Shore Excursion: Customizable Island Tour of Beautiful Trinidad
What your day looks like
We depart Port of Spain and tour to Central Trinidad. Trinidad’s population is very mixed, 40% East Indian and 40% African, and the rest mixed between the two and other races. Central Trinidad is characteristic for its predominantly East Indian population. Our first stop is the highest statue of the East Indian Hindu deity „Lord Hanuman“in the world (out of India). We learn about the history of this statue and it’s adjoining Ashram/temple with its fascinating architecture. We then continue our tour to the lively Chaguanas market. Here we see a wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetables, we can take amazing photos from „upstairs“ where clothing is sold, tailors and barbers do their trade. We can also walk along the busy “Bazaar Street” where (nearly) everything is on sale. We continue our tour to the capital of Trinidad: Port of Spain (where the ship is docked). Our capital is one of the largest cities in the Caribbean, lots of interesting architecture, the old mixed with the new, etc. Our first stop here is a beautiful panoramic viewpoint, you will see the city from here and on some days as far as Venezuela. We then arrive at the famous Queens Park Savannah, with its imposing colonial-style buildings and the National Academy for the Performing Arts. We now continue our city tour to downtown Port of Spain, Independence Square - passing various highlights and then back to the port.
Why travelers choose this experience
- See the highest statue of the East Indian Hindu deity "Lord Hanuman“in the world
- See a wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetables
- See the city from a beautiful panoramic viewpoint
- Walk along the busy “Bazaar Street” where (nearly) everything is on sale
Your day, step by step
Port of Spain
City/Town Tour.
Port of Spain
Sightseeing.
Port of Spain
Local Flavor.
Before you go
What to Bring
Please note that due to the religious nature of our first stop at the Hindu temple it is important not to wear short pants or revealing tops. It is fine just to bring along a nice beach wrap and drape it around your shoulders or waist during our short visit.
Meeting & Pickup
At the port terminal.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
The guide was very good and we enjoyed being with him. The tour was a bit different than we had expected. I enjoyed the food market and being in that part of Trinidad. I just wasn’t expecting most of the tour to be spent at three Hindu temples. I had read that we would be going to the one temple with the monkey statue which was interesting. I think the problem was the other participant on the tour was only interested in seeing Hindu temples and she tended to dominate the tour and what we saw.
Janell was a fantastic guide. Got a good history and view of several of islands highlights. Authentic lunch was a bonus.