Walking Tour of Old Goa's Churches

Discover why Old Goa is known as the Rome of the East on this guided walking tour of the city's historic centre, filled with Catholic churches and reminders of the past.

Itinerary

Old Goa, once the capital of Portuguese India, features a number of magnificent churches designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin at the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the oldest church in the region, consecrated in 1605.

Next, visit the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, alongside the nearby Goa Archaeological Museum and the Kristu Kala Mandir art gallery, which houses an extensive collection of Christian art. This gallery is located in the former Archbishop's Palace.

Continue to Goa Cathedral, or Se Catedral de Santa Catarina, the Seat of the Archbishop of Goa, recognized as the largest See in Asia. Nearby, see the statue of Jesus adjacent to the cathedral.

Your tour also includes visits to the Gateway to the Palace of Yusuf Adil Shah, the Viceroy Arch marking the entrance to Old Goa, and St. Cajetan Church, which offers views over the Mandovi River and Divar Island, concluding your panoramic tour of Old Goa's religious history.