Beneath the ramparts of this 17th-century fortress lies a powerful story of Goa’s colonial past and its fight for freedom. On this guided walk through the lesser-known lower fort and jail complex of Fort Aguada, explore centuries of history etched into every stone. Visit secret chambers, a centuries-old chapel, a natural spring, and eerie prison cells that once held Goa’s unsung freedom fighters. As your storyteller-guide brings to life tales of invasions, resistance, and resilience, the fort transforms from stone to story. This isn’t just a monument — it’s a mirror to Goa’s soul, offering a deeply moving glimpse into the courage and conflict that shaped its identity.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Suitable for Ages: 10-60 years
Timings: 10.30am | 12noon | 3pm | 4.30pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm (Private tours available on request.)
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What is included in the tour
- Walk led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
- Entry ticket to the Fort Aguada monument.
- Exclusive access to a chapel, freshwater spring, kitchens and prison cells.
What is NOT included in the tour
- This is a walking trail, and we do not use vehicles inside the monument complex.
- Hotel pickups and drops.
- Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and snacks.
- Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
- We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
- Learn about the history of fort Aguada as a strategic defense stronghold, and the decision by former Portuguese dictator Antonio Salazar to repurpose the lower fort into a prison complex used to house convicted Goan freedom fighters.
- Marvel at the trademark Portuguese-style architecture.
- Explore various sections of the lower fort – including exclusive access to a beautiful chapel, a freshwater spring, former kitchens and dingy prison cells in the Aguada jail.
- Discover gripping tales of the epic battles fought between Indian kingdoms and the colonial Portuguese empire to wrestle for control of the fortress.
- Unearth soul-stirring stories about the unsung heroes of Goa’s liberation movement.
