Historic Walking Tour of Pointe-à-Pitre with Guide in English
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Where did the city of Pointe-à-Pitre get its name from? What does a Dutch fisherman have to do with it? Who created the city plan and how did it happen that Guadeloupe belong to Sweden for a year? Answers to these questions, a walk around the most important monuments of the city and stories about the history of the island and the city itself you will get to know during the Historic Walking Tour of Pointe-à-Pitre Guadeloupe.2 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Place de la Victoire
5 Rue St, Pointe-a-Pitre, Caribbean, 97110We will start our walk from the Victory Square, the oldest Square in Pointe-à-Pitre. A Brief history of history of Guadeloupe from archaeological times to the twentieth century. You will also learn more about the founding of the city and the monuments in the square.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre, CaribbeanCross the local little fresh fish sale point and you see the catch of the day.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre, CaribbeanToday's sous-prefecture building is an old infantry barracks, a reminder that Pointe-a-Pitre was a garrison town.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre, CaribbeanWe will visit the Church Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul built in 1807 to be completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1843. Rebuilt further in the 19th century.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre, CaribbeanStatue of Marcel Lollia, a well-known Guadeloupe drummer, you will learn how the Gwo-Ka music trend and the first drum came into being. We will tell you why this musical trend is so important to local residents.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Musee Saint-John Perse
9 Rue Louis de Nozieres, Pointe-a-Pitre, Caribbean, 97110Residence of Ernest Souques, the owner of the Darboussier sugar factory, designed by atelier of Gustave Eiffel, the designer of Eiffel tower in Paris. You will find out what a planter from Louisiana has to do with it. Today there is a museum of Saint John Perse, we will visit the mansion inside, not only from the outside.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre, CaribbeanThe last stop will be the biggest local Spice Market - Marché Aux Épices. We will introduce you and tell you about the origin of the most important spices and fruits. The range of products makes this place perfect to buy souvenirs from your trip to Guadeloupe.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre, CaribbeanWalk by rue Frèbault, a street teeming with life and music with many different shops, selling clothes, jewelry and cosmetics.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet your guide holding a sign in front of the fountain Couturier on the Spice Market square (there is only one fountain and easy to find, 2 minutes walk from cruise ship terminal).View Location
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Meet your guide holding a sign in front of the fountain Couturier on the Spice Market square (there is only one fountain and easy to find, 2 minutes walk from cruise ship terminal).View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Guadeloupe time to receive 100% refund.
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