The Old Goa Trail

From the first attack during its days as the Capital, one city was the epicenter of flourishing trade, the Portuguese Inquisition and the resting place of a legendary saint.

The City of Ella also known as Old Goa stands with its rich architecture, legendary ruins, and tales to take you back to its days of glory. The Monumental Architecture of the Churches at Ella Goa or Old Goa will leave you in awe. Built by several religious orders that entered Goa with the Portuguese, the structures have within them numerous artifacts that have stood strong to this day.

Old Goa is popular within Goa as a tourist destination primarily for the churches that have been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Flocked by travelers from all around the globe, this bit of Goa is gives a perfect experience of Baroque and Portuguese Colonial Architecture. We begin at the spot where the attack on Ella first took place and show you around the capital as it came into being. Especially some of the local legends that have been flowing around the city which make it stand out from the rest of Goa. Hence, it was also popularly called the 'Rome of the East'. The trails is for locals as well as tourists.

Note: This is not a walking trail. Transport would be required between the points in the trail. We recommend using the same transport that you come by for the whole trail. Transport is not provided by Soul Travelling.

Trail Duration: 4 Hours

Start time: 8:30 AM