Death in Paradise filming locations tour in Deshaies

Deshaies tour: police station, beach shack, viewpoint, town walk, hidden villas from Death in Paradise

A guided tour of Death in Paradise filming locations around Deshaies, Guadeloupe, with a guide who worked close to the production. You visit the Fort Royal resort (the fictional Golden Sands Hotel), the Inspector's beach shack on La Perle Beach, the viewpoint at Point De Vue De Gadet overlooking Grande Anse, and the real town of Deshaies (Honoré in the show), then drive through the hills where the actors' villas sit, ending with time to swim and eat at a local beach restaurant. The guide shares production facts and actor stories throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Death in Paradise filming locations

• Visit Fort Royal seaside resort
• See bungalow from series 12 murder scene
• Visit favorite beach bar of crew
• See Inspector’s Beach Shack on La Perle Beach
• Stop at Point De Vue De Gadet viewpoint
• Walk around Honoré town (Deshaies)
• Visit police station, church, and Catherine's Bar
• Break for drink at Catherine's Bar
• Drive through green hills near actors' villas
• End at local beach restaurant for snacks and swim

The experience

Deshaies is the real name of the fictional town of Honoré, and this tour starts by driving you to Fort Royal, the seaside resort where the production crew and actors lived during filming. You'll see the bungalow where a murder scene from series 12 was shot and the beach bar where the crew spent their downtime. From there, the route takes you to La Perle Beach to find the Inspector's Beach Shack location, then up to Point De Vue De Gadet for the view across Grande Anse Beach: the longest beach in Guadeloupe and one that appears on screen. The guide has worked close to the show environment for years, so the facts about how scenes were filmed and where the cast stayed come from someone who was there.

The heart of the tour is a walk through Deshaies itself, where you'll stand in front of the police station and the church next door, both recognizable from the show. Catherine's Bar (called Le Madras in real life) is where you stop for a drink break, if it's open. After the town, the route climbs into the green hills where the actors' villas sit among sugar cane crops. These are the hidden spots most tourists never see. The tour ends at a local beach restaurant that actors visit when they're not filming, where you can swim in the water you've seen on screen, eat local snacks, or just sit with a drink before heading back.

You travel between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle. It's made for fans who care about the lesser-known filming spots as much as the famous ones.

What’s included

• An air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide who worked close to the production.
• visits to Fort Royal (the Golden Sands Hotel location), the Inspector's Beach Shack on La Perle Beach, the viewpoint at Point De Vue De Gadet, and the town of Deshaies with its police station and Catherine's Bar, plus a drive through the hills where the actors' villas sit.
• a final stop at a local beach restaurant, with time for a swim.

Options for this experience

3 options

Deshaies is where we meet youGuide in English · Available from 22 Nov · 10:00Pickup is not included

Pickup and drop-offGuide in English · Available from 21 Nov · 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00Tour lasts 4 hours, plus transfer time (for example, cruise port: 2 × 45 minutes, Le Gosier: 2 × 1 hour 10 minutes). Pickup is included.

Private TourGuide in English · Available from 22 Nov · 10:00Departure time can be adjusted. Fully personalized experience. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 70 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 28 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

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Low-Key Tours

Is this one for you?It's for Death in Paradise fans who want a guide who was close to the production itself, not a general tour operator.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (10 to 14 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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 the Fort Royal resort and why do we visit it first?

Fort Royal is the seaside resort where the production crew and actors lived during filming, and it's also the real location of the fictional Golden Sands Hotel in the show. You'll see the bungalow where a murder scene from series 12 was shot and the beach bar where the crew spent their off-set time.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes, the tour ends at a local beach restaurant where you have time to swim in the water featured on screen, eat local snacks, or relax with a drink before departure.

What makes the guide's knowledge different from a standard tour?

The guide has worked close to the Death in Paradise production environment for years, so you get production facts and actor stories from someone who knows it well, not just general information about the show.

Does the tour include the town of Deshaies itself?

Yes, you walk through Deshaies (the real name of the fictional town Honoré) and visit the police station, church, and Catherine's Bar, which are all recognizable from the show. The route also includes a scenic drive through the hillside area where actors' villas are located among sugar cane crops.

Is this tour suitable for older travelers or people with walking difficulties?

The tour involves walking through town and along beaches, and it isn't advised for older travelers who struggle to walk or for anyone with a spinal injury. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.