2008-09-05
This tour is ideally suited for visitors coming to Trinidad and Tobago that provides a great introduction to the city of Port of Spain, the bustling capital, filled with an enchanting myriad of art galleries and restaurants.
Begin your tour on the Wrightson road waterfront, through to the old and new Port of Spain and explore roads of historical value like Abercromby Street where Red House is situated. This famous landmark is also known as the House of Parliament, built in 1906.
You will then visit sights such as the Hall of Justice, Trinity Cathedral, Woodford Square and the Queen's Park Savannah which is a 230 acre Park surrounded by beautiful trees and old gingerbread mansions. Some of these mansions include the Stollmeyer Castle which was built in 1904, and was reminiscent of the German Romantic style, the Queen's Royal College which now serves as a secondary school for over 1200 students, the "White Hall" a design inspired by the Venetian-style Palazzi and the Archbishop Palace conceived by an Irishman with an affection for Indian Architecture
Your tour concludes with a visit to some local art galleries.