Firangiwada Heritage Walk

PRESENTED BY:

Make It Happen
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

Signature
LOCATION

Diu
PRICE

From Rs. 100
DURATION

1.5 hours
PHYSICAL INTENSITY

Light
GROUP SIZE

Min. 1, Max. 20

Adventure
Architecture
Art and Design
Culture
Educational
History
Outdoors
Photography

About the experience

Discover Firangiwada – a small hamlet formerly inhabited by the Portuguese community in Diu. With residents that ranged from colonial Viceroys and Fidalgos, to Indians who converted to Christianity, the neighborhood is brimming with intriguing tales from a long forgotten past.

    Highlights
Get a vivid introduction to one of the most iconic areas within the Estado Da India (the former colonial Portuguese Empire of India).
Discover what lured the Portuguese into Diu and their strategy behind building Diu’s iconic fortress.
Visit stunning heritage structures – from intricate Baroque churches and memorials to residential homes – and explore relics and artifacts that date back to the medieval times. 
Witness the marvelous Indo-Portuguese architecture, with its distinct symbolism and iconography.
Immerse yourself in stories about the advent of the Jesuit order in Diu. 
    

Firangiwada Heritage Walk

From ₹100/person

Firangiwada Heritage Walk

Standard (Join an existing tour)

₹100

Uncover fascinating stories and legends in Firangiwada – a former colonial neighbourhood that was home to Diu’s Portuguese nobility.

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October 2023

Adult

₹100/person (13+ yrs.)

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Child

₹50/person (5-12 yrs.)

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Category: Standard

Description

Description

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Experience led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
- Learn about the colonial history of Diu.
- Introduction to various monuments and memorials.
- Entry into ASI sites and heritage buildings.
- As part of the documentation purposes for Diu Smart City Ltd., our storyteller will be taking photographs during the walk which will later be shared with our guests.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Hotel pickups and drops.
- Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner).
- Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
- We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
TRAVELLER TIPS
- Please carry your own water bottle.
- We recommend wearing comfortable footwear and sunscreen/sunglasses.
- Please also carry your own umbrella/raincoat or cap/hat (as the weather dictates).
FAQ’s
1. What time does the experience start?
  Fixed departure experiences are available everyday at 8:00am and 4:30pm.
2. How do we reach the meeting point at Khoja Zafar Memorial?
  The Khoja Zafar Memorial is located opposite the PWD office on Fort road. The location link will be sent to your mobile along with the details of the experience and the name and contact number of your storyteller.
3. Is there parking available?
  Yes. There is ample parking space around the meeting point.
4. Can this experience be done using a vehicle?
  While we ideally recommend this experience through a walk, we understand that some travelers may have physical limitations. A vehicle tour can be done as a private experience where we will ensure that the quality of the experience remains as close as possible to the heritage walk.
5. Will we be entering any residential homes?
  Visit inside residential homes may not alway be possible, as it is strictly based on prior permission and availability of the local residents.
6. Can we consume beer / other alcoholic drinks during the experience?
  No. It is not recommended to consume alcohol during the heritage walk.
7. Is photography permitted?
  Yes, photography is permitted. However, while doing so travellers must take care not to trespass on private property and to respect the privacy of the local residents. Please note that photography & videography is strictly prohibited at the St. Paulu2019s Church, and it is also not permitted to take selfies or pose for photographs while inside any other churches we visit. For our documentation purposes our storyteller will be clicking photographs during the walk, which will later be shared with our guests.
8. Do we need to wear face masks?
  It is mandatory to wear face masks, use sanitizers and maintain social distancing in all public spaces.
9. Are Covid-19 protocols followed during the heritage walk?
  All Covid-19 safety precautions will be taken by us. Our Storytellers are all double vaccinated, wear face masks, maintain social distance and avoid physical contact. All enclosed spaces will be sanitized by us.
10. Are washrooms available?
  There are a few Cafes and Restaurants within a few minutes drive of the meeting point, and washrooms can be used with permission from the management.
MANDATES
- All our tour presenters and hosts will be wearing a face mask.
- We will avoid physical contact with guests like handshakes.
- We will be serving refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by Make It Happen.
- All enclosed spaces will be sanitized.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancel up to 7 days before the Experience start time for a full refund, or within 24 hours of booking as long as the booking is made more than 48 hours before the start time.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If we cancel the experience due to unavoidable circumstances, then a full refund will be processed.
- For groups sizes of 15 and above, refund upon cancellation will be provided if cancellation is done 7 days prior to the booking date of the experience.

Our Storytellers

Our experiences are led by passionate, professional, English-speaking local storytellers.

Ridhy Kantilal

Pavan Thora

Mayur Solanki

Purnima Baudas

Bhumi Goswami

Hiten Jethwa

Pritesh Baria

Avinesh Navin

Kaushal Parekh

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About the experience

Highlights

Description

Our Storytellers

Ridhy Kantilal

Pavan Thora

Mayur Solanki

Purnima Baudas

Bhumi Goswami

Hiten Jethwa

Pritesh Baria

Avinesh Navin

Kaushal Parekh

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