Private Tour
Castries City Walking Tours
Overview
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This is the most intimate way to experience Castries. Our expert local knowledgeable guides serve as your fun companions. The entire history of St.Lucia revolves around Castries and this is an excellent introductory tour to our culture and heritage. Walk with us through the corridors of time. Marvel at the love story of St. Lucia! Learn of our discovery and our name. Understand why she was fought over so many times and why she was the prized gem of the European Powers. Explore our parks, square and boulevard, and delve into their captivating history. Discover the romance of our street names, the story behind important buildings and their architecture. Socialise- feel the vibes of the locals. Learn a word or two of our second language- French Creole. Taste authentic St. Lucian food! Shop around for handmade craft items, spices, rums and souvenirs. Drink a coconut or two! Take away an experience you will never forget! Walk through Castries with us!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Castries Market
Dash through Castries with us! Visit the Castries Food Market once rated by National Geographic as one of the top 10 Food Markets in the World. Learn, smell and taste unique fruits, vegetables and spices. See fresh local produce transform into the most delightful cuisine all in the same place. Give your taste buds a tour of St. Lucian dining as we walk through a corridor of food. A food lover’s affair you can’t afford to miss out on. We will visit the Vendors Arcade and Craft Market, ideal places to shop. Choose from a wide variety of batiks, carvings, mats, dolls and a wide array of other handcrafted items and have fun finding your perfect handcrafted souvenir or collectable.
Derek Walcott Square
Learn the 'Man behind the bust'. Discover the people who contributed to our society and were movers. Two Nobel Prize winners from one small island city, the highest per capita. Understand why the Square's name was changed several times. Witness the memorial of World War I and II casualties and appreciate the magnitude of it all. Look around and hear several dynamic stories all from one historic spot.
What‘s Included
Bottled water or fresh coconut water. Food sampling done on our Taste of St. Lucia Food tour and any of our food combo tours.
Private transportation
Options
Dwivayèz History Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Dwivayèz History Tour
Combination Tour
Local History, Shopping & Food: Experience all our flagship tours in one tour. Learn our history, purchase artisan crafts and enjoy local food sampling.
Duration: 3 hours: Tour lasts anywhere between 2-3 hours maximum.
Food & Drink sampling: Sample local fruit juices, sea moss and/or spice rum, local Lucian meals and other tasty sweet or savory treats.
History & Shopping Tour Combo
History & Shopping Combo: Guided exploration of historical sites in Castries city. Learn of its rich heritage. Purchase handmade local crafts and gifts
Duration: 2 hours: Tour last anywhere between 2 to 3 hours.
Taste of St.Lucia Food Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Food samples and tastings
West Indian Shopaholic Tour
Duration: 2 hours
West Indian Shopaholic Tour
History & Food Tour Combo
History & Food Tasting: Explore historical sites in Castries city and learn of its rich heritage. Enjoy the food market as your sample local treats.
Duration: 2 hours: Tour last anywhere between 2 to 3 hours
Local food: Sample tasty local fruits, drinks, meals and savory or sweet treats.
Shopping & Food Tour Combo
Craft Shopping & Food Sampling: Visit the craft market to purchase unique local handmade items as gifts and souvenirs. Sample delicious local food and treats
Duration: 2 hours: Tour last anywhere between 2 to 3 hours.
Local foods & drinks: Sample tasty local fruits, drinks, meals and savory or sweet treats.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice City Overview with GREAT Guide
Chris I,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Georgie was our guide. We found him to be very nice and knowledgeable. This was a nice way to get our bearings with Castries and to learn a little bit about the city center. He was great about listening and personalizing the tour as he discovered our interests. We would definitely recommend!
I highly recommend this...
Olivia G,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend this experience and especially Georges our tour guide! I learned so much about Castries history and St Lucia history in general. Georges was so patient and knowledgeable. We also tasted great food! I absolutely loved this experience! Thank you again Georges!
Taste Of St. Lucia Walking Food Tour, Great Experience
80nikalal,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This walking food tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide George was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate…not just about the food, but also the local history and culture. Every stop on the tour offered something unique and delicious, and we got to try a wide variety of authentic local dishes we probably wouldn’t have found on our own. The pacing was perfect. We also loved the personal stories and insider tips shared along the way, they made the experience feel really special. It truly felt like walking through the city with a local friend who knew all the best spots. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves great food, good conversation, and get a real taste of the city!
Castries Unclaiked
pam downing,,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00George was very pleasant and showed us interesting things. He couldn’t answer all our questions and needs to expand history facts! An enjoyable tour.
Don't bother
Keith B,,Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00We did the history and food tour. Castries has very little visible history left after disastrous fires. Anything that is included on the tour is completely accessible without a guide and the information is basic and easily googled. Some information is actually incorrect, eg, The Nobel Prize is not awarded by the Queen. The day we did our tour was extremely hot, the guide made no attempt to explain things in shady areas but talked as we walked along busy roads. He seemed unaware that the person walking behind could not hear what he was saying.
Nice and friendly local experience
xag,,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and kids (8 and 10 yo) sampled fruits, coconuts, juices and sweets. Kids tried all of the things and liked some :-) they even “ventured” and tried some savoury dishes as well ! George , our guide , was very protective, accommodating , caring and tried to make this an enjoyable experience! We go to this market every year and it’s always a very nice experience!
Castries, Saint Lucia Food/History Tour
U2051KRlucasn,,Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George, our tour guide from City Walkers, was exceptional in the way that he informed us of the history of Saint Lucia and Castries specifically. His in-depth knowledge and energy was on full display as he navigated us towards the major historical sights. Not only did we see Castries' beautiful landmarks, but he took us on a food adventure which saw us partaking in a number of local delicacies and exotic fruits. Every food request that we made he did his best to accommodate. Would highly recommend George for your next tour in Castries
Great Tour
dorcaso846,,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour to actually learn about what goes on in the island, to learn about authentic St. Lucian food and learn about fruits that aren't available or common in the US, and to learn about arts and crafts that are common in St. Lucia. I would recommend this tour for anyone staying in a resort since you can't get this experience staying in a resort.
Extremely pleased with this tour (Combination Tour)
Jasmin N,,Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Experienced tour guide, Ricardo, gave us interesting & fun facts about Castries and St Lucia. Enjoyed the history part, especially through the pictures and murals around. Liked walking through the parks amongst the greenery and flowers. Recommended that we take a five sitting on the shaded park benches as it was hot. Food and market tour was lovely and tasty especially the coconut water. We purchased souvenirs and other items. Highly recommend this combination tour as a glimpse into St Lucia's past and where there are heading. Excellent tour guide helped us with transportation back to our hotel.
Rich History Shared
abielled,,May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was breathtaking. I had a very energetic and knowledgeable tour guide.George (not sure if name spelt correctly) always ensured that I was okay and walked at my pace.He went above and beyond by taking me to a place that I really wanted to see, although it was not part of the tour.Thanks so much City Walkers for a wonderful experience.Castries history is really rich.Looking forward to doing this again when I return next time with friends.
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