Overview
Port of Spain is the largest city in Trinidad, with a population of approximately 50,000. This exciting city tour of the capital includes a visit to the bustling Independence Square where lots of action awaits you! A mixture of old and new landmarks has transformed the city tremendously. Such as the Central Bank and surrounding lively shopping streets, the Parliament Building, the Supreme Court and historic Woodford Square. The tour continues to the Queen’s Park Savannah and the “Magnificent Seven” a row of beautiful colonial style buildings. A walk in the Botanic Gardens is most rewarding. The last stop is at Fort George, a lookout point with spectacular views overlooking Port of Spain, the Gulf of Paria and surrounding areas, as far as Venezuela.
OVERVIEW
Your city tour of the capital city of Port of Spain includes a visit to the bustling Independence Square with contrasting views of new and old Central Bank, lively shopping streets, and the historic Parliament Building, the Supreme Court and Woodford Square. A 200-acre recreational park is lined with exotic trees and interesting colonial mansions known as ‘the world’s largest roundabout’ is a sight to behold and the final leg of the tour, takes you to Fort George which has an elevation of approximately 236 feet above sea level. Enjoy the spectacular views from this historical site covering the city of Port of Spain and the Gulf of Paria, Central and South Trinidad and the West Coast of the island. This panoramic view spans as far as the hills of Venezuela, according to visibility.
Highlights
- Explore the old and new city of Port of Spain Trinidad.
- Travel in and around the Queens Park Savannah – known as ‘the world’s largest roundabout.
- The colonial diversity of the “Magnificent 7" architecture designs.
- A walk in the oldest Botanic Gardens in the English speaking Caribbean.
- Fort George and its majestic view of the Gulf of Paria, Port of Spain and environs.
