Unique Things to Do in Goa | Urbanaut

There are 100 different ways to explore the length and breadth of Goa if you are a curious traveller who is looking to discover Goa through a different lens.

From curated walking tours to food trails, river sports, feni tasting & arts festivals, we’ve got something for everyone among our curated recommendations in Goa. 

 ☀️Join a guided heritage walking tour in Goa

There’s nothing like exploring a region through guided walking tours and diving into locally loved dishes. What’s even better is the experiences you’re choosing champion local cultures & support sustainable travel. Make It Happen does just that! 

This award-winning company hosts unique experiences like the Latin Quarter Food Walk, a Jail Heritage Walk around Aguada Fort and a popular Fontainhas Heritage Walk that breaks away from the usual tours you might see. If you want to spend your next vacation in Goa meaningfully, you can start here.

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☀️A sit-down feni tasting & distillery tour in Goa

If you’re visiting Goa, biases aside, we can’t recommend our bestselling Floating Feni Experience at Fazenda Cazulo is a must-do! 

This half-day experience involves a trip to Fazenda (plantation) Cazulo for an amazing floating feni experience. Get a guided tour at a century-old Feni distillery. Take a walk through the plantation while you sip on delicious feni cocktails made with a sprinkling of local ingredients, explore the process of making feni and then head to the freshwater spring where a private table is set with a delicious tasting platter of local delicacies. 

Perfect for big gatherings (corporate & family), cocktail lovers & people looking for a unique time in Goa.

☀️Explore Goan rivers through river sports activities in Goa

While Goa is home to many beautiful beaches, you’re missing out if you haven’t tried some adventurous river water sports. From kayaking through mangroves to open-water swimming, yacht trips to educational cruises through famous rivers, there’s a ton to experience if you haven’t already. 

And if there’s a responsible company with quality equipment, knowledgeable staff & tons of positive reviews to book with, it's Konkan Explorers. 

Whether you’re travelling with children who love the water, planning a memorable day for someone special, or want to see parts of Goan waters you haven’t before, we can’t recommend their experiences enough. 

They have two new routes for the season, 

Want to look at other locations in Goa? Explore all packages & offerings by Konkan Explorers here.

☀️Take an ocean trek through Arambol forest in North Goa

An ocean trek radically differs from the conventional concept of a ‘trek’. In this beginner-friendly hike, you trek on a hillside alongside the sea, across the grassy Palliem plateau, and through the Arambol forest to find an incredibly inviting rock pool. Take a dip here to top off this beautiful adventure. 

☀️Island hop through Goa on a cycle

Cycle through sleepy picturesque villages on electric bicycles through well paved & less travelled roads in this guided cycling tour that covers about 40 kilometres. Observe the stunning beauty of the location for while you get acquainted with the heritage of Goa and life on the Islands of Divar and Chorao. Soak in the scenic landscapes & homes, temples churches, Mapuca river and finish it off with an authentic Goan (veg) breakfast & some limbu pani (lime water). 

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