Things to do in Georgetown, Guyana

Georgetown is a laid-back capital of wide avenues, canals and painted wooden buildings. You can see the main sights in a day — on foot, by taxi, or on our guided city tour by car.

Stabroek Market

The cast-iron market with its famous clock tower is the city’s busiest spot. Come in the morning for fresh produce, spices, crafts and snacks, and keep valuables close in the crowds.

St. George’s Cathedral

One of the tallest wooden churches in the world, this white Gothic-style Anglican cathedral is a short walk from the market and is beautiful inside and out.

The Seawall

Much of Georgetown sits below sea level, protected by a long seawall. In the late afternoon locals stroll, jog and gather along it — a good place to catch the breeze and watch the sunset. Sunday evenings are especially lively.

Botanical Gardens and the Zoo

Lily ponds, tall palms, birdlife and — if you are lucky — manatees surfacing in the canals. The Guyana Zoo is next door and gives a good introduction to local wildlife.

More ideas

• Walk past City Hall and the Parliament Building on Avenue of the Republic.
• Visit the National Museum and the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology.
• Relax in the Promenade Gardens in the city centre.
• Try local food: pepperpot, cook-up rice, roti and curry, and fresh coconut water.
• Take a day flight to Kaieteur Falls, one of the world’s great single-drop waterfalls.

Want to see the highlights without planning? Our City Tour picks you up at your hotel and covers Stabroek Market, St. George’s Cathedral, the Seawall and the Botanical Gardens with a local driver-guide.