Top Georgetown Historical Tours

Appreciating Georgetown's many highlights can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Guyana's capital on this tour, and tick off several top city landmarks including the Sea-walls, St.George's Cathedral, 1763 Monument and so many more. Benefit from round-trip transfer for a hassle-free experience, and benefit from historical and cultural insights provided by your guide.

A journey into the colonial history of Guyana and the story of the 1 cent Magenta, the world's rarest and most expensive postage stamp. The One-Cent Magenta Stamp was first discovered by a 12-year-old schoolboy, L. Vernon Vaughan, amongst some family papers in the 1856 edition of The Royal Gazette, Georgetown, in 1873. He sold it for six shillings, apparently convinced he could find a better stamp example, but no one ever has. It was no longer an ordinary stamp, a disposable element on a newspaper that was itself disposable. From the 1870s, the one-cent magenta was prized, tucked away in closely watched storage cabinets in palaces or vaults in banks. It fits the definition of collected objects prescribed by the cultural historian Philipp Blom in 2011. Such things "are like holy relics," he wrote. "They have shed their original function and become totems." This tour will bring you close to the home of the world's rarest stamp.

Takes you to the time when the villages of Victoria and Buxton were created by the recently freed slaves. Visit the monuments that tell the story of the struggle for freedom. Journey around the villages and hear the history. We will prepare the Metemgee, Cook Rice, Fried Fish, and Conkee tracing the origins of these foods to the time back then.

Cover Guyana’s capital city Georgetown visiting the top sights in just a few hours during this tour, designed as a layover excursion for airline passengers. Enjoy hassle-free, arrival pickup from your airport terminal, and transfer comfortably from airport to the city or visit to our nearby creek in your own chaffered and air conditioned transportation. Highlights include stops at the National Park to feed the manatees (guest favourite), National museum (once open), local markets, famous Kingston seawalls and so much more. Also indulge in the local foods. We have three options to cater for your layover time varying from 6 to 8 or more hours, Also for one overnight with various activities. Check our tour options and choose what best suits you. Please keep in mind check close off time for your connecting flight.

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Step into the heart of Georgetown on this private 3-hour city tour by car, where you are the hero of your own adventure. Feel the city come alive as you explore its stunning colonial architecture, from the majestic Parliament Building and City Hall to the towering St. George’s Cathedral. Immerse yourself in local life at the vibrant Bourda and Stabroek Markets, where colorful produce, crafts, and the city’s energy surround you. Capture memorable photos at iconic spots like the I Love Guyana sign and the cultural landmark Umana Yana, then breathe in refreshing ocean views along the Seawall. With private transport and a knowledgeable guide, you set the pace, choosing where to linger and what to discover. Experience Georgetown like never before, rich in history, culture, and unforgettable photo opportunities all in the comfort of your own private tour.

Explore the bauxite mining town of Linden that is also the second largest city after Georgetown. Its known as the gateway to the Rupununi and many mining towns and has the most interesting people. Visit the Blue Lake, Christainburg Waterwheel, Bauxite Mining Plant and Linden Museum (once open) and many different attractions. Enjoy a lovely meal either at our street food vendors or Watooka Guests house overlooking the Demerara River. Enjoy a scenic 4-hour round-trip drive between Georgetown and Linden, with approximately 4 hours for the guided tour. Along the way, relax and take in the views, with stops for refreshments and photo opportunities. Comfortable transportation ensures a smooth and enjoyable ride.