Guided Tour Of Goa Forts in a Private Vehicle

Goa is a destination in India which has a variety of forts which were under the control of the Portuguese. Visit the forts like Chapora, Aguada and Reis Magos Fort with an archaeologist. 

Highlights

• Explore the forts of Goa with an archaeologist.
• Visit famous forts of city of Goa.
• Visit the fort which is well known as 'Dil Chahta Hain Fort' - Fort Chapora.

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Guided Tour Of Goa Forts in a Private Vehicle Overview

Forts of Goa is an archaeologist led guided tour of 3 alluring forts of Goa. Having been a trading centre as well as the seat of power for several Indian kingdoms and the Portuguese, Goa has an enviable collection of forts. We will start the Fort trail at  Reis Magos Fort which served as a strategic location for the Portuguese army since the 16th century, then move on to Aguada which used to harbour political prisoners of the Portuguese and end at Chapora which is famous for being featured in the Bollywood block bluster film Dil Chahta Hain.

Guided Tour Of Goa Forts in a Private Vehicle Itinerary

• Your host cum guide for the tour will meet you at your hotel or residence in Goa at 8:45 AM.
• After a formal introduction with the host, you will be driven to Reis Magos Fort. 
• Reis Magos fort used to be a base for the Portuguese army since the 16th century. During Goa’s struggle for liberation, it was used as a prison for the political prisoners.
• Next up be driven to the majestic Fort Aguada overlooking the Arabian Sea. Massive ramparts and bastions constructed using the laterite stone welcome you. 
• You will visit the famous lighthouse of Aguada which has been guiding ships for centuries. During the Portuguese times, trade and warships used to be stationed here.
• You will next visit the sea level portion which contains gunpowder storage rooms, prisons, barracks, officers and chaplains living quarters and a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Good Voyage.
• The last destination is Chapora, a mighty fortress on the banks of River Chapora that separated Portuguese Goa and the Goa under the rule of local Marathas.
• The fort is very famous among Bollywood movie fans because of featuring in the blockbuster ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.
• You will have a traditional Goan lunch at a local restaurant.
• At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to the hotel/residence in Goa by 4:00 PM approximately.