Explore the awe-inspiring Memorial ACTe — the world's largest museum dedicated to the memory of the slave trade — then walk the restored colonial streets of Pointe-à-Pitre with a cultural historian. Profoundly moving, architecturally spectacular, and uniquely Guadeloupean.
What to expect
Located just 10 minutes' walk from the cruise pier, the Memorial ACTe rises dramatically from the waterfront in shimmering white lattice. Inside, permanent galleries chart the full arc of the transatlantic slave trade — from West Africa to Guadeloupe — using testimony, artefact, and striking contemporary art. After 2–3 hours inside, a private guide leads a walking exploration of the adjacent Creole quarter: iron-lacework balconies, the bustling Marché Saint-Antoine spice market, and the painted Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul.
Good to know
The museum is within easy walking distance of the cruise pier — no transfer required. Museum is closed on Mondays; confirm your port day. Book the private cultural walking guide segment via Karukera Experiences in advance. Allow 3.5–4 hours for the combined experience. Museum boutique and excellent café on site.