Grenada Nature and Heritage Private Tour with Pickup

Spice gardens, a colonial fort, rainforest monkeys, a waterfall swim and chocolate tasting in one morning

A half-day private tour of Grenada with hotel pickup takes you through five stops: a spice garden where you touch and smell local herbs, Fort Frederick for panoramic views of St. George's, Grand Etang National rainforest to spot Mona Monkeys and feed fish at the lake, Annandale Waterfall for a swim in the natural pool, and the House of Chocolate Museum for a cocoa production tour and sampling. All transport, water, guide and entry fees are included. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with a licensed English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Grenada's nature and heritage

• Tour Grenada's spice garden
• Visit Fort Frederick for views
• Drive through Grand Etang rainforest
• See Grand Etang Lake
• Swim at Annandale Waterfall
• Tour House of Chocolate Museum

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel and moves through Grenada's mix of colonial history, rainforest and food culture without requiring you to arrange separate transport or worry about hidden costs. Your guide is a certified local who drives the air-conditioned vehicle and narrates each stop, so you get context for what you're seeing rather than just a list of places.

The spice garden opens the day with a sensory walk through Grenada's famous herbs and plants. You touch and smell them, learn how they're used in cooking and traditional medicine. Fort Frederick comes next, built in the late 18th century and perched high enough to give you unobstructed views of St. George's harbor and the Caribbean. The drive to Grand Etang National rainforest takes you through towering trees where Mona Monkeys often swing through the canopy. If they're active, you may get a photo. At Grand Etang Lake itself, you can feed the fish and hear about the park's ecosystem before moving on.

Annandale Waterfall offers a chance to swim in the natural pool or walk the trails around it. There's a restaurant and bar on-site if you want to sit with a drink instead. The final stop is the House of Chocolate Museum, where a complimentary tour walks you through cocoa production, its uses and health benefits, followed by chocolate sampling. You can buy locally made confectioneries and souvenirs there if anything catches your eye. The remainder of the 4 to 5 hours is spent traveling between stops.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your hotel.
• licensed English-speaking guide for the full tour.
• bottled water.
• entry to Fort Frederick, Grand Etang National Park and the House of Chocolate Museum.
• complimentary cocoa production tour and chocolate sampling at the House of Chocolate.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ace Ventura Taxi & Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you're traveling with your group and want to set your own pace at each stop. You'll have a dedicated vehicle and driver for the morning rather than moving with a larger group on fixed timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Fort Frederick and why is it worth the stop?

Fort Frederick is a colonial fort built in the late 18th century and sits high above St. George's, giving you panoramic views of the harbor and the Caribbean Sea. It's a working piece of Grenada's history and the vantage point is the main reason to visit: most people spend time taking photos of the landscape rather than touring the fort itself.

Will I see monkeys at Grand Etang, or is that not guaranteed?

Mona Monkeys live in the Grand Etang National rainforest and often swing through the trees, but sightings depend on the time of day and how active they are. Your guide will keep watch and point them out if they appear. If you're lucky, you may get a photo. Even without monkeys, the rainforest walk and the lake itself are the main draws.

Can I swim at Annandale Waterfall, or is it just for looking?

Annandale Waterfall has a natural pool where you can take a refreshing dip. You can also walk the nature trails around it or sit at the on-site restaurant and bar if you prefer not to swim. Bring a change of clothes or a towel if you plan to get in the water.

How does the chocolate tasting work at the House of Chocolate Museum?

The House of Chocolate Museum includes a complimentary guided tour explaining cocoa production, the uses of cocoa and its health benefits, followed by chocolate sampling. You'll learn about Grenada's cocoa heritage and can browse the café to buy locally made confectioneries and souvenirs, though purchases are optional.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Private transport, bottled water, all entry fees, taxes and the English-speaking guide are included in the all-inclusive price. Meals, drinks at the restaurant bars and any souvenirs you buy are extra. Lunch is not part of the tour.