Top Barbados Plantation Tours

Group tours lack the flexibility to adapt the itinerary to each participant's interests. Choose to visit just the parts of Barbados that interest you on this private tour. Travel at your own pace along a route specially created for you. Get the chance to ask questions, stop to take photos, or linger at the places that most appeal to you.

See what Barbados was like back in the 17th century as you explore St. Nicholas Abbey on a self-guided tour. Make your own way to the abbey and walk through the Great House to see several artifacts from the Amerindian settlement through colonial times. Then, visit the artisan distillery where you can see how rum is made from can to bottle.

This unique tour has options for train journey only or combining it with the Great House and Distillery tour giving visitors a shorter train ride while still experiencing the enjoyment of the plantation and guided tours of the house and distillery.

Travel back in time to the 17th century with a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey on this half-day, guided tour. The Plantation House was built around 1658 and is now home to an award-winning rum distillery. Sip on samples of rum and tour the grounds on a guided tour. You can also add a visit to the Heritage Railway where you board a restored steam engine and take a round-trip ride to Cherry Tree Hill.

Explore one Barbados’ most impressive natural wonders and tour a historic plantation on this half-day tour. First, visit Harrison’s Cave and marvel at the unique limestone cavern with its incredible speleothems, flow stones, and pools. Next, take a tour of St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th-century plantation house that is now home to a popular rum distillery and sample some St. Nicholas Abbey rum.

Get the most from rural Barbados on a private tour that gives you optimum choice with the bonus of a driver-guide’s recommendations. Plan your sightseeing with your guide’s help and settle into a comfortable private vehicle to experience the island’s country and coastal attractions. Alternatively, follow the recommended itinerary to ensure you cover Barbados’ natural highlights such as Bathsheba and Hunte’s Gardens, and also stop for shopping and lunch (own expense). Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included.

Increase your chances of discovering marine life beneath the waters of Carlisle Bay on this group boat trip from Bridgetown. Enjoy an activity package that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling equipment, and an on-board crew. Whether you want to get in the water to swim among tropical fish, stingrays, seahorses, turtles, and shipwrecks, or view it from a glass-bottom viewing area, enjoy relaxing out on the sea.

Step back in time and discover a little of Barbados’ rich history, island charm and natural beauty on this delightful half-day adventure, with something for the whole family to enjoy. Begin your journey at the historic Haymans Sugar Factory, now beautifully transformed into a lively marketplace. Wander through charming shops filled with locally crafted treasures, discover unique souvenirs and enjoy a taste of authentic Bajan flavours. Next, journey to the magnificent St. Nicholas Abbey, one of Barbados’ most treasured historic landmarks. Explore the fascinating story of this beautifully preserved plantation estate, admire its remarkable architecture and discover the art of traditional Barbadian rum-making. Then comes a highlight for all ages! Climb aboard the heritage steam train for a nostalgic ride through lush tropical countryside, winding through the estate's beautiful grounds towards breathtaking views of Cherry Tree Hill and the island’s rugged East Coast.

Get a comprehensive overview of Barbados on this full-day tour that takes travelers from coast to coast. Listen to commentary from a guide on the history and culture of Barbados while traveling all over the island. Since all transportation is provided, this tour eliminates the hassle of renting a car and puzzling over directions. Highlights include Speightstown, Holetown, North Point, Bathsheba, and lunch at Sand Dunes.

Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve at feeding time to interact with some of the resident animals. This half-day guided tour lets you learn about the biology and behavior of animals such as peacocks, iguana, tortoise, and the Barbados green monkey. You'll also make stops on the East Coast and North Point of the island for panoramic views and photo ops on the journey.

Some sailing excursions in Barbados can be crowded experiences; avoid that uncomfortable feeling on this catamaran cruise, which sails with just a small number of passengers. After jumping into the water to swim and snorkel, enjoy the open bar, snacks, and Bajan buffet lunch as you cruise the coastline.

The railway is an authentic steam experience with historic locomotives and traditional open air carriages allowing comfortable travel across the plantation.

Book a fast-track arrival service to receive VIP treatment and breeze through the crowds at Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport. Upon touchdown, meet your friendly representative and enter a priority line through immigration. Get assistance with your checked bags and sail through a separate customs line before being escorted to your ground transportation. Begin your Barbados vacation immediately, avoiding long lines and immigration hassles.

Immerse yourself in the legacy of Barbados rum at the historic West Indies Rum Distillery, which was founded in 1893 by George Stade. Visit the world's oldest surviving pot still and walk the grounds of the Distiller’s Vault, which contains decades-old recipes, blueprints, and more. Of course, enjoy a tasting straight from the barrel and sample four rums on a scenic beach look-out deck.

Cruise the west coast of Barbados on a 60-foot (18-meter) catamaran. Make two stops to experience life under the sea at premier snorkeling spots, including a shipwreck. Swim among tropical fish, vibrant corals, and possibly turtles. Choose between three- or five-hour excursions. Unlimited drinks and a light breakfast are included, with lunch on the five-hour cruise. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for select hotels.

Barbados is home to many delicious eateries but, as a visitor, it can be difficult to find the locals' favorite spots serving the best food. Join this walking food tour through the streets of Bridgetown and indulge in a real Bajan experience by sampling great cuisine at some of the city's best off-the-beaten-path culinary treasures.

This private tour teaches you all about Barbados’s famous rum, and you’ll have samples, too. Your guide takes care of the logistics, so you and your group just need to enjoy the places you visit and the beverages you try. Check out St. Nicholas Abbey and Cherry Tree Hill, visit the Mount Gay Visitor Center to learn all about the famous Mount Gay Rum, and much more.

Discover Barbados’ rich history on a 3-hour tour of St. Nicholas Abbey, and get a glimpse of the island’s colonial past on a 17th-century sugar plantation. See Caribbean heirlooms and antiques in the elegant Jacobean mansion and sip a glass of classic Barbadian rum punch. Stroll the lush grounds from the Great House to the cane fields, visit an old mill and distillery then dine at an onsite café with views towards the estate’s verdant gullies and forests.

Combine some of Barbados' top cultural, natural, and historic sights on a single tour from Bridgetown. With a guide in the lead providing commentary, stop at Earth Works Pottery, St. John's Church, the Flower Forest Garden, Bathsheba, and the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Sit down for a lunch midday at the Sand Dunes Bar with views of the rugged coast.

Your heritage lunch and tour is your chance to immerse yourself in an authentically Barbadian experience that pays tribute to the complex history of the island while allowing you to enjoy a positive, adaptive reuse of an historical space. Every guest will be able to appreciate the blend of the culture, gastronomy and beauty of the island in this unique space.

Make the most of your limited time in Barbados on a sightseeing tour that conveniently combines the island’s top highlights into one seamless experience—so there's no need to worry about planning routes, transportation, or where to eat. Explore historic Bridgetown and its UNESCO-listed garrison, visit Holetown and the 17th-century St. James Parish Church, and admire the mega-yachts at Port St. Charles and Port Ferdinand marinas. The tour also includes a stop at St. Nicholas Abbey Plantation, Animal Flower Cave, and the east coast of Bathsheba.