Margao City Food Trail
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Margao's rich heritage
- Taste authentic Goan cuisine
- Visit bustling spice markets
- Learn about local culinary traditions
- Experience vibrant street food culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Margao's heritage sites
- Sampling of local Goan delicacies
- Visit to traditional spice markets
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
We begin this walk at the Holy Spirit Church in Margao. You will be meeting a storyteller from Make It Happen at the meeting point. We begin with an introduction to the city of Margao and also highlight the church and its surrounding areas.
We visit multiple establishments in Margao. Bakery items and lighter snacks served at two establishments. Non-alcoholic refreshing beverages. We also stop at a bakery (subject to bakery operational hours) and learn about the process of making bread. Stop by a temple and know more from our storyteller about the significance of the temple
Visit to the market where we experience the lively atmosphere of the market and engage with local vendors.
Culminate this experience at a heritage establishment and savor a delectable Goan meal
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- Vegetarian options are available; please inform the guide of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour operates rain or shine; consider bringing an umbrella during the monsoon season.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suitable for the tropical climate.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking; the tour covers several kilometers.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Are the guest/s vegetarians?
- Are the guest/s non-vegetarians (chicken/pork/seafood)?
- Are the guest/s vegan?
- Are the guest/s gluten-intolerant?
- Are the guest/s dairy-intolerant?
Traveler reviews
Amazing trip
Great trip ! Amazing food and a very intelligent guide feel like I defiantly know a lot about Goa. Local places and ate at hidden gems
A curated and thoughtfully planned tour of Margao
We were in Goa for a team offsite and the Margao walking tour and food trail with Make it Happen was a team bonding activity scheduled for the last day. Highly recommend both the overall experience and our guide Pavan. The tour starts at the Margao church with stops at a local bakery, restaurants and market. It was fascinating to walk through a neighborhood with ruins of old homes of wealthy families that lived there in the past. Pavan gave us a lot of rich insights into Goan history including the pre-Portuguese and Portuguese period. The temple to a spirit god was another interesting window into local rituals and spiritual practices. The food stops are all picked with care and the items are curated for the group. Thanks to Pavan and Make it Happen for this peek into local Goan history, food and culture.
Amazing experience!!
The food trail was amazing, with the knowledgeable storyteller Pawan guiding us thru Margao with history, context and exploring Goan foods
Wonderful day on the streets of Margão
A wonderful experience both gastronomic as a walk through the colorful streets of Margão, a city that I highly recommend to visit. Experience in the Margão market was super enriching. The Pawan Guide was super attentive both in explaining the locations, churches, Hindu temples, food, markets, streets, etc. Very good, I highly recommend.
Amazing food tour
The food trail was an amazing experience, and Alita was an amazing guide. I enjoyed a lot talking about food, tasting some amazing dishes from Goan cuisine and wandering around the city experiencing the central market as well. I really recommend this tour, especially since Margao is a beautiful city in which its cuisine mirrors its cultural beauty!