Walking Tour Through Basseterre

Sightseeing  :  St Kitts And Nevis  :  St George Basseterre Parish  :  Basseterre  :  Walking Tours

Stroll through the city of Basseterre where you'll visit the site of the first company and walk through the old village of Irish Town. You'll learn the rich history about Pall Mall Square (present day Independence Square) where slaves were once sold upon arrival to the island and goods were exchanged or bartered. We'll visit the National Museum, the Berkeley Memorial Clock, Piccadilly Circus, the courthouse, the Anglican Church and the Catholic Church. We take plenty of time to enjoy the local shops and a local drink.This tour meets in Port Zante where we set off on foot to explore the old fort city of Basseterre. We'll make way through the center of town, pointing out the Berkeley Memorial and home of the circus - reminiscent of Piccadilly Square. Next we'll head to Independence Square - formerly called Pal Mal Square, where the slaves were bought and sold in public auction back in the 1600 and 1700's. The guide will point out the Catholic Cathedral and the Anglican Church, dating back to 1670. 

Next we walk to Irish Town, named after the indentured servants that made their way over from Ireland for a better life back in the 1600's. Many homes that were built back in the 1600's survived hurricanes and other natural disasters and are still standing today. Finally we will make way back to Port Zante where the tour ends.