Start at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church while the air is still relatively cool; allow about 45 minutes for the white façade, sweeping staircase and views over central Panaji. Entry is generally free, but services can affect access, so keep your voice low and dress modestly. From here, walk roughly 10 minutes to Fontainhas and spend about 1½ hours meandering its narrow, colorful lanes and Portuguese-era houses. There’s no set route needed—just be respectful around homes, and bring water and comfortable shoes.
Head to Ritz Classic for Goan seafood; budget around ₹500–₹900 per person and allow an hour. It’s a popular local spot, so a short wait at lunchtime is possible. After lunch, take a taxi or app cab to Old Goa—typically around 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic. Agree on a return pickup or arrange a cab to wait nearby, as transport can be less convenient once you’re among the churches.
Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus first, allowing about an hour to see the church and the tomb of St. Francis Xavier, then walk a few minutes to Se Cathedral for roughly 45 minutes. Both are active places of worship; entry is generally free, though opening and access can vary with services or church events, so check locally on the day. Keep shoulders and knees covered, and leave a little slack in your schedule rather than rushing between the two.
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