Market Tour Itinerary – Taste, Explore & Discover Guyana
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Guyana like a local! Our Market Tour offers a flavorful journey through Georgetown’s rich culinary and cultural landscape. From sampling local products and tropical fruits to exploring bush medicine and the bustling Bourda Market, this tour is perfect for visitors looking to connect with the authentic everyday life of Guyanese people.
Whether you’re a foodie, culture enthusiast, or curious traveler, this immersive tour will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Guyana’s heritage and flavors.
Cost: $65 USD per person
Minimum group size: 5 persons
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
📍Stop 1: The Guyana Shop – A Taste of Local Pride
Start your adventure at the Guyana Shop, where you’ll explore a curated selection of authentic, locally made products. From cassava bread to pepper sauces and herbal teas, you’ll get a chance to taste, sample, and shop proudly Guyanese goods.
🥭 Stop 2: Exotic Fruit Walk – Sweet, Tangy & Tropical
Take a guided walk through nearby street stalls and fruit vendors. Discover and taste a variety of exotic fruits found only in Guyana—like jamoon, sapodilla, golden apple, and five finger (base on availability). Learn about the seasons, uses, and cultural significance of each.
🌿 Stop 3: Bush Medicine & Medicinal Barks
Get a firsthand look at traditional bush remedies and medicinal barks used by generations of Guyanese for healing and wellness. Your guide will share insights on how locals still use these natural solutions today.
🐟 Stop 4: Bourda Market – Fresh Fish & Culture
Step into the heart of Bourda Market, one of Georgetown’s oldest and most vibrant marketplaces. Visit the fish section where you’ll see local fish varieties on display and witness firsthand the cleaning and preparation process. Hear a brief history of the market and its importance to daily life in the capital.
🍢 Stop 5: Snack Break – Local Flavors & Cane Juice
End your tour with a taste of Guyanese street food! Enjoy a selection of local snacks (like pholourie, cassava balls, or plantain chips) paired with refreshing fresh cane juice—a perfect way to wrap up the cultural experience.
