Goan Cuisine

Your adventure begins with a seamless pickup, heading to Mollem National Park. This natural haven showcases diverse plants, vibrant birds, and butterflies, embodying the beauty of Countryside India. A thrilling Jeep safari through lush landscapes leads you to Dudhsagar Waterfalls, the tallest in Goa. This site is a photographer's paradise, offering countless opportunities to capture nature in its raw form. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool waters or explore the nearby forest. Next, visit the charming Keri village, known for its picturesque spice plantations & natural beauty. Relish the flavors of exotic Goan cuisine, indulging in a delicious local meal. The day continues with a guided tour of Keri’s spice plantation gardens. Wander through these serene surroundings, with chirping birds & a tranquil ambiance offering a perfect escape from Goa's usual hustle. Conclude your day with a return to your hotel, carrying unforgettable memories of Goa's captivating wonders

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home kitchen with your host Paula. This is a wonderful experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Paula will teach you 2-3 traditional Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in Paula's home. Please note, for parties larger than two guests, you will start your experience in Paula’s home with a welcome drink and snacks, and then walk across the street to Paula’s cooking studio (located just across the street from Paula's apartment) to cook and eat there. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Portuguese and Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes • 100% private activity • Portuguese hospitality in a residential Almada neighborhood (short 7-minute ferry ride from downtown Lisbon) • Vegetarian options available

Enjoy a private market tour and authentic cooking class in a local home with your host Paula. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Paula will teach you 2-3 Traditional Portuguese and Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. • Private market tour of neighborhood market • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Portuguese and Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes • 100% private activity • Portuguese hospitality in a residential Almada neighborhood (short 7-minute ferry ride from downtown Lisbon) • Vegetarian options available

The Goan Feni & Tapas is a specially curated food trail in Panjim that includes some of the most iconic places for Goan food paired with the best Feni and Feni based cocktails paired with it. Although a far cry from a regular tavern trail or pub crawl in Panjim, this trail gives you some of the most astonishing insights about Goan liquor with both indigenous and Portuguese influences. For food bloggers, foodies or seekers of a secret food trail, the Goan Feni & Tapas would be an experience that would break several stereotypes associated with Goan cuisine. Tasting of Feni in its expressions in raw form or blended as cocktails this tour would be appealing to all those seeking a pub crawl. Partake in a vivid narrative of Goan cuisine in the Food trail of Feni and Tapas where you discover plethora of untold stories relating to the Goan cuisine. This Goan Food trail is designed include both Portuguese style as well as the traditional Hindu Goan cuisine.

Explore the natural and cultural wonders of Goa with our SIC Dudhsagar Waterfall & Spice Plantation Day Tour, featuring a visit to an old Goa church, a thrilling jeep safari, and a delightful Goan buffet lunch with options for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests. Your adventure begins with a visit to one of Goa's iconic old churches, offering a glimpse into the region's rich colonial history and architectural heritage. Next, embark on an exhilarating jeep safari through the lush greenery of Goa's countryside. Feel the adrenaline rush as you navigate rugged terrain, passing through scenic landscapes and local villages. After your jeep safari, head to a traditional spice plantation, where you can witness the cultivation of a variety of spices and herbs that are integral to Goan cuisine. Finally, indulge in a sumptuous Goan buffet lunch, featuring a variety of dishes to cater to every palate. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and gastronomy.

Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on a 6 -7 hour tour from Fort Kochi and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala by a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages and backwater boats and more. Alleppey is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon, was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty that he declared that Alleppey was “The Venice of the East.”

Panjim has many local hidden charming cafes, bars which are serving local Goan beverages and food from decades, which are not known to many travelers. We are organizing Pub Crawl for travelers from past two years in Goa & curated this unique experiences of our city for travelers to give exclusive glimpse of Goa, its nightlife & local trivia. We run our Pub Crawl on philosophy: Drink triple. See double. Act single ;). Unwind your evening with an exciting pub crawl in the heart of Goa. We will hop from one pub to another, experiencing the nightlife of the city and taste local beverages and food with lots of stories associated with them. Come and join us for this awesome pub crawl to explore the best local pubs in the town Three Pubs!! Three Free Drinks!! Three Hours of Unlimited Fun!! With the cheeky hosts on this night out in Goa promises you a rollicking good time, meet new people in energetic, fun, friendly and most certainly wild atmosphere, have fun and make memories.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Goa's natural wonders with our enchanting tour. Dive into the lush landscapes of Mollem National Park, where a thrilling jeep safari unveils the rich biodiversity of this biodiverse haven. Hear the symphony of the jungle, encounter wildlife, and discover the hidden gems nestled within. Next, witness the awe-inspiring Dudhsagar Waterfalls, standing tall amidst the tropical allure. Feel the mist on your face as you gaze at the cascading "Sea of Milk." Take a refreshing dip in the natural pool and absorb the serenity that envelops this majestic marvel. Continuing our adventure, we invite you to a Spice Plantation Tour and Lunch—an aromatic escapade into Goa's spice heritage. Wander through the verdant plantations, inhale the scents of cardamom and cloves, and savor the flavors of freshly harvested spices. The journey culminates in a delectable lunch, where authentic Goan cuisine tantalizes your taste buds.

This Sanctuary is a conservation project started by a family who purchased a hill slope and converted it into a forest. Visitors also come to see the unique, one of its kind rooftop garden with integrated rainwater harvesting system in India. You will explore various kinds of butterflies, birds and get to know about their lifecycle. This is a must-visit for nature lovers and photographers. You will also be pleased to taste the authentic Goan food here and a heavy breakfast and delicious lunch will make your day. While on the trail you can even ask our host if you wish to experience a cooking demo of Goan rural cuisine, art workshop, laughter club, treks, and botany. This tour is a perfect day out with nature and taste the real food of Goa. After lunch, you will be dropped back to your pick up location.

Prepare to embark on a truly memorable gastronomical journey through the Latin Quarter, Goa. Enjoy a tasting spree of traditional delicacies and local flavours that have been inspired by the state’s diverse influences, from the thriving maritime trade to cultural exchanges with fellow Portuguese colonies around the world. – Explore the rich history of the largest Latin Quarter in Asia. – Understand how Goa’s unique melting pot of cultures has influenced its local ingredients and cuisine. – Taste some of the most delicious Portuguese-influenced savouries served at the city’s iconic heritage establishments. – Sip on traditional Goan beverages paired with mouth-watering local appetizers. – Visit a charming heritage home in Fontainhas. – Culminate the experience with a sumptuous Goan meal, followed by a delectable dessert.

A private and authentic Portuguese meal in a local Almada home with your host Paula. A perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Born to a Goan family who has lived in Goa, Mozambique and Portugal, Paula is a true reflection of the cultural diversity embedded in Portuguese cuisine. Paula’s love of food and cooking started from a young age, and food brought her family together early and often. One night they might eat Portuguese home-cooking while the next night her mother would make Goan samosas from scratch. Her mother, an artist in the kitchen, would constantly invite people into their homes (Paula remembers when she was at school she would come home to find her mother had invited the entire teaching staff over for a meal). Paula is a true artist with food, and she welcomes you into her home to share a Portuguese meal with international influence that will help you to truly understand Portuguese-Goan culture. Paula has a dog and a cat.

Kim has been part of the travel industry for 25 years and enjoys meeting people, traveling to new places and discovering different cultures and cuisines. Kim learned to cook when she was 12 years old from her father. Her father had always wanted to be a chef, but went on to become a Captain in the merchant navy, so he passed on his interest and passion to Kim. She is a Goan native and lives with her family (husband and two children) in a small village in South Goa. Her family enjoys her cooking so much that they encouraged her to open her own fine foods and confectionery business five years ago, so that she could share her passion with others. Through her business Kim caters food for groups as small as 2 and as large as 200, customizing her meals to each customer's unique them. Get to meet a local family and try some authentic Goan-Portuguese fusion dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and family recipes.

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Rita who became well-known for her Goan cooking. She has been mentioned in cookbooks such as John Gregory Smith's “Mighty Spice Express” and was featured in Fox Traveller's “Twist of Taste.” This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Rita will take you to a local market to discover local Goan produce. After that, the cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Rita will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Indian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Goan home. • Market tour and cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to India's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Indian hospitality in a residential Goan neighborhood • Vegetarian options available

Experience the city of sun, sand and beaches like never before on this tour which is a fine blend of sophisticated Catholic and Portuguese architecture, beautiful Indo-Portuguese buildings, delight with amazing highlights of South Goa that provides you glimpses of vintage city and it's beautiful monuments which are spilled throughout the city on different corners. We have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Best of South Goa tour, an unmatched experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle. Highights 1. Discover Margoa which mostly designed in Portuguese architecture style and known for grand colonial mansions, Hindu temples and Latin Quarters. 2. Explore Portuguese influenced offbeat Ancestral Goa museum, Chitra Museum, popular white sand beaches and Ponda village known for it's temples and fort. 4. Enjoy the in scenic, tropical area spice plantation guided tour with local food & wine tasting.

Visit an organic plantation in Goa and discover a vast variety of spices, medicinal herbs, and tropical fruits. See how the plantation owners grow their plants using purely organic methods of farming. The beautiful setting of Goa provides for a great backdrop to enjoy the serene beauty of a tropical plantation. At the end of the tour enjoy a typical Goan meal (beverage excluded). Highlights • Spice plantation with exotic plants • Taste of popular drink – Feni – made up by distillation process of cashew • Authentic homemade Goan cuisine

Rupa is a seasoned home chef, who has been hosting friends, family and strangers (who soon become friends!) for over 2 decades. In this market visit and cooking class, learn how locals cook and eat, away from fancy restaurants catering to tourists’ palates. A fun way to learn about Indian food and experience the lives (and kitchens) of locals. – Private Maharashtrian cooking class in Mumbai with a local family – Learn to cook two regional Maharashtrian dishes in your Mumbai cooking class – An unique dining experience that combines forgotten regional cuisine with the comfort and intimacy of a beautifully designed home – Introduction to local ingredients, homemade spices, family recipes and culinary traditions – Enjoy authentic flavors of niche regional cuisines like Pathare Prabhu, Maharashtrian, CKP (Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu) or Goan – Rupa can accommodate a vegetarian diet, on request – If you choose the market tour option, drive down to the Chembur fish market for a guided tour

In this culinary tour, learn to cook authentic Goan dishes. Goan cuisine is a subtle fusion of the local Konkani cuisine that got influenced by Portuguese cuisine following the 450 years of Portuguese rule. The cuisine is largely based on seafood, coconut, vegetables, meat, pork and the abundance of local spices available. Learn to cook some of the traditional dishes of the Goans and enjoy them over a meal with your hosts. Highlights • Goan family recipes • Visit to the local market for ingredients (Subject to Minimum 5 Pax in The Class) • Meal with your instructor

This is a tour best suited for Travellers who have keen interest in seeing local artefacts, various farming implements, various modes of transportation and some old trades that have been restored and kept for public display in a Museum, called Goa Chitra. After the museum visit we then drive down to the earliest capital city of Goa formerly called Chandrapur today known as Chandor to visit a Goan Mansion to see its magnificent crystal chandeliers, the ballroom and locally carved furniture. After Mansion visit we drive to a nearby village called Quepem to visit a Palatial house called Palácio do Deão which was built in 1787 by a Priest here one has the option of having a scrumptious Goan Meal hosted by the family on direct payment at the house. We finally than drive to the traditional covered market of Margão where one gets to see the local produce of Goa set up for sale under this covered shade , sniff on the traditional aroma of the local spices and traditional Goan sweets.

Explore the backwaters of Kerala by houseboat on a group tour specially designed for cruise ship passengers from Cochin Port. Enjoy lunch aboard the boat in Alappuzha, and then visit Fort Kochi to see the famous Chinese fishing nets.

Enjoy a full day private tour of cultural Goa. You will explore ancestral Goan history with your guide and learn about the efforts to preserve art, culture and the environment. Visit temples and gain an understanding of the Hindu religion as well as see the influence of the Portuguese. The tour also includes a visit to a spice village where you will unlock the secrets of India’s most prized export. Highlights • Ancestral Goa Cultural Center • Shantadurga Temple • Mangueshi Temple • Spice Plantation tour • Buffet Lunch