Fontainhas: Plongée Historique Exclusive avec Mario

Mario educated me a lot about Goan history. He's set up curiosity in me which makes me want to read and learn more and more about Goa and it's history.

We had a wonderful trip experience thanks to our guide Mr. Mario. He provided exceptional service throughout, sharing fascinating Goas historical details with great knowledge and clarity. As we were accompanied by foreign tourists, he ensured everyone felt comfortable and well‑informed, making the journey enjoyable and insightful. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a professional and knowledgeable tour guide.

Mario Archangelo MonteiroAugust 2025 Mario was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, very professional and certainly one who loves his city. 😃 His tour of Fontinhas really gave a glimpse of the colonial past of Goa, and his story telling made the tour worthwhile. Certainly recommended!!

Thank you, Mario! We truly had a wonderful experience exploring the Fontainhas with you. We loved every bit of it including 1) Your willingness to help us with other queries not related to the tour 2) On-time tour start 3) How you passionately explained the rich cultural past of the region 4) Trying out local delicacies at the Goan bakery Despite the rains, we enjoyed the guided trip thoroughly. Thank you for making the trip memorable!!

Mario is a great story teller. The way he walked through the history sharing stories and facts, shows his love for the culture and history. A whole experience from history to culture to food was covered by him. Overall it was a great experience.

Interesting and professional tour. We got a number of valuable info on Goa history and traditions. Additionally Mario offered us delightful local cakes. Strongly recommended.

We had a great time during the heritage walk wherein we were explained the intricate architecture of the place including the colonial history. Special call out to Joan D'Souza for been an amazing guide and managing to keep the interest of the diverse audience during the walk.

Mario is a wondeful host and guide. He has a special knack to make Goanese culture, traditions, mysteries / myths, and his special love for everything Goan come out succintly and understandable to those new to Goa. The walk was more of an informal chat all through, putting us at ease and gave us courage to delve into popular myths. For instance why the tour is to showcase 'colonial quarters' and NOT 'latin quarter'. Thank you Mario for this clarity. Tasting of local delicaies in that nicely tucked in cafe on 31st Jan lane is unmissable part of the tour. Good luck to you Mario and thanks for being - above all - a wondeful human being. Anita & Sunil New Delhi.

Mario was very thorough with the information, very enthusiastic, and patient with the entire group!!

Mario was exceptional. Professionalism exemplified. He is a local who carries unbiased unadulterated updated information both current and historic and very engaging in his delivery of the facts. Every bit of the tour was well arranged and top notch execution. No hiccups whatsoever. One of our group members had a small cut while getting off the bus, Mario made it unnecessary to find any medical store. He was prepared with a first aid kit. (kinda expected from a tour guide but no one expects they'll actually carry it. You know what I mean?) Yeah so the overall experience was worth down to the last coin. Locals like Mario adds to the beauty of Goa.