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Fort Aguada Port and Jail Night Walking Tour, Goa
Fort Aguada Port and Jail Night Walking Tour highlights
Explore 400 years of history at the Fort Aguada Port & Jail Complex on a 1-hour guided tour, and learn about its role as a Portuguese fort, lower port, and historic jail.
Gain exclusive entry to Fort Aguada’s lesser-known spaces, including a charming chapel, a natural spring, rustic kitchens, and eerie prison cells that echo with centuries-old stories.
Hear from your guide the soul-stirring stories of prison inmates, capturing Fort Aguada’s dramatic and emotional legacy.
Admire the iconic Portuguese-style architecture that defines Fort Aguada, showcasing centuries of colonial heritage and craftsmanship.
Step back to the time of epic battles at Fort Aguada, a stronghold where Indian rulers fought valiantly against the Portuguese, defining Goa’s turbulent past.
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- If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
- If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Fort Aguada Port and Jail Night Walking Tour overview
Embark on the Fort Aguada Port & Jail Night Walking Tour, a captivating 1-hour journey into the 17th-century Fort Aguada's fascinating history. Built by the Portuguese nearly 400 years ago, this iconic monument served as a defensive stronghold, a thriving port, and later, a prison for Goan freedom fighters during Antonio Salazar’s regime. Guided by a local storyteller, the tour provides exclusive access to key sections of the fort, including a serene chapel, a freshwater spring, former kitchens, and dimly lit prison cells. Each area reveals a chapter of the fort’s evolution, from its role in colonial battles to its transformation into a symbol of resilience. Marvel at the fort’s signature Portuguese architecture while uncovering gripping tales of epic battles fought between Indian kingdoms and the Portuguese empire. Hear haunting stories of prison inmates that echo within the walls, bringing its dramatic past to life. Conclude the experience with stunning views of the Arabian Sea under the night sky, making this tour a perfect blend of history, architecture, and nocturnal charm.