Guadeloupe: Death in Paradise Filming Locations & Sainte-Marie

The TV Set Is Real, and Your Guide Knows Every Corner

You visit five Death in Paradise filming locations across Sainte-Marie with a private guide who knows the show's behind-the-scenes stories and Guadeloupe's real history. The tour includes transport, WiFi, and free time to explore the town center at your own pace, with no group schedule to follow.

Options for this experience

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From € 611 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Standard Tour (3h) 09:30 and 14:30 Guide in English or French Duration: 3 hours. Sedan or van. Pickup is included.

Long Tour (5h) 09:30 Guide in English or French Add 1.5 hours to visit the Botanical Garden of Deshaies, where many episodes were filmed. Duration: 5 hours. Sedan or van. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Death in Paradise filming locations

• Visit beach with commissioner shack
• Visit Honoré Police station museum
• Stop at viewpoint for Fort Royal hotel
• Photo stop at Le Madras restaurant
• Walk in Deshaies town center

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, visits to the commissioner's beach shack, the Honoré Police station museum, Fort Royal hotel viewpoint, and Catherine's Bar with a photo stop, plus free time to walk through Deshaies town center with your guide available to answer questions about the show and the island.

Times

• Every day 09:30 14:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Satevan

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The experience

You've just landed on Grande-Terre Island, and if you've watched Death in Paradise, the streets of Sainte-Marie are already in your head. This private tour cuts straight to it: no group waiting around, no schedule that doesn't fit your afternoon. Your guide picks you up and takes you through the actual filming locations: the beach where the commissioner's shack sits, the Honoré Police station (which doubles as a museum when cameras aren't rolling), and the Fort Royal hotel, where cast members hang out between takes and where the fake clinic scenes get shot. It's the kind of detail that only someone who's been on set or knows the crew can tell you, and that's what you get here.

The tour moves at its own pace. You're not rushing through five stops in two hours. There's a viewpoint where you can see the Fort Royal from a distance, and then a stop at Le Madras, also known as Catherine's Bar in the show, where you can grab a cold drink or just take photos without feeling hurried. After that, you get free time to walk through Deshaies town center on your own, past the pier and the streets that made it into early seasons. Your guide stays with you the whole time, answering questions about how scenes were filmed, what the town is actually like beyond the TV version, and the history of Guadeloupe itself: the culture, the people, the rhythm of life here that the show only hints at.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and has WiFi, which matters when you're out in the Caribbean heat and want to share photos or look up which episode was filmed where. If you're traveling with infants, specialized seats are available, and the whole thing is built for people at any fitness level. You're mostly getting in and out of a car, with short walks at each stop. No hiking, no surprises. Just a local who knows the show, knows the island, and has the time to actually talk to you instead of moving on to the next group.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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.

Can I book this tour if I've never watched Death in Paradise?

Yes. The guide covers both the show's filming history and the actual culture and life of Guadeloupe, so you learn about the island regardless of whether you know the TV series.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Yes. It's suitable for all fitness levels, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with babies.

What's included in the tour?

Private transportation, WiFi on board, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Entry fees to the police station museum (if open) are not mentioned, so confirm with the operator.

Can I get a cold drink during the tour?

Yes, there's a stop at Le Madras (Catherine's Bar), where you can order beverages. You also have free time in Deshaies to explore on your own.

Is the guide a local?

Yes, the guide is described as a friendly local who shares stories about Guadeloupe's life, culture, and history alongside the show's filming details.