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Our pick of the 14 best goa sightseeing tours in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.
Private 8-hour Goa heritage tour linking Panaji, Old Goa churches, Mangueshi Temple, and a spice plantation with Goan lunch options.
Most Popular“Our tour guide was Sachin, he is a proud Goan and showed the best areas, very informative and the plantation is a must see ! I really recommend this tour as you get more than your monies worth!”
Dudhsagar Falls swim, jeep safari, spice plantation tour, and Old Goa sights in one 10-hour day trip from North Goa.
“Total confusion over when & where to be picked up. Old bus finally arrived late and was full of appeared to be locals. We were a party of four seniors and driver who spoke no English tried unsuccessfully to rearrange passengers to make room. Faced with a 5-6 total journey time we decided it was…”
Half-day spice plantation tour in Ponda with hotel transfers, a hands-on walking stop, Goan lunch buffet, and a feni tasting.
“We had a great time on this tour - we were picked up from our hotel by Sachin, who was really informative and funny and gave us many fun facts about the area as we drove by. The spice plantation was beautiful, we had the pleasure of having a short tour from Pooja, who was…”
Bike UNESCO Old Goa, ferry to Divar Island villages, then finish with local Goan snacks at a homestay-style stop.
“tour was good fun, guide Joshua was informative and chatty. The tour was good with lots to see, we done the clay bath- was good fun as well.”
Goa dinner cruise on the Mandovi with live DJ, AC dance floor, veg/non-veg buffet, magic show, traditional dances, and optional hotel transfer.
“not as advertised. it looked nothing like the photos. we did not get picked up by a bus, it was public transport. and the cruise wasnt the same in the photos. we just left. looked too dangerous to get on.”
Private 8-hour Goa tour with Old Goa churches, Fontainhas lanes, temples, Sahakar spice farm, and air-conditioned transport from North Goa.
“Well Done and One of the Best Tours we had!”
4-hour Mandovi River dinner cruise in Goa with a Bollywood DJ, folk dance shows, buffet for veg and non-veg, and big views.
“Driver picked up where he said he would pick up no problem. Got to the boat, and was quite pumping music playing. The MC was interactive and was good. Although we were not served starters on the lower deck (others were), we got it upstairs. Probably don’t order a red wine unless you are happy…”
Kayak Goa’s River Chapora through mangroves, spot kingfishers and even a crocodile, swim and snack, with a calm sunset ride.
“Tolle ruhe, schöne natur”
Private North Goa day tour with Fort Aguada, Aguada Lighthouse, Saligoan Church, and beaches like Baga and Morjim, with hotel pickup.
“I was very disappointed in the tour company whose driver failed to show. My hotel receptionist very kindly spoke to them and a replacement taxi driver was arranged by the hotel to take me to the places on the tour. (The tour company had been paid so was then paying the driver directly) He was…”
One day of North Goa history and beach time in a private AC car, with Fort Aguada, lighthouse, churches, and Calangute-Baga-Vagator.
“The people are wonderful and friendly.”
Pedal Chorao Island on an e-bike with a local guide, ferry hops, birding stops, and a veg breakfast. Practical and scenic Goa biking.
“We had an interesting tour of the island. Our guide, Zurial, gave us information about the area and the nature. The bicycles were good.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Old Goa’s Portuguese-era churches and UNESCO monuments, ending by the Mandovi River for a calm, story-filled visit.
“Joe, my tour guide was very knowledgeable about the overall history of Goa as well as the local basilica and cathedral. Absolutely worth it!”
Spend 7 hours on Goa’s beaches and markets, from Kerim to Anjuna flea day, with air-conditioned transport and an English guide.
“Very disappointing and not worth the price. The ‘guide’ said nothing at all in fact he didn’t introduce himself till we arrived at the first beach. En route it would have been good if he had given us some info about Goa & pointed out some places of interest. We asked a few times ‘what’s…”
A 2-hour Mandovi River dinner cruise from Panjim area with DJ music, dancing, games, and a buffet dinner plus hotel pickup.
“the difference is made by the local tourists who entertained our evening.”
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