• Pointe-à-Pitre: Walking Tour with Guide and Pickup
  • Pointe-à-Pitre: Walking Tour with Guide and Pickup
  • Pointe-à-Pitre: Walking Tour with Guide and Pickup
  • Pointe-à-Pitre: Walking Tour with Guide and Pickup
  • Pointe-à-Pitre: Walking Tour with Guide and Pickup

Pointe-à-Pitre: Walking Tour with Guide and Pickup

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ID: GYG1092277-1677193
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Country: Guadeloupe

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore Pointe-à-Pitre on a guided walking tour. Visit Victoria Square, see the church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul, and learn about Gwo-ka music.
Begin your walking tour at Victoria Square, the oldest square in Pointe-à-Pitre. Learn about the history of Guadeloupe from archaeological times to the twentieth century. Discover the founding of the city and the monuments in the square.

Cross the local fresh fish sale point and see the catch of the day. Visit the Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul, built in 1807, destroyed in 1843 by an earthquake, and rebuilt in the 19th century.

Stop at the statue of Marcel Lollia, a well-known Guadeloupe drummer. Learn about Gwo-ka music and its importance to the locals, and discover how the first drum came into existence.

Finish your tour at the biggest local spice market, Marché Aux Épices. Learn about the origin of the most important spices and fruits. If you have cash, this is the best place to buy souvenirs from your trip to Guadeloupe.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of Pointe-à-Pitre on a guided walking tour
  • Visit Victoria Square, the oldest square in the city
  • See the church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul, built in 1807
  • Learn about Gwo-ka music and the importance of the first drum
  • Explore the biggest local spice market, Marché Aux Épices

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts for 2 hours
The tour starts at Victoria Square
You will visit historical sites and a local spice market
INCLUDED
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Professional Guide
  • Entrance fee
NOT INCLUDED
  • Drinks and Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.