 hours

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Pickup at 6am approx from hotel or anywhere in Goa and drop at Goa airport for flight to New Delhi. Arrive New Delhi airport and 3-hrs drive to Agra. Visit Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) and next day visit Taj Mahal and Agra fort also shopping in Agra and drive back to New Delhi drop at Airport for Flight to Goa.

Price: $580.00

Duration: 48 hours

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We provide all the most important highlights of Goa in this tour in a Nutshell. Old Goa churches, a couple of beautiful beaches and a romantic sunset diner in a cruise.

Price: $102.00

Duration: 7-8 hours

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Experience the city of sun, sand and beaches like never before on this tour which is a fine blend of sophisticated Catholic and Portuguese architecture, beautiful Indo-Portuguese buildings, delight with amazing highlights of South Goa that provides you glimpses of vintage city and it's beautiful monuments which are spilled throughout the city on different corners. We have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Best of South Goa tour, an unmatched experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle. Highights 1. Discover Margoa which mostly designed in Portuguese architecture style and known for grand colonial mansions, Hindu temples and Latin Quarters. 2. Explore Portuguese influenced offbeat Ancestral Goa museum, Chitra Museum, popular white sand beaches and Ponda village known for it's temples and fort. 4. Enjoy the in scenic, tropical area spice plantation guided tour with local food & wine tasting.

Price: $123.97

Duration: 8 hours

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View breath-taking scenery and voyage through Goan backwaters. Learn about mangrove forests and their critical role in Goa’s ecosystem. Spot diverse wildlife and birds. Be part of a zero-waste, low-carbon footprint experience.

Price: $22.60

Duration: 1 hours

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Key Info for Visitors

  • Currency: INR
  • Languages: Konkani, Marathi, English, Hindi, Portuguese
  • Climate: Tropical
  • Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Population: Approximately 1.5 million
  • Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is November to February.
  • Visa Requirements Visitors to Goa generally require a visa to enter India unless they are from visa-exempt countries. Many nationalities, including citizens of the US, UK, and EU countries, can apply for an e-visa online before arrival. Visa on arrival is limited and mostly available for select countries. It is advisable to check the latest Indian visa policies before travel.

About Goa

Goa is a vibrant coastal destination in India known for its stunning beaches, rich Portuguese heritage, and lively culture. It offers a unique blend of Indian and Western influences, making it a favorite spot for tourists seeking sun, sand, and history. The laid-back atmosphere combined with bustling markets, colorful festivals, and a thriving nightlife scene attracts visitors from around the world. Goa’s natural beauty is complemented by its diverse architecture, from ancient churches to colonial mansions. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, or cultural exploration, Goa provides an unforgettable experience with its warm hospitality and scenic landscapes.

Goa Tours & Experiences

  • Top Attractions: Highlights of India
  • Duration Range: 2 to 10 hours
  • Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
  • Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
  • Recommended For: The best time to visit is November to February. Pack light cotton clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Respect local customs, especially in religious places. Stay hydrated and avoid drinking tap water. Use cash and cards; ATMs are widely available but carry some cash for remote areas. Be cautious with personal belongings in crowded places.

Average Tour Price: $75

Lowest Price Tour: $50

Highest Price Tour: $220

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Important Tour Information

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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  • Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
  • Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation

Top Attractions

1. Baga Beach – Famous for its lively nightlife, water sports, and beach shacks. 2. Basilica of Bom Jesus – A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its baroque architecture and the tomb of St. Francis Xavier. 3. Dudhsagar Falls – A spectacular four-tiered waterfall set amidst lush greenery, ideal for nature lovers. 4. Fort Aguada – A historic 17th-century Portuguese fort offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. 5. Anjuna Flea Market – A bustling market known for eclectic shopping, local crafts, and vibrant atmosphere.

Popular Activities

Visitors can enjoy water sports such as parasailing, jet skiing, and scuba diving. Cultural experiences include visiting spice plantations and attending traditional Goan festivals. Recreational options range from yoga retreats to beach parties. Adventure seekers can explore trekking trails and wildlife sanctuaries. Unique local experiences include sampling feni (a local spirit) and exploring the vibrant night markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Goa is from November to February when the weather is cool and pleasant.

Yes, Goa is generally safe for solo travelers, but it is recommended to take usual precautions, especially at night.

Konkani is the official language, but English and Hindi are widely spoken, especially in tourist areas.

We have tours designed for various age groups and fitness levels. Each tour description includes specific requirements and recommendations.

Local Food & Cuisine

Goan cuisine is a flavorful mix of Konkani and Portuguese influences, featuring seafood prominently. Signature dishes include Goan fish curry, prawn balchao, pork vindaloo, and bebinca (a layered dessert). Dining customs often involve sharing meals with family or friends. Must-try foods include sorpotel and xacuti. Noteworthy restaurants include Mum’s Kitchen in Panaji and Martin’s Corner in Betalbatim, known for authentic Goan flavors.

Getting Around

Goa is accessible via Dabolim Airport with domestic and some international flights. Local transportation includes buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and rental scooters or bikes. Getting around by scooter is popular and economical. Taxis can be hired for day trips. Costs are generally affordable, but negotiating fares beforehand is advisable.

Travel Tips

The best time to visit is November to February. Pack light cotton clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Respect local customs, especially in religious places. Stay hydrated and avoid drinking tap water. Use cash and cards; ATMs are widely available but carry some cash for remote areas. Be cautious with personal belongings in crowded places.

Culture & Customs

Goa’s culture is a blend of Indian and Portuguese traditions. Social customs emphasize hospitality and respect for elders. Major festivals include Carnival, Shigmo, and Christmas celebrations. Dress modestly when visiting temples and churches. Public displays of affection are generally frowned upon outside tourist areas. Greeting with a smile and a simple "Namaste" is appreciated.

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Calvin has loved travel and adventure since first visiting Los Angeles with a suitcase in 1992 at the age of 20. He ditched the suitcase and got a backpack pretty fast.
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