Guadeloupe: Death in Paradise Filming Locations & Sainte-Marie

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Free cancellation

1/29

Duration3h–4h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN · FR

PickupAt your hotel

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.

3h–4h

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

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.

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Satevan

Is this one for you?Right for Death in Paradise fans who want to see the real filming locations without joining a group tour, or anyone curious about Sainte-Marie's actual culture and history. The private format means your guide focuses only on you, and the pace lets you linger at stops or move on as you prefer.