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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience LIVE music in Port of Spain by night! From 8.30pm we will tour you through the energetic capital of Trinidad to various “steel pan yards” where the local steel-bands practice. Trinidad is the birthplace of the versatile "steel-drum" and we hear Soca, Calypso and sometimes even some Classical music - the steel-bands are everywhere! Listen to the pulsating rhythms of "Phase 2 Pan Groove" and others in their authentic neighborhoods - and of course taste some delicious street food as well. Let's check out the busy night strips (optional), we will give excellent insider tips. After the tour you can choose to stay and "lime" (hang out) or we drop you back to your hotel by 10.30pm.
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live Music by authentic steel drums invented in Trinidad
Bottled water, soft drink or 1 alcoholic drink (beer or rum)
Local driver guide
Private tour or Small-group tour
Transport by private vehicle or air-conditioned minivan
One "Doubles" (local street food) or other, according to availability
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), except 1 drink (beer or rum)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up at hotels in Port of Spain and environs. Any pick-up outside of Port of Spain requires an additional cost.
Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Caribbean Tonight you will experience the steel-bands practice in their neighbourhood “pan-yards”. Created over 75 years ago from discarded oil-drums, this versatile instrument is now known and used all over the world, well-suited to play any type of music. Your 2.5-3 hour night-time tour of Port of Spain starts with a pickup from your hotel. During the short drive to your first 20 minute stop, the friendly guide will tell you all about the history and evolution of the “pan”.
Listen to the sounds of the steel-band – it could comprise of 120 players or more during Carnival. During regular practice over the rest of the year there will be 20+ players. The sounds of local Calypso or Soca will fascinate you! Sometimes you are treated to some Classical music as well. It is fascinating and amazing that such a sophisticated instrument was made out of a simple oil-drum. Our guide will explain how this is done.
Let’s continue your pan-yard hopping experience. We make stops at a few other pan-yards in different areas of Port of Spain, where we listen to the Steel-bands practice - each one with another level of musical expression and arrangement. Every yard has its own atmosphere and typical flair. Just please remember, this is not a concert, it is a spontaneous practice!
Hang out with the locals, Trinidadian people (“Trinis”) are friendly and always up for a chat! If available we will stop at a “mascamp” where Carnival costumes are displayed and you will learn all about our fascinating Carnival.
We will also introduce you to our most popular nightlife areas, lined with bars, pubs, casinos, restaurants, if you feel like “liming” (hanging out), we will give you the latest insider tips. Epic, believe me!
Our return to the hotel is at between 10.30-11.30pm according to the season.
Availability:
During Carnival Season Jan/Feb/March - on a daily basis.8.30-11.30pm
Out of Carnival Season - every Tues/Wed/Thursday. 8.30-10.30pm
90 minutes
Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Caribbean Your belly is grumbling? You are looking forward to the typical local specialties? Now it’s your time, we are sampling some street food! Taste a “doubles”, a roti, a corn-soup, a whole fried fish or BBQ or Caribbean Gyros – it’s all up to you and your taste buds! Due to its cosmopolitan nature, our island has a wide range of culinary delights to offer!
Enjoy a refreshing drink, try the local beer or rum, or even a delicious coconut water – 1 drink is included in the cost of the tour.
45 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children over the age of 7 years can participate in this family friendly tour of local "panyards"
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Nicole_R
30 Sep 2022
The tour guide was interested in providing us with the best experience. He was flexible and knowledgeable.
Jennifer_C
14 Mar 2020
Had a nice time, got some history about the island and steel pan. The only beef I have is general concerning tours in Trini. They are discriminatory to solo travelers. I had to pay for two even though it was just 1. They need to make accommodations for solo travelers...this us the 21st Century! All they need to do is give a solo price! Anyway, had a nice time.
KristaTheNetherlands
25 Feb 2020
Nice tour, pleasant guide. We were in town, just before carnival. The guide took us to visit 4 pan yards. Which was amazing, to see all that dedication and musical talent. And of course a peak into the local culture. We hired a guide, to make sure we would not end up in unsafe areas or other trouble. It worked very well. Our guide showed us around, made sure we were allowed to take pictures (film is not allowed) and got us drinks etc. I would definitely recommend this tour around the steelpan yards. A real peak into culture and local music.
This tour in
Trinidad and Tobago
is organized by
Island Experiences
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