Martinique · Walking Tours

2-Hour Walking Tour of Fort de France with Market and Library Visit

2 Hours Round trip from Fort-de-France 97200 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Fort de France's cultural and architectural landmarks on foot
02 Visit the Victor Schoelcher Library, created on the initiative of the abolitionist Victor Schœlcher
03 See the Statue of Empress Joséphine, the first French Empress
04 Admire the Aimé Césaire Theatre, dedicated to the memory of the Martinican poet
05 Browse the local covered market for island-grown fruits, spices, and vegetables

Explore the vibrant city of Fort de France on foot as you discover some of its most notable cultural and architectural landmarks. See the Statue of Empress Joséphine, visit the Victor Schoelcher Library created on the initiative of the famous abolitionist Victor Schœlcher, and admire the Aimé Césaire Theatre. End your experience at the local covered market, where you can see fresh fruits, spices, and vegetables grown on the island.

Finish the tour with a visit to the local covered marketplace, where you will see fruits, spices, and vegetables grown on the island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Fort de France

Languages French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour of Fort de France Highlights

Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location in Fort de France and begin the tour.
Explore the cathedral.
See the Victor Schoelcher Library, created on the initiative of Victor Schœlcher, the famous abolitionist who donated his private library of about 9,000 books.
Explore the Statue of Empress Joséphine, the first French Empress.
Visit the Aimé Césaire Theatre, created in memory of the Francophone and Martinican poet.
Finish the tour with a visit to the local covered marketplace, where you will see fruits, spices, and vegetables grown on the island.
Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.