Best of Port of Spain Tour

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Eating Doubles — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

War Memorial — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is Port of Spain’s only food tour. It’s a journey into the real heartbeat of the city.

We begin in the lively downtown area, strolling along the Brian Lara Promenade where everyday life unfolds around us. As you sample popular street foods made by local vendors, your guide shares stories of the city’s rich and diverse past, from African, Indian, Chinese, and European influences to Carnival traditions and independence.

Your 3.5-hour experience also takes you to uptown Port of Spain, where the iconic Magnificent Seven, a row of elaborate colonial-era mansions, show off the city’s architectural history and wealth from the late 1800s.

You’ll also pass major landmarks like the War Memorial, the peaceful Botanic Gardens, and historic places of worship that reflect the island’s deep religious and cultural diversity.

This tour connects you to the people, history, and food that define Port of Spain. Come hungry for flavour and insight, you’ll leave with both.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 3 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Trinidad Food Tours

Ages: Adults (13–79 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Port pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: All activities
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

You will be cruising through downtown Port of Spain, where the new mixes with the old (19th-century chic mixing with 21st-century functionality). Along the way, you will hear about some of the fascinating historical facts about this city, including where the Abolition of Slavery Act was read in 1834.
Western Main Road

20 min

You’ll be stopping at a roadside vendor to experience one of our most popular breakfast food items; spicy doubles! You’ll also be enjoying another local favourite, fried pastry! This is made on the spot and can be stuffed with fish, potato, or chickpeas.
Stop 3

15 min

Food Stop:

You will be stopping near the world-famous Queen's Park Cricket Ground at a neighbourhood bakery for a taste of the First Peoples; cassava pone. This is a delicious taste of our ancestors’ history, made with cassava, pumpkin, coconut, and various spices.
Queen's Park Savannah

30 min

Your next segment of this tour takes you to the uptown part of Port of Spain where you will be driven even deeper into our history via 19th Century buildings (known as the Magnificent 7), the Botanic Gardens and the Queen's Park Savannah; said to be one of the world's largest roundabouts.
Stop 5

20 min

Food Stop:

Chocolates! You'll be visiting a cute and cosy little shop where chocolates are hand-made following organic and sustainable standards. A bar of dark chocolate of your choice is included while also having the option to purchase other cocoa-based items.

A chocolate lover's heaven!
Fort George

20 min

Fort George Lookout: Finally, you will be driven up to Fort George Lookout (some 366 m / 1200 ft) to get a breathtaking view of Port-of-Spain. On a clear day, you can also see our closest neighbour, Venezuela. Get those phones/cameras ready!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Culture Crossroads Inn
Hyatt Regency Trinidad
Courtyard by Marriott Port of Spain
The Inn At 87
Radisson Hotel Trinidad
The Normandie Hotel
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre
Kapok Hotel
The BRIX, Autograph Collection

If you are staying in an Airbnb you can choose one of the listed hotels to be picked up. At the end of the tour, you will be returned to the same hotel.

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%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately