Which one to choose in Goa
Two churches in Goa. Basilica of Bom Jesus has no online ticket listed; Church of St Francis of Assisi, Goa has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Goa, India
Entry is free and there is no ticket for the basilica. The art gallery upstairs, reached by a staircase in the adjoining building, charges a small fee and shows modern religious painting. Guides wait outside and charge a negotiable rate; they are useful for the history but not essential.
Goa, India
This church and convent form part of the Old Goa group, a few steps from the cathedral, and entry to the church is free. The convent behind it houses the archaeological museum, which is ticketed and holds Portuguese portraits, Hindu sculpture and hero stones collected from across the territory; it is the best single explanation of Goa's layered history and is usually empty. Guided walks of Old Goa cover the whole group in about two hours and guides wait near the cathedral.
| Basilica of Bom Jesus | Church of St Francis of Assisi, Goa | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Basilica | Church |
| Opened | 1605 | 1661 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |
| Official website | yes | — |