Port of Spain Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Port of Spain. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Trinidad Nighttime Food Tour

• Trinidad Highlights Tour from Port of Spain

• Trinidad Highlights and Scenic Drive Tour

• Mini Island Tour of Trinidad

• Port of Spain and Fort George Sightseeing Tour

It’s free to visit Port of Spain, as it’s the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago. However, there are plenty of tours that provide an excellent introduction to local culture and cuisine. Tours that depart from the Port of Spain and cover island highlights cost from US$80.

Yes, Port of Spain is worth visiting. It's a colorful and culturally vibrant capital that is famous for its culinary scene. It's also the epicenter of the Caribbean carnival celebrations in February, which see the island erupt into life with parades and performances featuring colorful costumes.

Per one customer who booked the Trinidad Northern Eco-Cultural Full-Day Highlights Tour from Port of Spain, "Extremely polite and friendly guide. Great company to have. Good insight into the main landmarks of the city before heading to Maraccas Bay and the Karouni bird sanctuary."

Port of Spain is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago. Travelers typically fly into Piarco International Airport, a 45-minute drive from the city center. Port of Spain is also a major port on the island, serving as a trade center within the West Indies.

Aside from being the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain is famous for hosting one of the world’s biggest carnivals, often seen as second only to Rio’s annual carnival. The Trinidad and Tobago carnival features street parades, live music, dancing, and celebrations over two days.

The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English. However, many people speak Trinidadian English, a Creole language that incorporates elements of other languages, such as African languages, French, and Spanish. Other people speak Trinidadian Hindustani, which is an Indo-Aryan language, and Tobagonian Creole is spoken too.

Port of Spain got its name because of the Spanish settlers who arrived in the area in the 16th century. It became the islands' capital city in 1787, signifying its importance in Spanish colonization. The name remained even after the British took control of the island in 1797.

No, Port of Spain doesn’t have beaches within the city. However, there are beaches outside of the city that travelers can visit. Maracas Beach, roughly 45 minutes from Port of Spain, is one of the island’s most famous beaches, with white sand, excellent surfing conditions, and great restaurants.

The quickest way to get from Piarco International Airport to the Port of Spain is to get a taxi. The journey usually takes around 25 minutes, and it’s TT$300 (around US$41). Alternatively, there’s a PTSC local bus that takes around 40 minutes or car rental options.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Port of Spain. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Trinidad:

• Royal Botanic Gardens

• Caroni Swamp

• Maracas Bay

• Queen's Park Savannah

• Las Cuevas Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Trinidad.