Barbados Coastal Sightseeing Full-Day Tour
After being picked up from your Barbados hotel, meet your guide and small group of up to 12 people, and head to the first destination of the day – Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. Enjoy a scenic drive around the city as your guide points out its UNESCO-listed monuments and Garrison; hear stories about its colonial past; and hop out to take photos. Next, set out along the south coast, stopping at the lively fishing village of Oistins and Miami Beach, where you’ll have chance to sample the famous fish cakes, accompanied by a glass of coconut punch. Continue along the coastal road, stopping to take in the views over Foul Bay; visit the 18th-century Codrington College, the oldest theological college in the western hemisphere; and admire the historic St John's Church. Head north along the east coast, making a quick stop at the surf hotspot of Bathsheba beach. Finally, arrive at North Point, the northernmost point of the island, where you’ll enjoy a typical Caribbean lunch (included) at the seafront Animal Flower Cave Restaurant. After marveling at the dramatic views from the cliff-top, head down the west coast, where you’ll stop at two of the island’s oldest towns – Speightstown and Holetown. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or cruise port.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Barbados highlights such as the historic center of Bridgetown
- ✓Enjoy lunch at the Animal Flower Cave Restaurant overlooking North Point
- ✓Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Small-group tour limited to 12 people ensures a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Garrison Historic Area From 1655 large fleets of British ships and soldiers were visiting and Barbados making it there base of operation. In the early years there were no barracks for them or provisions, the care and expense of the officers fell in the hands of Barbadians themselves. After repeated visits this became quite burdensome especially considering it was at a time when the island was quite impoverished. The legislature of Barbados was moved to petition the British government for a permanent garrison to be built on the island. It was not until 1780 that it was finally decided by the British Government to station a permanent garrison on the island. It was eventually decided that the Garrisons should be built near Charles Fort and St Anne’s Castle. 16 acres were purchased in 1789 and construction began by the early 19th century most of the buildings had been completed and had grown to cover 64 acres. The Garrison in Barbados is in fact the largest in the Caribbean. Many of the buildings were constructed of London brick brought out as ballast in ships which returned with sugar. Some 60 of the original buildings are still in existence today. The Savannah of itself was a very rocky area where many crabs lived. It had to be filled in and leveled for the troops to practice on. It was also the birthplace of cricket in Barbados and today serves as the islands racetrack. On November 30th 1966 Barbados was led into Independence by the then Premier Errol Walton Barrow, officially celebrating the achievement of nationhood as a sovereign and independent state within the Commonwealth
- ✓Miami Beach, Barbados, near the town of Oistins, is a popular sandy beach in Barbados. It is located on the south coast of the island, with usually calm waters and brilliant sunset views. On its north side is Enterprise Beach, a much more sheltered bay popular with families.
- ✓Some say the name “Foul Bay” was given to this beautiful beach because up to the mid-1950s fishermen used to sell their catch on Foul Bay Beach. The fish was de-scaled and gutted on the spot. The smell was foul, hence the name. Others say Foul Bay it is an adaptation of the original name Fowl Bay which itself originated from the large number of migrating birds that once nested in a swamp located in the area. Foul Bay was the location where the famous Harp Gun was off loaded from a ship and then transported to its location at Paragon. Train tracks were laid to aid in transporting the gun
- ✓Visit Codrington College a beautiful serene historical site, one of a kind.
- ✓Bathsheba is located on the Eastern coastline of Barbados. It is said that this area was named after the wife of King David whose name was “Bathsheba”. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathsheba’s “Soup Bowl” resembled Bathsheba’s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages.
- ✓Stop at One of the oldest Churches on the Island and see the spectacular views of the East Coast
- ✓We visit North Point Barbados for the great views and a great Lunch at the Cave Restaurant. The Animal Flower Cave is also located at North Point But the entrance fees to the cave are not included in this tour the lunch however is. Dutring the Months of Dec to April Humpback whales migrate through the Caribbean. North Point is one of the popular viewing sights.
- ✓The town was at one point called Little Bristol because of it's trading links with Bristol England Larger ships always sailed into Speightstown because they could not get into Bridgetown until the deepwater harbor was constructed. They would load their cargo on to smaller ships that would then deliver to Bridgetown. Sprightstown is also the port that many slaves in the triangular slave trade first sailed into. Arlington House now serves as a museum but was once a make shift clinic for slaves who often arrived on the island ill due to the horrid conditions they endured on the Atlantic crossing Just North of Speightstown is Almond Hotel. This was once the Heywood’s sugar Plantation and was one of the locations used in the filming of the Tamarind Seed with Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif. Another was the old Paradise Hotel
- ✓Holetown is the site of the first British settlement on the island. On May the 14th 1626 Captain John Powell was the first Englishman to encounter Barbados. He along with his crew was in fact on their way from Brazil when the trade winds blew their ship the "Olive Blossom" into Barbados. On arrival to the Island, The Captain sent some men to the shore. They wrote the words James K of E on a tree and named the area James's town (Jamestown). Today Jamestown is called Holetown because the river outlet in the area reminded them of an area called "The Hole" in the Thames River in England. It was said that the first institution the English established in a new colony was a drinking house. The Spaniards and Church and the Dutch a fort. In Holetown there are two historic Churches
- ✓Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
What's included
- ✓Visit Codrington College a beautiful serene historical site, one of a kind.
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display
- ✓Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Free Bottle of Rum Punch for every adult on tour
- ✓Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ✓Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
- ✓Visit Foul Bay a beautiful un-spoilt off the beaten track beach away from the crowds
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Visit the Northern tip of Barbados. Watch Atlantic waves crash on the cliffs in spectacular fashion
- ✓Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide
- ✓Operates on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
- ✓Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through old historic towns
- ✓Visit Miami Beach in Barbados a picturesque beach that is popular with visitors and locals alike
- ✓Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We require a minimum of 2 persons to run this tour if the minimum has not been met you will be contacted at least 36 hours before to cancel the tours and you will be given an alternate date or refunded
PLEASE NOTE !! If you do not enter or select a pick up location your tour will be cancelled as without this information we can not collect you for the tour. PLEASE submit the name of your hotel or accommodation at the time of booking. If your accommodation is not listed please select the closest hotel to your accommodation. Once your booking is made please then contact us through the message center to advise us of the location you are staying. Please be mindful we only pick up from coastal areas along the South and West Coast unless you are booked on a private tour or your booking is 10 or more persons. In such cases we can make exceptions.
If you suffer from motion sickness, we recommend taking precautions before the start of the tour. Please also advise your tour guide. Whilst we can sympathize and will try to make you as comfortable as possible our island roads can be bumpy at windy. We must also ensure we take care of all our customers and ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle. If you are ill on board, you will be required to reimburse the driver before the end of the tour for the cleaning fee of between US seventy five and one hundred and fifty dollars. Thank you for your kind understanding. This is not applicable to the boat portion of your tour.
We offer pick-up from nearly 300 locations across Barbados, including hotels, condominiums, and villas. As pick-up schedules depend on your exact location and the number of guests travelling, your confirmed pick-up time will be provided within a wider time window. If you have not received your pick-up details by the evening before your tour, please contact us through the message center to reconfirm, as schedules may occasionally be adjusted. Please ensure you provide the name of your hotel or accommodation when booking. Without this information, we are unable to arrange transportation, and your booking may be cancelled.
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.
Barbados Coastal Sightseeing Full-Day Tour
After being picked up from your Barbados hotel, meet your guide and small group of up to 12 people, and head to the first destination of the day – Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. Enjoy a scenic drive around the city as your guide points out its UNESCO-listed monuments and Garrison; hear stories about its colonial past; and hop out to take photos. Next, set out along the south coast, stopping at the lively fishing village of Oistins and Miami Beach, where you’ll have chance to sample the famous fish cakes, accompanied by a glass of coconut punch. Continue along the coastal road, stopping to take in the views over Foul Bay; visit the 18th-century Codrington College, the oldest theological college in the western hemisphere; and admire the historic St John's Church. Head north along the east coast, making a quick stop at the surf hotspot of Bathsheba beach. Finally, arrive at North Point, the northernmost point of the island, where you’ll enjoy a typical Caribbean lunch (included) at the seafront Animal Flower Cave Restaurant. After marveling at the dramatic views from the cliff-top, head down the west coast, where you’ll stop at two of the island’s oldest towns – Speightstown and Holetown. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or cruise port.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Barbados highlights such as the historic center of Bridgetown
- ✓Enjoy lunch at the Animal Flower Cave Restaurant overlooking North Point
- ✓Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Small-group tour limited to 12 people ensures a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Garrison Historic Area From 1655 large fleets of British ships and soldiers were visiting and Barbados making it there base of operation. In the early years there were no barracks for them or provisions, the care and expense of the officers fell in the hands of Barbadians themselves. After repeated visits this became quite burdensome especially considering it was at a time when the island was quite impoverished. The legislature of Barbados was moved to petition the British government for a permanent garrison to be built on the island. It was not until 1780 that it was finally decided by the British Government to station a permanent garrison on the island. It was eventually decided that the Garrisons should be built near Charles Fort and St Anne’s Castle. 16 acres were purchased in 1789 and construction began by the early 19th century most of the buildings had been completed and had grown to cover 64 acres. The Garrison in Barbados is in fact the largest in the Caribbean. Many of the buildings were constructed of London brick brought out as ballast in ships which returned with sugar. Some 60 of the original buildings are still in existence today. The Savannah of itself was a very rocky area where many crabs lived. It had to be filled in and leveled for the troops to practice on. It was also the birthplace of cricket in Barbados and today serves as the islands racetrack. On November 30th 1966 Barbados was led into Independence by the then Premier Errol Walton Barrow, officially celebrating the achievement of nationhood as a sovereign and independent state within the Commonwealth
- ✓Miami Beach, Barbados, near the town of Oistins, is a popular sandy beach in Barbados. It is located on the south coast of the island, with usually calm waters and brilliant sunset views. On its north side is Enterprise Beach, a much more sheltered bay popular with families.
- ✓Some say the name “Foul Bay” was given to this beautiful beach because up to the mid-1950s fishermen used to sell their catch on Foul Bay Beach. The fish was de-scaled and gutted on the spot. The smell was foul, hence the name. Others say Foul Bay it is an adaptation of the original name Fowl Bay which itself originated from the large number of migrating birds that once nested in a swamp located in the area. Foul Bay was the location where the famous Harp Gun was off loaded from a ship and then transported to its location at Paragon. Train tracks were laid to aid in transporting the gun
- ✓Visit Codrington College a beautiful serene historical site, one of a kind.
- ✓Bathsheba is located on the Eastern coastline of Barbados. It is said that this area was named after the wife of King David whose name was “Bathsheba”. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathsheba’s “Soup Bowl” resembled Bathsheba’s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages.
- ✓Stop at One of the oldest Churches on the Island and see the spectacular views of the East Coast
- ✓We visit North Point Barbados for the great views and a great Lunch at the Cave Restaurant. The Animal Flower Cave is also located at North Point But the entrance fees to the cave are not included in this tour the lunch however is. Dutring the Months of Dec to April Humpback whales migrate through the Caribbean. North Point is one of the popular viewing sights.
- ✓The town was at one point called Little Bristol because of it's trading links with Bristol England Larger ships always sailed into Speightstown because they could not get into Bridgetown until the deepwater harbor was constructed. They would load their cargo on to smaller ships that would then deliver to Bridgetown. Sprightstown is also the port that many slaves in the triangular slave trade first sailed into. Arlington House now serves as a museum but was once a make shift clinic for slaves who often arrived on the island ill due to the horrid conditions they endured on the Atlantic crossing Just North of Speightstown is Almond Hotel. This was once the Heywood’s sugar Plantation and was one of the locations used in the filming of the Tamarind Seed with Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif. Another was the old Paradise Hotel
- ✓Holetown is the site of the first British settlement on the island. On May the 14th 1626 Captain John Powell was the first Englishman to encounter Barbados. He along with his crew was in fact on their way from Brazil when the trade winds blew their ship the "Olive Blossom" into Barbados. On arrival to the Island, The Captain sent some men to the shore. They wrote the words James K of E on a tree and named the area James's town (Jamestown). Today Jamestown is called Holetown because the river outlet in the area reminded them of an area called "The Hole" in the Thames River in England. It was said that the first institution the English established in a new colony was a drinking house. The Spaniards and Church and the Dutch a fort. In Holetown there are two historic Churches
- ✓Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
What's included
- ✓Visit Codrington College a beautiful serene historical site, one of a kind.
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display
- ✓Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Free Bottle of Rum Punch for every adult on tour
- ✓Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ✓Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
- ✓Visit Foul Bay a beautiful un-spoilt off the beaten track beach away from the crowds
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Visit the Northern tip of Barbados. Watch Atlantic waves crash on the cliffs in spectacular fashion
- ✓Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide
- ✓Operates on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
- ✓Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through old historic towns
- ✓Visit Miami Beach in Barbados a picturesque beach that is popular with visitors and locals alike
- ✓Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We require a minimum of 2 persons to run this tour if the minimum has not been met you will be contacted at least 36 hours before to cancel the tours and you will be given an alternate date or refunded
PLEASE NOTE !! If you do not enter or select a pick up location your tour will be cancelled as without this information we can not collect you for the tour. PLEASE submit the name of your hotel or accommodation at the time of booking. If your accommodation is not listed please select the closest hotel to your accommodation. Once your booking is made please then contact us through the message center to advise us of the location you are staying. Please be mindful we only pick up from coastal areas along the South and West Coast unless you are booked on a private tour or your booking is 10 or more persons. In such cases we can make exceptions.
If you suffer from motion sickness, we recommend taking precautions before the start of the tour. Please also advise your tour guide. Whilst we can sympathize and will try to make you as comfortable as possible our island roads can be bumpy at windy. We must also ensure we take care of all our customers and ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle. If you are ill on board, you will be required to reimburse the driver before the end of the tour for the cleaning fee of between US seventy five and one hundred and fifty dollars. Thank you for your kind understanding. This is not applicable to the boat portion of your tour.
We offer pick-up from nearly 300 locations across Barbados, including hotels, condominiums, and villas. As pick-up schedules depend on your exact location and the number of guests travelling, your confirmed pick-up time will be provided within a wider time window. If you have not received your pick-up details by the evening before your tour, please contact us through the message center to reconfirm, as schedules may occasionally be adjusted. Please ensure you provide the name of your hotel or accommodation when booking. Without this information, we are unable to arrange transportation, and your booking may be cancelled.
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.