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Castries City Walking Tours

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St Lucia, St Lucia
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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.

90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is the most intimate way to experience Castries. Our expert local knowledgeable guides serve as your fun companions. The entire history of St.Lucia revolves around Castries and this is an excellent introductory tour to our culture and heritage. Walk with us through the corridors of time. Marvel at the love story of St. Lucia! Learn of our discovery and our name. Understand why she was fought over so many times and why she was the prized gem of the European Powers. Explore our parks, square and boulevard, and delve into their captivating history. Discover the romance of our street names, the story behind important buildings and their architecture. Socialise- feel the vibes of the locals. Learn a word or two of our second language- French Creole. Taste authentic St. Lucian food! Shop around for handmade craft items, spices, rums and souvenirs. Drink a coconut or two! Take away an experience you will never forget! Walk through Castries with us!

What's Included

  • Bottled water Bottled water or fresh coconut water. Food sampling done on our Taste of St. Lucia Food tour and any of our food combo tours.
  • Private transportation
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55 John Compton Highway
Castries, St Lucia

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Castries Market

Dash through Castries with us! Visit the Castries Food Market once rated by National Geographic as one of the top 10 Food Markets in the World.Learn, smell and taste unique fruits, vegetables and spices. See fresh local produce transform into the most delightful cuisine all in the same place. Give your taste buds a tour of St. Lucian dining as we walk through a corridor of food. A food lover’s affair you can’t afford to miss out on.We will visit the Vendors Arcade and Craft Market, ideal places to shop. Choose from a wide variety of batiks, carvings, mats, dolls and a wide array of other handcrafted items and have fun finding your perfect handcrafted souvenir or collectable.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Derek Walcott Square

Learn the 'Man behind the bust'. Discover the people who contributed to our society and were movers. Two Nobel Prize winners from one small island city, the highest per capita.Understand why the Square's name was changed several times. Witness the memorial of World War I and II casualties and appreciate the magnitude of it all. Look around and hear several dynamic stories all from one historic spot.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Monument of Jean Baptiste Bideau

Learn of his place in our history
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bideau Park

Jean Baptist Bideau
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castries Market

Experience, explore, shop or dine.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Castries City Walking Tours?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-117825P1

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What's Included

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  • Bottled waterBottled water or fresh coconut water. Food sampling done on our Taste of St. Lucia Food tour and any of our food combo tours.
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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