- Queen’s Park Savannah - 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
- 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.
- 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)
Delve into the vibrant nightlife of Port of Spain with a LIVE music tour starting at 8.30pm! Journey through the dynamic capital of Trinidad, visiting assorted ‘steel pan yards’ where the city’s steel bands hold their rehearsals. Witness the origin of the multifaceted steel-drum, as we experience Soca, Calypso and occasionally even Classical music - the steel-bands are omnipresent! Immerse yourself in the booming beats from ‘Phase 2 Pan Groove’ and other bands in their original environments, and of course, sample the tantalizing street food. You can optionally explore the bustling night strips where we’ll share exclusive insider recommendations. Post-tour, you may decide to remain and ‘lime’ (socialize) or we can return you to your hotel by 10.30pm.
Pick-up and drop-off services from and to your hotel are bundled in.
- Children over the age of 7 years can participate in this family friendly tour of local “panyards”
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
