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Guyana's City Center Tour with Lunch

4.7 (52 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation
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Guyana's City Center Tour with Lunch

About this activity

Appreciating Georgetown's many highlights can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Guyana's capital on this tour, and tick off several top city landmarks including the Sea-walls, St.George's Cathedral, 1763 Monument and so many more. Benefit from round-trip transfer for a hassle-free experience, and benefit from historical and cultural insights provided by your guide.

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At a glance

Duration
4–5 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Wanderlust Adventures GY

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. “I Love Guyana” sign

    15 min

    A symbol of National Pride, Unity, Peace and Love among Guyanese.

  2. Umana Yana

    Passing by

    The word Umana Yana is an indigenous term used by the Wai Wai Amerindians to describe the huge benabs they usually congregate in as a meeting place.

  3. Georgetown Lighthouse

    Passing by

    The Georgetown Lighthouse was first built by the Dutch in 1817 and then rebuilt in 1830 to help guide ships into the Demerara River from the Atlantic Ocean.

  4. Cheddi Jagan Research Centre

    15 min Admission included

    This holds research into the history of Guyana's struggle for Independence and social justice, the history of Guyana as a whole from the early 1940's to 2009. Explore once open.

  5. Kingston Seawall

    15 min

    The Kingston Seawall is considered Guyana’s oldest concrete sea defense structure; it was completed in 1860. This wall however, was not the first attempt of building a permanent sea defense structure, but was the first to withstand the strength of the sea.

  6. Guyana National Museum

    15 min Admission included

    The Guyana National Museum focuses the natural and social history of Guyana through informational exhibits and artifacts. Collection holdings include flora and fauna specimens, precious stones and geological artifacts, archaeological objects, and Amerindian arts and crafts. Explore once open.

  7. Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology

    15 min Admission included

    The first museum of anthropology in the English-speaking Caribbean was founded in the year 1974 with the collections of Guyanese Archaeologist Dr. Denis Williams. In 1980 the ethnographic collections of Dr. Walter Roth, Mr. J.J. Quelch and Sir Everard im Thurn were transferred to the Walter Roth Museum from the Guyana Museum. Explore once open.

  8. Stabroek Market

    Passing by

    Stabroek Market is the largest market of Georgetown, Guyana. Located in the centre of the capital city, the market is housed in an iron and steel structure with a prominent clock tower.

  9. St. George's Cathedral

    15 min

    St. George's Cathedral is an important and much-loved landmark in the Guyanese capital of Georgetown for two reasons: most locals would agree that it's the most impressive building in the capital, and anyone with an eye for history can see how the cathedral is a window into Guyana's colonial past. Explore once open.

  10. 1763 Monument

    15 min

    The 1763 Monument proudly stands in the Square of the Revolution in the Guyanese capital of Georgetown. Unveiled in 1976, it commemorates the Berbice Slave Rebellion of 1763, a major event in Guyana’s anti-colonial struggles.

  11. Bourda Market

    15 min

    The market was initially built in 1880, but was later re-built in 1902 to facilitate the growing number of vendors and consumers. Today, it is considered the second largest market in the city of Georgetown.

  12. Parliament Building of Guyana

    Passing by

    The National Assembly is one of the two components of the Parliament of Guyana. The Parliament of Guyana consists of the President and the National Assembly. The National Assembly has 65 members elected using the system of proportional representation. Twenty five are elected from the ten geographical constituencies and forty are awarded at the national level on the basis of block votes secured.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Corner Building

End point

  • Corner Building

Pickup points

  • The Eldorado Inn
  • Julian's Restaurant, Bar & Guest House
  • Pegasus Hotel Guyana
  • Sleepin Hotel and Casino
  • Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown
  • King's Hotel & Residences
  • Cara Lodge Hotel

An agent will contact you to confirm time of pick up.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Guyana's City Center Tour with Lunch

    Pickup included

  • City and Culinary Tour

    Market Visit: A guided visit to Georgetown's local market where guests interact with vendors, discover fresh tropical produce.

    Duration: 7 hours

    Street Food Sampling: Sample authentic Guyanese favorites from local Street Food vendors while learning the stories behind it.

Traveller ratings

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