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Our pick of the 13 best goa 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.
“Authentic Indian bus ride, good breakfast stop, great time at the waterfall-wear trainers. Driver of jeep was brilliant, bouncy fun ride. Lunch and tour of spice plantation-guide was extremely interesting and informative but light hearted too. All in all excellent day out and good value. Whatsapp communication excellent on arranging pick up and keeping in…”
Half-day spice plantation tour in Ponda with hotel transfers, a hands-on walking stop, Goan lunch buffet, and a feni tasting.
“The toor is just 20 min…and ther is a sek one for a Tempel …what is not ride down …so it was suprice …in case you like Tempels yah is cool but I pay for garden toor ..and ther just tell you on the way …what I think is not cool …the garden is nice…”
Bike UNESCO Old Goa, ferry to Divar Island villages, then finish with local Goan snacks at a homestay-style stop.
“Great guide. Put numbers or colour key fobs on keys for easy bike identification. Shower caps or similar for inside helmets. Enjoyed every minute. Thanks.”
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!”
A 3.5-hour Divar Island village tour with Portuguese-style lunch, temple and church stops, bakery views, and Mandovi River scenery.
“Very good trip as per our expectations. the storyteller Pritam was very enthusiastic & had knack of sharing the information with spice. Lunch at a local house was a good idea too. Over all a trip to remember!”
Kayak Goa’s River Chapora through mangroves, spot kingfishers and even a crocodile, swim and snack, with a calm sunset ride.
“We saw a crocodile which was cool.”
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.
“einfach nur ein Taxi, dass dich an Orte bringt. ich musste auch den Parkplatz bezahlen für die Wartezeit. lieber ein Taxi buchen kommt sicher billiger”
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!”
A 2-hour Mandovi River dinner cruise from Panjim area with DJ music, dancing, games, and a buffet dinner plus hotel pickup.
“Was no fun. The music was loud. The host was constantly performing activities. There was no chance to talk with the accompanying partner. Food was not very good. People were dropping food on the table and there was so much litter. Toilets were not very clean. It was all in all not such a great…”
Spend 7 hours on Goa’s beaches and markets, from Kerim to Anjuna flea day, with air-conditioned transport and an English guide.
“Razoavel. Gostámos da primeira praia chamada Mandrem. Com pouca gente , tranquila, boa temperatura da agua da praia, onde pudemos desfrutar de banhos de mar e descansar ao sol em espreguiçadeiras de estabelecimentos de praia com empregados simpáticos. Muitos vendedores ambulantes e alguns agressivos e desagradáveis. Depois fomos para a praia de Arambol, que tinha…”
4-hour Divar Island excursion with native islanders: mangroves, ferry rides, birdlife chances, and a 1910 Indo-Portuguese family home.
“We had a great time with Russell who made the history of Goa n Divar come before our eyes. His passion in preserving the biodiversity of the region is infectious. Divya is a perfect host n made us feel welcome. We need many more Russell’s to preserve the sanctity of ‘Aamche Goy’”
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