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, a place full of Catholic churches and reminders of times gone by.

Itinerary

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

Your next stop will be the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the nearby Goa Archaeological Museum and Kristu Kala Mandir art gallery, which houses an extensive collection of Christian art. The gallery is located in the old Archbishop's Palace.

You will then visit the Goa Cathedral or Se Catedral de Santa Catarina, the largest See in Asia. It features a statue of Jesus next to the building.

Other historical sites include the Gateway to the Palace of Yusuf Adil Shah, the Viceroy Arch, and the St. Cajetan Church, which offers views over the Mandovi River and Divar Island, concluding your tour of the religious history of Old Goa.