Maracas Beach & Port of Spain tour: Guided city drive

Port of Spain's colonial heart, then the crescent beach where locals eat bake and shark

A guided tour of Trinidad combining a drive through Port of Spain's historical center (the Red House, Woodford Square, Queen's Park Savannah) with a trip to Maracas Bay, a 2 km crescent of off-white sand and blue-green water on the North Coast. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with a live English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the minimum booking is two people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Red Housepassing by
2. Woodford Squarepassing by
3. Queen's Park Savannahpassing by
4. Maracas Bay4h

Maracas Beach and Port of Spain tour

• Pick up travelers
• Pass by Brian Lara Promenade
• Pass by the Red House
• Pass by Woodford Square
• Pass by Queen's Park Savannah
• Arrive at Maracas Bay beach

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup in Port of Spain and moves through the city's colonial landmarks before heading north to the coast. You pass the Brian Lara Promenade first, then the Red House, the seat of parliament. Woodford Square comes next: a downtown park laid out in 1817 with a fountain from 1866 and cast iron railings that carry the fleur-de-lis motif from French heraldry. The square has hosted activists raising issues around racism, inequality and labor unrest, and it sits on ground that was once a burial site for the First Peoples and later a place of flogging under British rule. Queen's Park Savannah, the city's largest open space with a 3.5 km perimeter lined with samaan and poui trees, closes the Port of Spain leg.

From there the route heads north about 16 km to Maracas Bay, one of the most scenic drives in Trinidad. The bay stretches for 2 km as a crescent of off-white sand backed by palm trees, with blue-green water and waves averaging 1 meter high: enough for body or board surfing. The beach is known as the lunch spot with an idyllic view and has earned its reputation as the home of bake and shark, the local fried fish sandwich. The expanse is wide enough for sunbathers who want space or for nature lovers who want the sea blast at full force.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour.
• bottled water.
• a live English-speaking guide who leads the drive through Port of Spain's historical landmarks and provides context at each stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (5 to 16 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The tour departs from Port of Spain itself, so if you're staying in the city or arriving without a car, you step on board and the guide handles the route (the colonial sites first, then the North Coast drive) all in one booking. The fixed schedule fits both the city landmarks and Maracas Bay into a single afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 16 years). Children under 5 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. No refund if you cancel.

How far is Maracas Bay from Port of Spain?

Maracas Bay sits about 16 km (10 miles) north of Port of Spain on the North Coast Road. The drive from the city is one of the most scenic routes in Trinidad, and the journey is part of what makes the tour worthwhile.

What is Woodford Square and why does it matter?

Woodford Square is a downtown park laid out in 1817 by Governor Sir Ralph Woodford on ground that once served as a burial site for the First Peoples and later as a place of punishment under British rule. It became a stage for activists raising issues around racism, inequality and labor unrest, and it holds architectural details like a fountain from 1866 and cast iron railings installed in 1892.

Can I swim and surf at Maracas Bay?

Yes. Maracas Bay has waves averaging 1 meter high, which make it suitable for both body surfing and board surfing. The beach is wide enough to accommodate swimmers who want space as well as those who want to stay active in the water.

What should I bring or expect to eat at Maracas Bay?

Maracas Bay is known as the home of bake and shark, a local fried fish sandwich sold by vendors along the beach. The tour includes bottled water, but you'll want to bring cash if you plan to eat at the beach or purchase anything else.