Top Speightstown Historical Tours

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.

Experience the beauty, history and flavor of Barbados on a memorable island adventure. Begin with a stop at Rihanna Drive, where you’ll see the home where Rihanna lived for part of her childhood and learn about her Barbadian roots. Continue with a drive through the historic Garrison area while your guide shares stories of its military heritage, important landmarks and role in Barbados’ history. Visit historic St. John’s Parish Church, perched high above the East Coast, before heading to Bathsheba, famous for its dramatic scenery and legendary Soup Bowl. Next, visit the historic Morgan Lewis Windmill and enjoy Bajan Eats, local nibbles and refreshments at the Mosaic Café. Travel on to Cherry Tree Hill for beautiful countryside and coastal views, then continue through Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour concludes at SAVVY on the Bay at Carlisle Bay, where you can relax and enjoy the beachfront setting. 1:10pm 3:20pm 5:20pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm

Go beyond the beach bars and get a richer experience of Barbados, the birthplace of rum, on a tour focused on the story of the beverage. First, visit the gorgeous St Nicholas Abbey, a historic plantation house and garden, discovering their award-winning range of rums. After lunch and a short stop in the beautiful beach town of Bathsheba, arrive at the Mount Gay visitor center for a guided tasting of their world-class rum range.

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.

Spend the day exploring the natural heritage of Barbados. At Harrison’s Cave, marvel at the limestone formations during a tram ride. Learn about rum making at St. Nicholas Abbey, and see one of two still functioning wind driven mills at Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill. Stroll among wildlife, including green monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, and enjoy a scenic drive along the east coast of the island.

Combine a visit to one of the top natural wonders on Barbados with rum tasting with this combo tour. At Harrison's Cave, ride an electric tram through the tunnels and marvel at the intriguing stalactites, stalagmites, pools, and waterfalls. At Mount Gay Visitor Center, tour the distillery, learn how rum is produced, and enjoy a rum tasting.

Spend your morning sampling rum and enjoying Barbados' natural beauty. Visit St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Distillery to learn about rum making and sample 12- and 18-year rums. Stop at Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill, then enjoy a scenic drive along the east coast, concluding with a tour of the Flower Forest Botanical Gardens in an air-conditioned vehicle.