Welcome to
Georgetown-Capital of Guyana

Formerly known as the Carnegie Free Library, a visit here will give you a glimpse of a Caribbean-wide library initiative sparked by the Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Step in for a view of the colonial style building and shelf-loads of books and discover more than 100 years of history and a strong focus on books about Guyana’s history and folklore narratives.
Timings:08:30h -17:15h; Entry Fee: Free

The 1763 monument in the Square of the Revolution commemorates an African slave named Cuffy and the Berbice Slave Rebellion of 1763. Cuffy was instrumental in leading an uprising of slaves against the Dutch. A small fountain rings the 15-feet tall statue. It was unveiled on the tenth anniversary of Guyana’s independence.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

A group of sculptures built this monument in honour of the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement – Presidents of Egypt, Ghana, India and Yugoslavia. It lies in the middle of the city. What is fascinating is that the busts were sculpted in the countries that these men originated from. The monument also commemorates the 1972 NAM Conference held in Guyana.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Treat yourself to another captivating cultural hub of Georgetown at the Moray House. This is a private cultural initiative that showcases Guyana’s diverse heritage and is used to promote conservation, civil liberties and sport. Moray House stands in memory of David de Caires, the founder of Guyana’s independent local newspaper, Stabroek News.
Timings: 09:00h -16:00h(Mon-Fri); Entry Fee: Free

Hit pause on sightseeing to visit the best spot in town to watch the expansive Atlantic Ocean. This 280-mile dyke that was constructed to keep the city safe from the storm surges. Get here on a Saturday or Sunday evening for a few hours of people watching, as hundreds flock here to cap the weekend off with refreshing strolls along the sea or just to relax and enjoy some of the local open-air food stalls.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

The red and white striped Georgetown lighthouse was once the tallest building in the city, guiding Dutch ships on their way to the Demerara River from the Atlantic. The 200-year-old structure was an integral part of the signalling system for incoming ships. Climb up its winding stairs (with prior permission) to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city below.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Even though one can only take a quick peek from the gates, both buildings are known for their exquisite architecture. The President’s House (State House) was the former home of the governor general of British Guyana. The Prime Minister’s home has vestiges of Italian architecture. It was once home to the owner of a shipping firm, who kept a close watch on the port from a high cupola in the house.
Timings: Not open to the public

The domed Parliament Building of Guyana is a heartening reminder of the time when slavery was officially abolished in 1834. It was only days after that the designer, James Hadfield, completed the building and handed over the structure to the Court of Policy. Today, the current parliament still meets in this impressive building, and it is one of the many highlights of the Georgetown City Tour.
Timings: Not open to the public

A blend of Gothic and Tudor architecture, the High Court of Guyana was once known as the Victoria Law Court, and had a marble statue of the Queen in the front lawns. An anti-imperial mood in the country post-independence, relegated the statue to the Botanical Gardens and was often vandalised. Later, it was re-installed in the High Court, albeit with a missing limb. See if you can spot it!
Timings: Not open to the public

Father Ignatius Scoles, Georgetown’s leading architect of the late 19^th century, left his impressive stamp on City Hall. The neo-Gothic building still houses the administrative offices of the city. Like many other notable buildings of that era, it is constructed entirely out of locally sourced timber.
Timings: Not open to the public

A red-roofed bandstand with wrought iron railings stands near the Seawall in Georgetown. It was built as a memorial to Queen Victoria in 1903. Bandstands were a common feature of British Guyanese architecture.  You can see several of them in the city, including the Promenade Gardens and Botanical Gardens.
Timings: Dawn to dusk ; Entry Fee: Free

More than a 100 years old, an intricate web of trenches within the town are vital to draining out excessive water from the inland canals into the Atlantic – an engineering feat initiated by the Dutch. Hang around the trenches around 8am and 4pm to see a guard let the gates open and the water rush out.
Timings:08:00 h-16:00h; Entry Fee: Free

Visit the Dutch rooted Uitvlugt Sugar Estate as homage to the flourishing sugarcane business that gave rise to the dark history of slavery in Guyana. Take an oxen-drawn punt to inspect lush fields as far as your eyes can see. The sugarcane-covered terrain is criss-crossed by canals, where heavy loading boats glide through canals carrying canes right to the factory. Wander inside the maze of machines to see the intriguing world of sugar and its by-products.
Timings:09:00h -16:00h; Entry Fee: Please contact Wilderness Explorers for more information.