Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados
Get to know Bridgetown, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital of Barbados, on this comprehensive walking tour. Exploring with a guide ensures you won't miss any highlights and you'll learn much more about the city's culture and history than you would wandering around on your own. Highlights include the statue of Lord Horatio Nelson, the Nindhe Israel Synagogue, the screw dock, and the Barbados Parliament House.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about the history of Barbados on a tour of Bridgetown
- ✓Guided tour means you won't miss any important landmarks
- ✓Several departure options to suit your schedule
- ✓A small group means more attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓A Brief History of Pelican Island was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle. Find Out What Happen to the Island!!!. Pelican Craft Center commemorates the Island with more than 30 shops, locally made jewelry, clothing, leatherware, cigar factory locally made crystal pieces local cuisine and much more
- ✓Stroll across the street to the Bridgetown Fish Market.and see the catch of the day, and the fish vendors boning fish, take pictures of the second oldest fish market in Barbados
- ✓Barbados has the world’s most extensive collection of 400 17th and 18th century English iron cannons. Barbados was a base of great significance for the British military that was stationed on the island in the 1700s to protect their colonies of islands. The National Armory contains most of the collection, though others can be found all around the island. View Cannons at St. James Forte.
- ✓The Broad Walk To the west of Chamberlain Bridge is the Broad Walk, a wooden boardwalk that runs along the waterfront, offering a fabulous view of the UNESCO City of Bridgetown.
- ✓The Independence Arch Bridgetown Adorned with symbols of Barbados heritage such as the flying fish and pelican, along with their national flower, the arch is a symbol of Bajan independence and a new beginning. On the top of the arch is the island’s Coat of Arms bearing the national axiom ‘Pride and Industry’, while on the base of the arch is the National Pledge
- ✓Independence Square with Statue of the Honorable Errol Walton Barrow The recreational square is a recent addition, extending over an area of approximately 50,000 sq ft and features a 9 ft bronze statue of the Rt Hon Errol Walton Barrow, known as the father of Barbados’ independence
- ✓The Blackman Screw Dock, that was built in the 19th century the only one that exists in the world. Travelers will get a glimpse of the screw dock as we stroll on the boardwalk..
- ✓Formerly Trafalgar Square , it was renamed as Heroes Square to commemorate our 10 Heroes of Barbados, on April 22, 1999
- ✓Lord Nelson Statue. Horita Lord Nelson came to Barbados in 1805
- ✓The parliament buildings of Barbados dates back to the 1870sand has been the meeting place of the chamber of Parliaments ever since.
- ✓Stroll by the oldest Jewish Synagogue in the western hemisphere, take pictures (if time permits, optional)
- ✓Originally Jew Town, where the Jews businesses were located, known today as Swan Street a traffic-free shopping areas
What's included
- ✓Bottle Water
- ✓Tour Guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adults
Minimum age is 8 years
Please note pick up is not at the hotel, the pick up is where the tour guide will meet you for the start of the tour..
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados
Get to know Bridgetown, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital of Barbados, on this comprehensive walking tour. Exploring with a guide ensures you won't miss any highlights and you'll learn much more about the city's culture and history than you would wandering around on your own. Highlights include the statue of Lord Horatio Nelson, the Nindhe Israel Synagogue, the screw dock, and the Barbados Parliament House.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about the history of Barbados on a tour of Bridgetown
- ✓Guided tour means you won't miss any important landmarks
- ✓Several departure options to suit your schedule
- ✓A small group means more attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓A Brief History of Pelican Island was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle. Find Out What Happen to the Island!!!. Pelican Craft Center commemorates the Island with more than 30 shops, locally made jewelry, clothing, leatherware, cigar factory locally made crystal pieces local cuisine and much more
- ✓Stroll across the street to the Bridgetown Fish Market.and see the catch of the day, and the fish vendors boning fish, take pictures of the second oldest fish market in Barbados
- ✓Barbados has the world’s most extensive collection of 400 17th and 18th century English iron cannons. Barbados was a base of great significance for the British military that was stationed on the island in the 1700s to protect their colonies of islands. The National Armory contains most of the collection, though others can be found all around the island. View Cannons at St. James Forte.
- ✓The Broad Walk To the west of Chamberlain Bridge is the Broad Walk, a wooden boardwalk that runs along the waterfront, offering a fabulous view of the UNESCO City of Bridgetown.
- ✓The Independence Arch Bridgetown Adorned with symbols of Barbados heritage such as the flying fish and pelican, along with their national flower, the arch is a symbol of Bajan independence and a new beginning. On the top of the arch is the island’s Coat of Arms bearing the national axiom ‘Pride and Industry’, while on the base of the arch is the National Pledge
- ✓Independence Square with Statue of the Honorable Errol Walton Barrow The recreational square is a recent addition, extending over an area of approximately 50,000 sq ft and features a 9 ft bronze statue of the Rt Hon Errol Walton Barrow, known as the father of Barbados’ independence
- ✓The Blackman Screw Dock, that was built in the 19th century the only one that exists in the world. Travelers will get a glimpse of the screw dock as we stroll on the boardwalk..
- ✓Formerly Trafalgar Square , it was renamed as Heroes Square to commemorate our 10 Heroes of Barbados, on April 22, 1999
- ✓Lord Nelson Statue. Horita Lord Nelson came to Barbados in 1805
- ✓The parliament buildings of Barbados dates back to the 1870sand has been the meeting place of the chamber of Parliaments ever since.
- ✓Stroll by the oldest Jewish Synagogue in the western hemisphere, take pictures (if time permits, optional)
- ✓Originally Jew Town, where the Jews businesses were located, known today as Swan Street a traffic-free shopping areas
What's included
- ✓Bottle Water
- ✓Tour Guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adults
Minimum age is 8 years
Please note pick up is not at the hotel, the pick up is where the tour guide will meet you for the start of the tour..
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.