Top Things to do in Pointe-a-Pitre
Top Restaurants in Pointe-a-Pitre
Top 10 Things to do in Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Discover the best top things to do in Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe including Bel'Mangrov, TI-Evasion Kayak de mer en Guadeloupe, Memorial Acte, Cathedrale Saint Pierre Saint Paul, Val Ferry, Musee Saint-John Perse, Musee Schoelcher, Excursions Esperance, Le Marche de la Darse, Karu'lis.
Restaurants in Pointe-a-Pitre
1. Bel'Mangrov
Overall Ratings
5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By NYCBelleTraveler - New York City
OMG….wow!!! This is definitely one of our best memories in Guadeloupe. You get to cycle (velib de mer) on the ocean through mangrove. The guide knows everything about all local animals and the mangrove forest and he will happily share his knowledge with you. He will make an open-fire BBQ at the beach at lunch time with Ti Punch, Planteur and Fruit Juices as Apero. The meal was amazing!! You start around 8:30am and will be back by 6pm. I thought I would get bored at some point but not at all. What a beautiful experience: amazing nature views, cycling through a mangrove forest, bird-watching at sunset, BBQ at the beach, sun, warm water, nice people and smiles….and the friendliest, funniest guide ever!!
2. TI-Evasion Kayak de mer en Guadeloupe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 243 reviews
On their canoes, Ti-Evasion offers to make you discover the largest lagoon in the Lesser-Antilles, accompanied by a naturalist and state-qualified guide. His commentaries will allow you to become acquainted with the rich specificities of the lagoon !The mangrove swamp habitat, home to many birds and fish, the coralislets and their uncrowded Beaches, will offer you some of the precious moments of this memorable trip.
Reviewed By Fredrik T - Stockholm, Sweden
Excellent outing, a good way to escape busy Guadeloupe and see something completely different, perfect for kids as well, even better if you know French. Plants, weird animals, you will get to hold a sea cucumber that attacks you with a water jet... Beware that the kayaks are open so you will need a lot of sun cream or even better long sun pants to protect you from the rays.
3. Memorial Acte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 687 reviews
Reviewed By 124C41NewEngland - New England
The stunning new Memorial ACTe (opened in June 2015) is a "must see" for any visits to Guadeloupe. It tells the story of slavery and oppression throughout the Americas and makes effective use of audio visual presentations. Designed by a local Guadeloupe architectural firm, construction too seven years and cost nearly $74 million. Some sections, as you would expect, are more effective than others. In particular the area on pirates lacks depth. There are also some minor issues with the audio guide. But all in all, a stunning site. There is also an upscale gift shop and two restaurants. The more upscale is a great choice for lunch. The upper walkway behind the façade is simply amazing. The location was a blighted area that at one time was the location of a sugar mill. The government has an ambitious goal to make this area the new town center of Pointe à Pitre. This is a great start!
4. Cathedrale Saint Pierre Saint Paul
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By BroLucius - Winchester, England
There is little of interest near the cruise terminal of Pointe-a-Pitre. It is a poor part of town with run-down streets and buildings. Hoping for the best, we made our way to the Cathedral, which was visible from the cruise ship. The exterior had been freshly painted but did not look particularly cathedral-like. The interior had plenty of iron on display - a necessity after previous destruction caused by an earthquake. This might of interest to a construction engineer, but is not at all inspiring in the way that most cathedrals are. Having enjoyed the stained glass windows in Fort-de-France Cathedral in Martinique, I was slightly disappointed by the lack of such splendour here.
5. Val Ferry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Marherman - Howard Beach, New York
They took us to Terre-de-Haut and back to Trois Rivieres for only 15 Euro per person, our baby obviously traveled for free, the trip in its self was a great experience.
6. Musee Saint-John Perse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By ciscokid23 - Coral Gables, Florida
While the museum on the Guadeloupe Nobel Laureate in Literature is closed on Sundays, go anyway to admire and photograph the outside of this beautiful colonial home. This was the mansion of one of the owners of the Pointe-a-Pitre sugar refinery which once stood on the grounds of the present-day Memorial ACTe Slavery Museum.
7. Musee Schoelcher
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By carolineenwillem - Zoetermeer, The Netherlands
Musee Schoelcher is a nice and interesting museum, right at the centre of Poit a Pitre and just a few metres from the cruise terminal. Nice and cool breakaway at a hot afternoon.
8. Excursions Esperance
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Excursions of the Islands of Guadeloupe in the day with meal barbecue is drinks understood and material snorkeling.
Reviewed By Eric V
Une journée dynamique sur un bateau spacieux rapide avec un bon guide 5 ou 6 arrêts sur des points remarquables épave mangrove piscine îlet et j’en oublie on se baigne toute la journée.
Le bémol, salade de riz pas cuite, peu de tomate, et un plat de poisson cuit à la poêle devant nous pas bon . Il faut revoir cela tout le monde pense la même chose . C’est vraiment dommage car le reste est d’un très bon niveau d’excursion ! À faire sincèrement car on nous a dit que ce point allait changer.
9. Le Marche de la Darse
Overall Ratings
3 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By belleretraite - Montreal, Canada
Pointe -a -Pitre was a port of call on our Trans Atlantic cruise with the Horizon of CDF in 2015 and with the Costa Mediterranea in 2013 . Unfortunately we stopped there both times on a Sunday morning when most boutiques , restaurants and bars are closed .
The Market was opened though and local products were on display ! The choice is limited and the general ambiance is not very welcoming but this may be associated with the frequent rain showers we encountered that morning !
On the good side there are a couple of restaurants at the end of the market where you can get FREE WIFI if you buy something . In fact they serve delicious sandwiches there !
From there , one could walk to the main church and witness a service on Sunday morning which is a nice experience specially at the end when worshippers come out and walk toward the market !
10. Karu'lis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
karu'lis is the public transportation network of the urban center of Guadeloupe. Our lines serve the city of Abymes, Baie-Mahault, Gosier and Pointe-a-Pitre
Reviewed By vadrouillex - Niort, France
Nous avons choisi le bus pour faire notre transfert de l'aéroport vers le centre ville de Pointe à Pitre (arrêt "Légitimus"). Il faut environ 30 minutes pour un tarif de 1.70 euros par personne (contre minimum 25 euros en taxi). Un très bon choix si vous avez du temps. Les horaires sont disponibles sur internet, il s'agit de la ligne AE1.
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