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Live Steel Drums & Street Food Experience!

schedule3 hrs
free_cancellationFree Cancellation
8 reviews
4.9/5

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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distanceQueen’s Park Savannah
Tonight you will experience the steel-bands practice in their neighbourhood u201cpan-yardsu201d. 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 u201cpanu201d.nnListen to the sounds of the steel-band u2013 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.nnLetu2019s 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!nnHang out with the locals, Trinidadian people (u201cTrinisu201d) are friendly and always up for a chat! If available we will stop at a u201cmascampu201d where Carnival costumes are displayed and you will learn all about our fascinating Carnival.nnWe will also introduce you to our most popular nightlife areas, lined with bars, pubs, casinos, restaurants, if you feel like u201climingu201d (hanging out), we will give you the latest insider tips. Epic, believe me!nnOur return to the hotel is at between 10.30-11.30pm according to the season. nnAvailability:nnDuring Carnival Season Jan/Feb/March - on a daily basis.8.30-11.30pmnnOut of Carnival Season - every Tues/Wed/Thursday. 8.30-10.30pmn
distanceQueen’s Park Savannah
Your belly is grumbling? You are looking forward to the typical local specialties? Now itu2019s your time, we are sampling some street food! Taste a u201cdoublesu201d, a roti, a corn-soup, a whole fried fish or BBQ or Caribbean Gyros u2013 itu2019s all up to you and your taste buds! Due to its cosmopolitan nature, our island has a wide range of culinary delights to offer!nnEnjoy a refreshing drink, try the local beer or rum, or even a delicious coconut water u2013 1 drink is included in the cost of the tour.n

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  • check_circleHotel pickup and drop-off
  • check_circleLive Music by authentic steel drums invented in Trinidad
  • check_circleBottled water, soft drink or 1 alcoholic drink (beer or rum)
  • check_circleLocal driver guide
  • check_circlePrivate tour or Small-group tour
  • check_circleTransport by private vehicle or air-conditioned minivan
  • check_circleOne "Doubles" (local street food) or other, according to availability
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  • cancelAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase), except 1 drink (beer or rum)

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