Trinidad and Tobago Sights: Savannah to Fort

October 30, 2026

As of October 2026, the US State Department advises reconsidering travel to Trinidad and Tobago because of crime. The UK FCDO says violent crime is high and asks for particular caution in downtown Port of Spain, Carenage, Sea Lots, Belmont, Laventille, Morvant, Beetham, Barataria, Cocorite and the interior of Queen’s Park Savannah. Visit the city centre by day, use registered taxis, do not walk alone at night, and check FCDO advice and travel.state.gov before you book.

Sightseeing in Trinidad and Tobago

Most of the best sights are in and around Port of Spain, with a second group in Central and South Trinidad and a small, easy set in Scarborough on Tobago. Always note which island a sight is on, and plan city stops for daylight.

Queen’s Park Savannah and the Magnificent Seven (Port of Spain)

The Magnificent Seven stand along Maraval Road on the west side of Queen’s Park Savannah. They are Queen’s Royal College, Hayes Court (built for the Anglican Bishop), Mille Fleurs (the National Trust headquarters since 2020, visited by appointment only), Roomor or Ambard’s House (a private family home), the Archbishop’s Palace (the Archbishop’s residence), Whitehall (the office of the Prime Minister) and Stollmeyer’s Castle (state-owned, with no regular public hours). View them from the street and do not expect to go inside. Walk the Savannah by day only, since the FCDO names its interior as a caution area.

The Red House (Port of Spain)

The Red House is the seat of Parliament and reopened in January 2020 after restoration. Free tours run on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00, by appointment only, on +1 868 624-7275. Visits are by tour only.

Temple in the Sea and Hanuman Murti (Central Trinidad)

Both are active places of worship, so dress with shoulders and knees covered, take your shoes off and keep your voice low. Sewdass Sadhu began the Temple in the Sea at Waterloo in 1947 and finished it in 1952. The temple was rebuilt in 1995. The Hanuman Murti at Carapichaima is 85 ft tall, was consecrated in June 2003 and is described as the tallest Hanuman statue outside India. Listed hours are 09:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 19:00.

Pitch Lake (La Brea)

The lake covers about 40 hectares and is the world’s largest natural asphalt deposit. It is listed as open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, so check before you travel. Guided walks start from the visitor centre. Unlicensed touts work nearby, so use the visitor centre guides and ask about the fee there.

Fort King George and the Tobago Museum (Scarborough)

The British built Fort King George in the late 1700s, and the grounds are free. The Tobago Museum is open on weekdays, usually from 09:00 to 16:30, and closed at weekends. The entry fee is around TT$10 to TT$20.

Caroni Swamp scarlet ibis roost

Boat tours leave in the late afternoon to reach the roost at sunset. Price varies by operator and pickup. See nananecotours.com for one long-running operator.

Memorial Park

The Cenotaph in Memorial Park on Upper Frederick Street is a memorial and deserves a quiet, respectful visit by day.

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