Historic Walking Tour: Pointe-à-Pitre's Origins

Embark on a captivating Historic Walking Tour of Pointe-à-Pitre Guadeloupe to uncover its name origins, Dutch fisherman connection, city planning creator, and the intriguing year when Guadeloupe belonged to Sweden.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Place de la Victoire - We 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.
What's Included
  • Experienced local guide
Additional Information

How was the city of Pointe-à-Pitre named and what role did a Dutch fisherman play in it? Who crafted the urban design of the city? And the fascinating incident of Guadeloupe being a part of Sweden for a year - what’s the story behind that? You’ll receive answers to all these queries, stroll around the key historical landmarks of the city, whilst being…

Location
Marché Couvert
Rue Duplessis
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).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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