About this experience
Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only.
With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What are the many traditions involved in the colorful Carnaval festival of San Pedro? What’s the famous story of the town being an inspiration for a hit Madonna song, La Isla Bonita”? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of San Pedro Town. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Belize Airport to San Pedro Transportation Guide
Compare the flight and water-taxi routes between Belize’s international airport and San Pedro, including travel times, transfer steps, live-fare cautions, baggage planning, and advice for late arrivals.
San Pedro Belize Travel Guide
Plan a stay in San Pedro, the lively town on Ambergris Caye, with practical advice on arriving from Belize City, getting around by golf cart, reef-based activities, Secret Beach, June celebrations, and choosing between S
What is included
- Local Professional Guide
Not included
- Transportation
Itinerary and highlights
The Gallery of San Pedro has received a "Hall of Fame" award, because of its ratings on Tripadvisor from travelers and diners. At the gallery you can find the largest selection of Belizean art in the country, with over 2500 paintings, hundreds of Belize-made masks, and carvings, also you can find hammocks and blankets, gourmet pies, and traditional bread for sale.
The Belizean art gallery was founded 30 years ago by an artist. At the store, you can find a diverse collection of original paintings by leading artists together with artesano jewelry in gold and silver, wood and slate carvings, ceramics, Garifuna drums, Mayan masks, fabrics, and more.
San Pedro Church was built at the beggining of early 20 century by local catholic people and it had uninterrupted view of of the Caribbeen sea and was the pride of San Pedro untill 1942 when the same Caribbean Sea destroyed the church by a hurricane. It was rebuilt again in 1949, destroyed again in 1961 by the hurricane, but rebuilt very slowly and finished in 1977 by local community fundraising. You can learn about the church's history through the centuries how it was changing and its importance to local people.
It sells a different variety of products containing chocolate from bars to truffles, cookies to chocolate tea, and chocolate soaps to cocoa powder. You can find gifts or even go to chocolate-making classes.
Meeting and pickup information
- Main entrance
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Belize
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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