Things to do in Grenada

Spend a full day learning about Grenada’s history and culture and meeting its friendly people. Experience the island’s natural beauty, food, and tempting products. The most important and interesting cultural and historical sites have been included on the itinerary. You’ll be picked up at your hotel or guest house in the morning and returned to the same location at the end of the day. Explore the island’s capital city, St. George’s, and see monuments to Grenada’s past. Head to the Grand Etang rainforest to experience the lush tropical vegetation. See the 3 tumbling rapids that make up the Concord Waterfalls. You’ll also have an opportunity to taste rum at one of the island's distilleries. You’re sure to enjoy this day of discovering Grenada, the unspoiled spice island where nutmeg is king.

Your private taxi driver is the perfect guide to take you wherever you wish to go during your 3-hour visit. The driver knows every landmark, street, and shortcut in Grenada, as well as all the historic sites, museums, galleries, shops, and markets. This private taxi tour of Grenada provides an unrivaled personalized service. You’ll be picked up at your hotel or the cruise port and dropped off at the pick-up point or other agreed location at the end of the tour. Stop at the major sights and also stop whenever you like to take photographs. Your driver will provide background commentary, filled with anecdotes you won't find in a guidebook! Design your personal itinerary with your driver, or opt to see the following stunning sites on a general tour: Annandale Waterfall, Fort Matthew, Fort George, Market Square, Morne Rouge Beach, and the Gouyave Nutmeg Factory.

Here’s an opportunity to experience Grenada’s colorful culture and natural beauty. Spend a half-day visiting the island’s top sites. Begin your tour with a visit to St. George’s, the island’s capital, and see its historical landmarks. From Fort George, you’ll have 360-degree views of the city, the island’s mountainous interior, and of Grand Anse Beach to the south. Stop at the local market and marvel at the variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices. After visiting the capital, you’ll take a scenic 20-minute drive to Annandale Falls. This is the perfect opportunity to swim and watch the official jumpers. Enjoy a walk through the surrounding tropical gardens. Another major natural attraction is the Grand Etang Rainforest. Situated nearly 2,000 feet above the sea, the forest features native wildlife, numerous trails, and scenic lookouts that offer views of different parts of Grenada. Visit the crater lake, a natural volcanic feature of the island. You’ll find an information center, restaurant and bar, and shops here. There’s also entertainment on offer that’s provided by local musicians. After visiting the rainforest, you’ll continue on to Grenada Distillers, home of world-renowned Clarke’s Court products. This is the maker of the island’s top rum. After a 5-minute tour of the operation, you’ll get to sample many of the products (costs not included). You may be starting to get hungry by now. Just a 15-minute drive from the distillery is Morne Rouge Beach, which provides the ideal setting for a meal. Experience delicious island dishes accompanied by local juices and other drinks. Enjoy swimming, water sports, or just relaxing on the sandy beach.

Benefit from pickup at your hotel or the cruise ship terminal, and then drive in air-conditioned comfort along the west coast to the fishing town of Gouyave. Pass a nutmeg factory where most of the island's spices are processed for export.    Make your way down a bumpy road to the Dougaldston Estate, and step back in time as the spice plantation comes into view. Visit the building where trays of mace, cocoa, cinnamon, pimento, or cloves are left to dry, depending on the season. Get invited to scratch 'n' sniff the leaves of various plants and guess what they are.  Continue uphill to the Belvedere Plantation, nestled in the cool climate of the mountains where bananas are grown. Travel through the lush landscape to take souvenir photos of the forest reserve and crater lake of Grand Etang National Park. Encounter native Mona monkeys, unique to Grenada in the western hemisphere. End with a stop at the spectacular cascades of Annandale Falls.   

Begin your 4.5-hour excursion in Grenada with a city tour of St. George’s, the island’s capital. You’ll gain general historical knowledge and experience the city’s present-day charms and natural beauty. Visit the Port Louis marina, where the French first docked in 1650 and named the settlement Port Louis. In 1763 the British renamed the town St. George’s in honor of King George III. In St. George's city you’ll see historical forts that offer picturesque views of the entire capital, southern St. George’s, and the island’s main port. Take a walk through the local market, where you can choose from your favorite tropical fruits, spices, and vegetables as you’re greeted by the native vendors. Stop at the National Museum, and as you continue on you’ll see examples of the city’s Georgian architecture and fish-scale roofs. The Sendall Tunnel connects the city center with the picturesque Carenage area, where you can enjoy a waterfront walk, passing a range of local restaurants and bars, shopping booths, and outlets that demonstrate the creative skills of the native people. See the cargo ships and fishing boats of all sorts. Next, a 30-minute drive will take you to the island's interior to the rainforest, where the 7 Sisters Falls are located. Before starting your rainforest hike, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Grand Etang Lake, a crater lake in an extinct volcano, (admission USD 2.00), the souvenir shops, and the information and lookout center. On your 35-40 minute fun hike to the 7 Sisters Falls (admission USD 2.00), you’ll meet local farmers who will educate you about the different fruits, vegetables, crops, and spices grown on the cultivated farm lands. On the trails you’ll also experience the island's wildlife, including different types of birds and of course its famous Mona monkeys. This hike can become muddy, but after the trek you’re welcome to jump right into the cool, refreshing, and tantalizing pools at the first 2 of the 7 falls. This is your opportunity to experience agro-tourism in Grenada. The hike takes you through cultivated farmlands, where fruits, vegetables, farm animals, and spices are found in abundance.

Enjoy time on a white-sand beach in Grenada. When your cruise ship docks at Grenada cruise terminal, bypass the taxi lines, show your confirmation voucher to the driver and step inside your waiting transportation. The service then drops you off at Grand Anse or Morne Rouge Beach, just a 20-minute drive away. Once the driver drops you off, enjoy your time to bask in the sun and rent a beach chair and umbrella to top up your tan in comfort and style. Enjoy drinks at the beach bar and take a dip in the ocean. For your return trip, your transport will be waiting for you at the prearranged time. End your trip with ease, and arrive back at the cruise ship terminal in time for your cruise. 

Discover Grenada, the ‘Island of Spice,’ on this group hiking tour through Grand Etang National Park. Learn about the native flora and fauna of Grenada from your expert guide as you explore the lush rainforest on a moderate hike.  After pick-up from your Grenada hotel, admire the gorgeous island scenery as you make your way to Grand Etang National Park by comfortable coach. Once you reach a small spice farm, hop off the bus and head out on St Margaret's Trail. Make your way through the lush tropical rainforest, while your guide highlights various spice plants, including nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Keep an eye out for native wildlife including mona monkeys, tree boas, the tropical mockingbird, frogs and more.  As you ascend higher through the rainforest, hear the soft sounds of rushing water before arriving at two gorgeous waterfalls. The water flows into clear pools, creating a perfect place for a swim. Take a dip in the refreshing water and relax on the nearby rocks before making your way back to the Grand Etang National Park Nature Center, where you'll enjoy a complimentary drink before being transported back to your hotel or cruise ship.

Leaving St George's behind we drive past the stadium on our right and up the scenic west coast, rich in history and colour. Concord Waterfall is our first stop, a 1.2 miles drive up a leafy lane beside a stream, dotted with Grenadian agriculture: nutmeg, bananas, cocoa, and many other plants of interest. Next stop is the nutmeg "pool" in Gouyave. You are shown the seasoning, processing and sorting of nutmegs and mace. Nutmeg products vary from syrup to massage oil, garden mulch to nail varnish; even a pain-relieving spray. We continue northward to a magnificent view of Grenada's Grenadine islands, and of the place where the last fighting Caribs committed suicide in 1651, overwhelmed by the prospect of French rule. We next take you to River Antoine Rum Distillery: the place is as antique (1785) as the rum is strong (75% alcohol - ouch). It can be hard to believe that the place is a working distillery, not an elderly museum. Despite its antiquity, it is quite well thought-out, and has environmentally-friendly aspects. By now, you're ready for lunch. Our usual venue is Belmont Estate. This is a delightful rural setting, good, varied local food from a buffet; and a cocoa bean fermentary on site. We look forward to the food ourselves. In the afternoon, we continue through La Poterie and Tivoli, then through Pearls Airport, disused since the Americans 'intervened' in 1983. Today, sheep graze under the remains of two old Soviet-built planes. After driving through Grenville, Grenada's second biggest town, we set off to the middle of the Island, to the mountainous rain forest, where we stop at Grand Etang crater lake. Then we head back to St. George.

On this 3-hour tour of St. George’s your English-speaking guide will tell you about the city’s historic sites and also happily answer any questions you may have. You’ll become engrossed in the historical events that took place in Fort George as you head down Old Fort Road, passing the ruins of the Government House. When you reach Fort Frederick, you’ll have marvelous views of the town and the harbor below. Continue on the drive to the resort area at Grand Anse Beach, a peaceful stretch of sand that’s shaded by coconut palms and lapped by gentle turquoise surf. Enjoy a refreshing drink (included in the tour price) and swim or sunbathe before returning to your hotel or ship.

Take a private/shared tour of Grenada and see the sights you want to see on a half-day excursion that is ideal for families or small groups of friends. You will be traveling by bus licensed to carry 15 passengers, and air-conditioned minivan with seating for up to 5 passengers, your tour includes a pick-up and drop off from your hotel, the marina, or cruise ship parking lot. Decide what you want to do and your driver guide will oblige. Every tour can be tailored to your exact requirements. Explore the sights of St. George and its surroundings, such as the Lazy Lagoon and scenic Carenage. Head into the wilderness to visit waterfalls or the site of a mass suicide in 1651. If you are interested in history, drive to Fort Fredrick, built by the French after they captured the island from the British in 1779. Learn the story of Fort Mathew, the largest of the island’s forts, with breathtaking views of St. George. Your driver can arrange stops for lunch, or even an evening out to see a show or to relax over a meal in a local restaurant.