A Private Walking Tour of San Pedro's Beautiful Historic Sites
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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!
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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.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
I was just simply looking for a way to stretch my legs after a long flight. But, this walking tour turned out to be perfect for exploring the town of San Pedro. Thanks to the guide, it was not just entertaining, but also an educational experience for me. I enjoyed walking the colorful streets and learning about how the town started from the 18th century as a fishing village transforming into a vibrant town it is today. At a small family-run bakery, I tried some fresh buns and sweet coconut tarts (simply delicious). For me, it was more than just a sightseeing activity.
We experienced the natural beauty of San Pedro along with its history and art, all within walking distance. The guide spoke about how San Pedro has evolved from a fishing village to a vibrant hub for tourism. We even spotted some colorful marine life in the clear waters. We also made a list of fantastic, local places to return to.
