Georgetown City Tour

See the highlights of Georgetown, Guyana on a relaxed 3.5 hour Georgetown City Tour with a local driver and guide. You travel in an air conditioned car or mini van along the Sea Wall and through central Georgetown, passing landmark buildings, churches, gardens and busy market areas.

Along the way you hear stories about the city’s Dutch and British past, its wooden architecture and daily life in the capital today. There are chances to stop for photos and, when possible, visit places like the Botanical Gardens, National Park or Stabroek Market.

This Georgetown city tour is a simple half day introduction to the “Garden City of the Caribbean” and pairs well with other tours such as our Demerara River sunset cruise, Essequibo River tour or Santa Mission tour.

Note: Walter Roth Museum is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 430 pm and on Fridays from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Georgetown City Tour – history, architecture and daily life in Guyana’s capital

Join our Georgetown city tour and see the best of Georgetown, Guyana in one relaxed 3.5-hour trip. This guided city tour in Georgetown takes you past landmark buildings, busy markets and green spaces that gave Georgetown its nickname, the “Garden City of the Caribbean”.

With a local driver and guide, you travel in an air-conditioned car or mini-van, so you can focus on the views instead of traffic or parking. Along the way you hear stories about the city’s Dutch and British past, its wooden architecture, and everyday life in Guyana’s capital today.

What you’ll see

On this Georgetown City Tour you stop at or pass many of the city’s most important sites, which may include:

• The Sea Wall and Atlantic coastline
• Red House, the Prime Minister’s Residence and Statehouse
• Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology
• Promenade Gardens and the Botanical Gardens
• St George’s Cathedral, Brickdam Cathedral and St Andrews Kirk
• Magistrate’s Court and the High Court
• Georgetown City Hall and Parliament Building
• Stabroek Market, the craft centre and the National Park with its manatee pond

Your guide explains the history and stories behind each place, with time for photos at key stops. When possible, you can step out to explore sites such as the museums, gardens or market areas.

Who this city tour is for

This city tour in Georgetown, Guyana is ideal if you are short on time, new to the city, or prefer not to drive yourself. It’s a comfortable way to see the main highlights in half a day and works well at the start of a longer trip that includes tours such as Kaieteur Falls, the Essequibo River tour or Linden History Tour.

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Transportation 

Bottled water

• Alcoholic Drinks