Port of Spain

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Walking Tour

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Learn the maxi taxi colours: these shared minibuses are colour-coded by route region, so ask locals which band goes your way.
Try the water taxi: the ferry between Port of Spain and San Fernando avoids highway traffic and is a relaxing trip.
Avoid unmarked PH taxis: private cars working as taxis are common but unregulated, so use registered taxis or rideshare apps instead.

Avoid certain areas at night: parts of east Port of Spain, including Laventille, have high crime, so ask locals before exploring.
Keep valuables hidden: do not flash phones, jewellery or cash, especially downtown and at crowded events.
Use taxis after dark: walking alone at night is not advisable, so arrange a trusted ride even for short trips.

Eat doubles for breakfast: these curried chickpea flatbreads from street vendors are cheap, filling and a local favourite.
Shop at local markets: buy fresh fruit and snacks at markets rather than in supermarkets or hotels.
Enjoy the Savannah: Queen's Park Savannah is free to stroll, with coconut water and snack vendors around its edge.

Plan for the seasons: the dry season runs roughly January to May, while June to December brings heavy downpours.
Dress light and cool: it is hot and humid all year, so bring breathable clothes, sunscreen and a hat.
Pack a light rain jacket: sudden showers are common, especially in the wet season, so keep one handy.

Greet before you ask: start any conversation with good morning or good afternoon; skipping the greeting is seen as rude.
Experience Carnival: the main celebrations are on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, with fetes and steelpan events in the weeks before.
Go liming: hanging out with friends, food and music is a key part of local life, especially along Ariapita Avenue.

Eat bake and shark at Maracas Bay: the drive over the Northern Range to this beach is scenic, and the fried shark sandwich is iconic.
Beat traffic: rush hour into and out of the city is heavy, so travel early or late.
Visit a panyard: in the run-up to Carnival, steelpan bands practise in their yards and visitors can often listen.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

🕘 9:30–17:00📍 6 stops

Day 2 of 2

🕘 9:30–16:00📍 6 stops