Barbados Excursions

There are plenty of great Barbados tours to choose from. According to customer reviews, these are the best tours to book right now:

• Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise
• Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar
• Original Bajan Walking Food Tour
• Electric Bike Bajan Sightseeing Experience (Transport Included)
• 5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

There are many Barbados excursions under US$30, although private tours and boat rides can reach upwards of US$1,000. Overall, you can easily experience the island’s highlights without spending too much, though. Options include Bridgetown walking tours, catamaran cruises, snorkeling excursions, rum tastings, and expert-led historic outings.

On the lower end of the price range, you can book tours such as the Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados for around US$24 per person. This walking tour includes plenty of history with stops at the statue of Lord Horatio Nelson, the Nidhe Israel Synagogue, the screw dock, and the Barbados Parliament House. Pricier options include VIP tours such as Private Tour: Barbados Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise (from US$3,210 per group, up to 10 people), which includes a private sail, snorkeling, swimming with sea turtles, and unlimited drinks.

Barbados tours cover a varied array of activities and excursions across the island. There are food and drink focused tours, like rum tastings, mixology and cooking classes, and Bridgetown food tours. Nature and wildlife are also a focus, with snorkeling excursions, monkey feeding experiences, hikes and bike rides, visiting the famous Harrison’s Cave, and swimming with turtles. Plus, you can experience history tours, catamaran sails, and underwater adventures on a submarine.

Consider an all-day or multi-day tour to pack in as many sights and activities as possible. For example, the PADI Freediver Course in Barbados gives you two days of lessons and water time to experience static and dynamic freediving in the aqua waters of Barbados.

In order to get a taste of the island, a minimum of three days in Barbados is recommended. This should give you enough time to enjoy some relaxation time at the beach, experience some water sports and snorkeling excursions, and sample some of the food and drink experiences. For a fuller experience, you’ll want about five days to do some hiking, visit historic sites, and tour the capital of Bridgetown.

The best months for visiting Barbados are between July and November. Although that is hurricane season for the Caribbean, Barbados is not typically hit by hurricanes, and it maintains steady warm weather. Temperatures are typically between the mid-70s and mid-80s all year. You can also visit between December and April and have great weather, but this is peak season so you should expect larger crowds and higher prices for flights and hotels.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Barbados:

• Harrison’s Cave
• Carlisle Bay
• St. Nicholas Abbey
• Bathsheba Beach
• Barbados Wildlife Reserve

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There are tons of great trips to take from Barbados. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise
• Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar
• 5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch
• Elegance Catamaran Turtles Swim and Lunch Cruise
• Full-Day 360 Degrees Tour in Barbados with Pickup

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Barbados. Here are some of the best Barbados activities under US$25:

• A Guided Walking Tour of a History of a City - Bridgetown
• Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown, Barbados
• Chocolate Factory Tour in Barbados
• A 2-Hour Historic Walking Tour of Speightstown
• Arlington House Museum Self-Guided Tour

It’s no secret that Barbados is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise
• Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar
• Electric Bike Bajan Sightseeing Experience (Transport Included)
• 5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch
• Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

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According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Barbados:

• Mount Gay Rum Visitor Center
• Barbados Museum & Historical Society

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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Barbados. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise
• Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar
• 5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch
• Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure
• Elegance Catamaran Turtles Swim and Lunch Cruise

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Barbados has enough activities to entertain every member of your family. Here are some of the top kid-friendly tours to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure
• Barbados Small-Group Monkey Feeding Experience
• Welchman Hall Gully, Hunte’s Garden and Peg Farm Family Day
• Atlantis Submarine Day Tour

View all of Viator’s top family-friendly tours in Barbados.