Port of Spain & Maracas Beach day tour: Private guide, 6 hours

Fort George sits 350 feet above the city, giving you a panorama most visitors never see.

A six-hour private day tour of Trinidad's capital, Port of Spain, with a professional guide covering the Cathedral, Woodford Square, the Red House and Fort George, followed by time at Maracas Beach to swim and eat local food. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Lunch and bottled water are not included, though alcoholic drinks are available to purchase at the beach.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Port of Spain and Maracas Beach

• Visit Cathedral and Woodford Square
• See Red House and Magnificent Seven
• View panorama from Fort George
• Taste fresh coconut water and jelly
• Drive to Maracas Beach via North coast
• Stop at Maracas lookout for sea views
• Enjoy local sweets and bake and shark
• Relax and swim at Maracas Beach

The experience

The tour starts in Port of Spain itself, where you spend most of the morning and early afternoon walking through the city's 19th and 20th-century landmarks. Your guide takes you past the Cathedral, Woodford Square, and the Red House, then drives you up to Fort George, which sits approximately 350 feet above sea level. From there you get a view across the whole capital and the surrounding landscape. Along the way you'll taste fresh coconut water and local jelly: the kind of small detail that makes the difference between a quick pass through and actually tasting what the place is.

After the city portion, the route heads north along the coast toward Maracas Beach, the island's most popular stretch of sand. You'll stop at the Maracas lookout first, where the Caribbean opens up in front of you. Then you have time to swim in the water itself. While you're there, you can order bake and shark, the famous local street food, and other snacks. These are available to purchase, not included in the tour price.

The whole day runs six hours from pickup to drop-off. Your guide is a professional who speaks English or Spanish, and they handle the route and the commentary. Hotel pickup and return are built in, so you don't arrange your own transport to the starting point.

What’s included

• Private tour with a professional guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry to Fort George and access to all landmarks in Port of Spain.
• stops at the Maracas lookout and Maracas Beach for swimming.

Options for this experience

2 options

Highlights of Port of Spain City and Maracas BayGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Pickup is included

Tour de Puerto España y Playa Maracas en españolGuide in Spanish · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (70 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the city's history and landmarks covered by someone who knows them, then time to actually swim and eat at the beach without rushing. The private format means the pace is yours and the guide adjusts to what interests you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What are the main landmarks you see in Port of Spain on this tour?

The Cathedral, Woodford Square, and the Red House are the main stops in the city, plus Fort George, which gives you the elevated view of the capital.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You can buy bake and shark and other local food at Maracas Beach, and alcoholic drinks are available to purchase there as well.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the private tour price.