Best of Port of Spain Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- All activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Downtown
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Western Main Road
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queen's Park Savannah
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Cocoa Pod
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Bar
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Bottled water.
- Port pickup and drop-off.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- All activities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Port of Spain Tour is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Port of Spain Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- All activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
