Top St Croix Cultural Tours

Explore the island of St. Croix with your local driver/guide. Learn about the history and culture of the island. An Abundance of views consisting of local architecture and sea views. Many photo opportunities. Wander with your friends or family in this beautiful town filled with remarkable quality architecture, with cobblestone walkways shaded by large arched galleries. The once prestigious residences and mercantile shops of the wealthy Danes, today forms the shopping and restaurant district. The people are reserved and friendly and a smile would go a long way to starting the day off right.

St. Croix is the largest of the US Virgin Islands and is famous for its sun-kissed beaches, welcoming people, and radiant culture. On this self-guided driving tour, you’ll cruise from Christiansted to Frederiksted to uncover the stories that shaped the island, from colonial conquests to the fight for freedom. You’ll also find out why we drive on the left, despite being a US territory. The tour starts at Christiansted Bypass Overlook where, on a clear day, you’ll be able to see the neighboring island of St. Thomas. You’ll enter the heart of Christiansted where I’ll show you Gallows Bay, once the site of public executions. Then, we’ll swing around Altona Lagoon Beach, a local favorite for exercise and recreation. As you drive along the Queen Mary Highway, you’ll learn about the local woman it’s named after and her pivotal role in the 1878 rebellion known as “The Fireburn.”

St. Croix holds one of the most powerful and untold freedom stories in the entire Caribbean — and almost no one knows it. On July 3, 1848, a formerly enslaved man named Moses "Buddhoe" Gottlieb led 8,000 enslaved people in a nonviolent march to Fort Frederik and demanded their freedom. The Danish governor surrendered. Every single person was freed that day — the only successful nonviolent slave revolt leading to immediate emancipation in Caribbean history. His co-conspirator was a man named Admiral Martin King. Over 100 years later, a preacher named Martin Luther King Jr. would use the same strategy to change America. Same name. Same strategy. Different century. This 2.5-hour walking tour brings that story to life through 5 historic stops in Frederiksted, guided by a passionate local storyteller. You will never look at St. Croix the same way again.

Step into the heart of historic Christiansted and awaken your senses with a decadent chocolate tasting experience at Bleu Chocolàt, where Caribbean culture meets handcrafted elegance. This is a family-friendly activity. Children will enjoy the pleasure of eating chocolate, think Willy Wonka - Caribbean Style. Perfect for both adults and children, these delightful experiences take you on a journey through the fascinating world of chocolate — from its rich history to the fine art of tempering, decorating, and design.

Sail through time with this tour through the ancient pirate's nest of Salt River Bay. Used by Conquistadors, Buccaneers, and Pirates for more than two hundred years, to dock, trade and party. This bay is where history and nature are preserved together. Highlights of the tour include Columbus Cove, where the wreck of Pirate Jean Martel's ship waits, and Fort Christiansvaern, which hosted five historic battles.