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Live Steel Drums & Street Food Experience!

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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.

What's Included

  • 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)
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), except 1 drink (beer or rum)
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We pick up at hotels in Port of Spain and environs. Any pick-up outside of Port of Spain requires an additional cost.

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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.8.30-11.30pmOut of Carnival Season - every Tues/Wed/Thursday. 8.30-10.30pm
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen's Park Savannah

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children over the age of 7 years can participate in this family friendly tour of local "panyards"
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Live Steel Drums & Street Food Experience!?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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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)
  • Private tour or Small-group tour
  • Transport by private vehicle or air-conditioned minivan
  • One "Doubles" (local street food) or other, according to availability
  • Local driver guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), except 1 drink (beer or rum)

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children over the age of 7 years can participate in this family friendly tour of local "panyards"
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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