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

Itinerary

Once the capital of Portuguese India, Old Goa now includes a number of 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, built under the Portuguese Viceroyalty, followed by the Goa Archaeological Museum and the Kristu Kala Mandir art gallery, which houses an extensive collection of Christian art. The gallery is located in the old Archbishop's Palace.

Next, visit the Goa Cathedral or Se Catedral de Santa Catarina, the largest See in Asia, where you can see the statue of Jesus beside the Portuguese-colonial-style building.

Your tour will also include visits to 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 panoramic tour of Old Goa's religious history.