A Heritage Walk from Kingstown Cruise Port
Step ashore in Kingstown and spend part of your cruise day exploring the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on foot. This self-guided heritage walk starts at the cruise terminal, takes you through the market and past three historic churches, and brings you back to the port.
Start and finish: Kingstown Cruise Terminal. Follow the stops in order and check your ship’s all-aboard time before setting off.
1. Old Police Station and Barracks
From the cruise terminal, head towards central Kingstown and look for the old police station and barracks. Take in the building from the street before continuing towards the market area.
2. The Iron Man
The figure known locally as the Iron Man stands at Kingstown’s war memorial. The memorial was unveiled in 1925 to honour Vincentians who died in the First World War.
3. Kingstown Market
Take a little time to browse the stalls and see what’s in season. If you spot a fruit you’ve never tried, ask a vendor what it’s called and how they like to eat it.
4. St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Assumption
At the Roman Catholic cathedral, look for the rounded arches and the mix of architectural styles. The building was enlarged several times, which helps explain its varied appearance.
5. St. George’s Anglican Cathedral
Continue to St. George’s, where the nave and the lower part of the tower date to 1820. If the cathedral is open to visitors, look for the stained-glass windows and follow any posted guidance.
6. Kingstown Methodist Church
The Methodist church was dedicated in 1841. Look for the belfry, which was added in 1907.
7. Historic Courthouse
Continue past Kingstown’s historic courthouse, a landmark associated with the country’s courts and Parliament.
8. Old Public Library
The Old Public Library, also called the Carnegie Building, dates to 1909 and is a protected national heritage site. After taking a look from the street, head back to the cruise terminal to complete the loop.
Optional final stop — St. Vincent Botanic Gardens
If you still have time for the visit and the ride back to port, take a taxi to the St. Vincent Botanic Gardens in New Montrose. The gardens were founded in 1765 and are a conservation site for the St. Vincent parrot. Check opening hours and arrange a return pickup before you set off.
Plan Your Time Ashore in Kingstown
Tell TravelSVG your ship, port hours and the places you’d like to see. We can help you plan a day ashore around your interests and return time.