Getting To And Around
Air
Eugene F. Correia International Airport services the country for domestic flights connecting even the remotest areas by a network of more than 126 airports and airstrips. You can get flights to Lethem (for Rupununi), Kaieteur, Fairview (for Iwokrama) and other destinations from here. Unless you are chartering a flight, expect to fly in small Cessna Caravans and Beechcraft planes (14-20 seaters) for a thrilling and scenic flight.
Road
The safest way to get around Georgetown is via a taxi referral from your accommodation. Taxis are both plentiful and inexpensive at an average cost of US$2 per stop or US$10 per hour. A ride to CJIA costs around US$25-30 one-way. First row seats of the countryside are guaranteed when you use in-city cab services or private minibuses for either day trips or longer distances. Road journeys can be long and rough, so plan as per distance and time.
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Shopping & Nightlife

Shopping Spots
Regent Street is Georgetown’s main shopping avenue. Visiting it can be an experience in and of itself. If you’re looking for local art and crafts, be sure to check out the shops that are located just across from the Guyana National Museum on North Road.

MovieTowne Guyana
Located near the Seawall east of the City Centre, MovieTowne is Guyana’s newest entertainment venue. Whether you’re looking for a dining experience at one of several new restaurants or you fancy a movie while you hit pause on your travels? MovieTowne is a great place to relax and unwind.
Timings: 10:00h – 21:00h (Mon-Sun); Entry Fee: Free

Princess Theatres and Fun City
Located at the Princess Hotel & Casino, the theatre and fun city are great family-friendly options when in Georgetown, while the casino is strictly for adults. An arcade and swimming pool round out the options that are available.
Timings: 12:00h – 02:00h (Mon-Sun); Entry Fee: Free

Giftland Mall
If you’re looking for something more traditional, look no further than the Giftland Mall. Located on the East Coast Demerara, the mall has become a hub for youngsters with several coffee shops and shopping options. For travellers, speciality shops and the local vibe are reasons to make a visit. Giftland Mall is also home to Caribbean Cinemas where the latest movies are on display.
Timings: 10:00h – 21:00h (Mon-Sun); Entry Fee: Free

Seawall
The Guyana Seawall is famous for being an evening spot in the city where travellers and locals alike can relax after a long day of enjoying the city. Given that a good bit of the coast lies below sea level, this 280-mile long structure built by the Dutch helps to protect Guyana’s shores. Evenings are brimming with walkers, joggers, and those who just want to take in the expansive ocean view. Sunday night is the best night to enjoy the seawall which comes alive with pop-up bars and food stalls selling delicious street food. There is also a nice beach hidden behind the Georgetown Marriott where many local like to hang out or lime (to use the local term).
Timings: Always open (Mon-Sun); Entry Fee: Free

Nightlife Spots
Notch up the fun on weekends with music, fine wine and dancing late into the night.Vintage Bar & Lounge, Palm Court, 704 Sports Bar, Hard Rock Cafe Guyana, The Strip and Nightcap are some of the best places to grab a drink to wind down. The Ignite Restaurant at the Pegasus Hotel is also famous for its live band performance every Saturday night.
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Museums & Galleries

Guyana National Museum
A stroll around the extensive assortment of well-preserved animals will quickly open your eyes to Guyana’s tremendous biodiversity and will provide a peek into what one might expect deep in the rainforest. Apart from this, visitors to the museum, which was established in 1868, can get their first glance on what a pork knocker is, what the Megatherium Giant Sloth looked like, or which is the largest freshwater fish in the world.
Timings: 09:00h-16:00h (Mon-Fri) and 09:00h -14:00h (Sat); Entry Fee: Free

National Art Gallery (Castellani House)
Walk through a grand collection of Guyanese art in the former home of the country’s Prime Minister, Forbes Burnham. Prior to becoming the residence of the Prime Minister, it was home to a Maltese architect, Cesar Castellani, giving it the name, Castellani House. The gallery promotes local artists revealing the inspirations and talent pool of the Guyanese art scene.
Timings: 10:00h-17:00h (Mon-Fri) and 1400h -18:00h (Sat);Entry Fee: Free

Guyanaese Heritage Museum: Gary Serrao
Going through nine hundred books on Guyana’s culture, politics, economy or heritage may not be possible in Gary Serrao’s personal museum. But utensils, stamps, earthenware commemorative coins and photographs offer a walk-through of Guyana’s history. The museum is housed in a home on the West Demerara.
Timings: 07:30h -17:30h; Entry Fee: US$1.50

Roy Geddes Steel Pan Museum
This precious addition to museum trawling in Georgetown will leave you delighted. The museum is a haven for steel pan music lovers, where one can view photographs, the raw materials used to make the drums, and souvenirs that document Geddes’ life around this one-of-a-kind music. His own garden makes for a heart-warming backdrop to the exhibits.
Timings: 14:00h – 17:00h; Entry Fee: US$20

Museum of African Heritage
The museum is an expertly curated collection of African musical instruments, art, textiles and clothing, and games. It was once the residence of historian, Dr. Herbert Nicholson, who donated the space and also contributed the first 200 art pieces. Though limited in size, it warrants a short stop to walk through the extremely informative exhibits.
Timings: 08:00h-16:30h(Mon-Thurs) and 08:00h -15:30h(Fri); Entry Fee: Free

Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology
Housed in a late 19th century building with typical Demerara shuttered windows, the exterior of the Walter Roth Museum is just as impressive as the interior. Walk through exhibits themed on the nine Indigenous Peoples of Guyana that document a vast collection of crafts, food and cultural practices of the fascinating tribal life.
Timings: 08:00h – 16:30h (Mon-Thurs) and 08:00h-15:30h (Fri); Entry Fee: Free
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Parks & Promenades

Botanical Gardens and Zoo
The Zoo in Georgetown, which doubles as a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre, gives you the opportunity to get up close to wildlife like jaguar, anaconda, a sloth and even a Harpy Eagle before journeying into the heart of Guyana. For un-caged avian friends, walk along the Botanical Gardens and you could get lucky, spotting some of the 200 species of birds that live in the city. Other enthralling creatures in the park are the manatees that live below the Kissing Bridge on a lake, and the Seven Ponds Monument.
Timings: Botanical Garden: Dawn to dusk ; Entry Fee: Free
Timings: Zoo: 07:30h -17:30h; Entry Fee: adults/children US$ 0.50/0.25

Promenade Gardens & Parade Ground
The Promenade Gardens has a cheerful vibe, with fountains, manicured lawns, a bandstand built in 1897, and a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a famous Georgetown location for birdwatching in the early mornings and late afternoons, family picnics and even wedding photos.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

National Park
This 57 acre green tapestry was once called the Queen Elizabeth Park. It is the preferred place for bikers and runners to get their daily dose of exercise. It is also a popular location for picnickers, who come to enjoy the outdoors with family and cheer the football games in play. To step out of the action, walk towards a small lake where mammoth manatees leisurely swim and you can feed them the grasses that grow next to the pond. The park comes alive during Emancipation Day and Mashramani Day celebrations.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free for pedestrians and bikers and a small fee to park a car in the afternoon<strong>
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Churches & Monuments

World War Cenotaph
The historic cenotaph lies in the middle of a busy junction in the city. It is a national memorial to Guyanese soldiers who fell in the First and Second World Wars. As you approach the monument, you can see the words – Devotion, Humanity, Fortitude and Sacrifice – inscribed on the four faces of the structure.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

St. Andrew’s Kirk
The oldest church in town (built in 1818) has a conspicuous Dutch stamp – its name. The word ‘kirk’ gives away the fact that this church was built by Guyana’s first colonisers. St. Andrew’s other imprint is its wooden architecture, which makes the church an alluring site. The church was the only one in the city, where the slaves could pray along with their European masters.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Christ Church & Brickdam Cathedral
Being the capital, Georgetown has always been the epicentre for religious quarters. Visitors can spot spires peeping over the sprawl of buildings around every corner. Of those, the Christ Church and the Brickdam Cathedral are most prominent. The Brickdam Cathedral is a glowing example of Gothic architecture.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Umana Yana & African Liberation Monument
The Umana Yana is a Wai Wai benab (hut) with a 55 feet tall thatched roof hall made by Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples in 1972. It is worth a visit to see the intricate roof built with local materials and supported by wooden rafters. Umana Yana translates to ‘meeting place’, which is exactly what the hall is now used for. Outside Umana Yana lies the African Liberation Monument to commemorate African freedom fighters.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

St. George’s Cathedral
Completed in late 19th century, the St. George’s Cathedral towers above the modern buildings and other historic sites in the heart of the city. This is reputedly the tallest freestanding wooden structure in the world. Even though the architect, Sir Arthur Bloomfield, never visited the location, his drawings resulted in the breeziest place of worship in town. Step inside to walk on the wooden flooring made out of the local Greenheart tree. Then look up at the high ceiling supported by Gothic style arches, stained glass windows behind the altar and a dazzling chandelier, which was a gift from the Queen of England.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

The Red House
The Red House (also known as Kamana Court) makes for a quick stop to see the red wallaba shingles and Demerara shutters on the windows. The building is home to the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre and served as the former Prime Minister’s home for a few years.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Bishop’s House (Austin House)
Named after Bishop William Piercy Austin (1807–1892) who lived in the original building, this is the rolling home for the Anglican Bishops of Guyana. The original building was known as Kingston House. The building is a good example of typical colonial buildings, with steep roofs, Demerara shutters and six-paned Georgian windows.
Timings: Not open to the public

National Library
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

1763 Monument
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

NAM Monument
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

Moray House
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

Seawall
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

Lighthouse
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

Prime Minister and President’s Residence
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

Parliament Building
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

The High Court
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

City Hall
Father Ignatius Scoles, Georgetown’s leading architect of the late 19th 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

Bandstands at the Seawall
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

Trenches
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

Sugar Estate: Uitvlugt and Leoora
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.
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Markets

Stabroek Market
The historic market started as an open-air market in 1792 but is now situated in a cast-iron building partially overhanging the tranquil Demerara River. Now it greets you with music carts, cranking out the latest chutney and soca music. As you step in, a burst of colourful veggies, fruits, seafood, and all manner of wares meet the eye. Explore the network of alleys and you’ll find shops selling CDs, watches, clocks and what seems like, everything under the sun. For safety, it is recommended that you visit with a guide.
Timings: 07:00h -18:00h (Mon-Sat) and 24 hours (Sun); Entry Fee: Free

Bourda Market
Nothing gives you better insight to a place than jostling through its busy market. The 19th century Bourda Market is painted in reds, yellows and bright greens with the fresh produce of vegetables and fruits – and that’s just one stall. Match your step to the frenzied pace of commerce. This is also one of the best places to listen to the colourful Creolese language at play, as bargainers and shopkeepers haggle through a purchase. No food tour in Guyana is complete without a walk through the Bourda Market.
Timings: 07:00h -18:00h (Mon-Sat); Entry Fee: Free

La Penitence Market
The hectic buzz, typical of a vegetable and fruit market, is the main reason for a traveller to visit. Stroll through the vendor-lined lanes of mountains of colourful fresh produce tempting you to buy a sampling of the exotic tropical fruits that are in season.
Timings: 07:00h -18:00h (Mon-Sat) and 24 hours (Sun); Entry Fee: Free

Kitty Market
Exterior and covered air-conditioned sections of the Kitty Market are usually brimming with veggies, fruits, clothes, utensils, shoes and an array of goods. But it’s the vibe that makes it worth a visit. It also affords great photo opportunities.
Timings: 07:00h -18:00h (Mon-Sat)
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Activities

City Tours
Wilderness Explorers and Provotique Walking Tours offer engaging day long trips or walks of Georgetown’s neighbourhoods spiced with anecdotes, history and culture. Listen close to the seasoned guides who bring the local culture and history alive with their stories while giving you an insider’s view of the city.
Duration: 2-3 hours; Timing: contact the operators to determine the availability; Entry Fee: US$25-40 per person

El Dorado Rum Tour
Relish a glass of the world’s best rum at the hour-long tour of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) located just 20 minutes outside of the city. Here you can witness all the ‘behind the scenes’ action that goes in making Guyana’s local rum – El Dorado. The heritage centre and distillery showcases the history with photographs, old machines and even a short documentary on how the rum is made. But the real fun lies in seeing the warehouse where thousands of barrels are stored and tasting the various types of El Dorado. Don’t forget to pick up a sampling of the 10 or 15-year-old classics to go on your way out.
Duration: 1 hour; Timing:10:00h -14:00h ; Entry Fee: US$15 per person

Market Tour
The best way to experience a new destination and culture is through local cuisine. Guyana is known for farm-to-market and farm-to-table dining. With an abundance of organic fruits and vegetables, free-range meats and fresh seafood, Guyanese cuisine is a unique Creole-Indian-Caribbean fusion that’s enjoyed by locals and travellers alike, and our markets are the starting point of that journey. Wilderness Explorers works with local Chef Delven Adams to take travellers through a uniquely Guyanese market experience. You can try the local fruits and snacks, learn what vegetables are popular in the country and shop other locally made products at the Guyana Shop.
Duration: 2-3 hours; Timing:09:00h -12:00h ; Entry Fee: Varies based on the number of participants

Festivals & Events in the City
Guyanese people love a good celebration. The best of parades, parties and processions bring the city alive. Timing your trip to coincide with a festival or a major national event is the best way to experience ethnic diversity at play. See the annual calendar here.
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