What You Will Do
It's Port of Spain's only food tour! You'll also hear about this city's rich history and how it's reflected in the daily lives of its citizens!
Stroll through the bustling downtown along a promenade while hearing about our very cosmopolitan history.
Your 3.5-hour experience will also take you to the uptown part of the city where you will see the glorious architecture of the Magnificent Seven, which were originally family homes built in the late 19th Century!
You will visit landmarks like the War Memorial, the Botanic Gardens, places of worship, and so on, all of which highlight our city's history and its richness in diversity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Downtown
30 minutes
You will be walking through a small portion of downtown Port of Spain where the new mixes with the old (19th-century chic mixing with 21st-century functionality). Along the way, you will hear about some of the fascinating historical facts about this city, including where the Abolition of Slavery Act was read in 1834.
2
Queen's Park Savannah
30 minutes
Your next segment of this tour takes you to the uptown part of Port of Spain where you will be driven even deeper into our history via 19th Century buildings (known as the Magnificent 7), the Botanic Gardens and the Queen's Park Savannah; said to be one of the world's largest roundabouts.
3
Queen's Park Oval
15 minutes
Food Stop:
You will be stopping near the world-famous Queen's Park Cricket Ground at a neighbourhood bakery for a taste of the First Peoples; cassava pone. This is a delicious taste of our ancestors’ history, made with cassava, pumpkin, coconut, and various spices.
4
The Cocoa Pod
20 minutes
Food Stop:
Chocolates! You'll be visiting a cute and cosy little shop where chocolates are hand-made following organic and sustainable standards. A bar of dark chocolate of your choice is included while also having the option to purchase other cocoa-based items.
A chocolate lover's heaven!
5
Western Main Road
20 minutes
You’ll be stopping at a roadside vendor to experience one of our most popular breakfast food items; spicy doubles! You’ll also be enjoying another local favourite, fried pastry! This is made on the spot and can be stuffed with fish, potato, or chickpeas.
6
Fort George
20 minutes
Fort George Lookout: Finally, you will be driven up to Fort George Lookout (some 366 m / 1200 ft) to get a breathtaking view of Port-of-Spain. On a clear day, you can also see our closest neighbour, Venezuela. Get those phones/cameras ready!
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