Old Road Town Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Old Road Town. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• St Kitts Half-Day Rainforest Tour

• St. Kitts Scenic Train Experience

• St Kitts Traditional Lunch & Half Day Island Tour

• St. Kitts Rainforest Rumble (with Snacks)

While it’s free to visit Old Road Town on your own, there are several guided tours that can help you learn about the historic fishing village with an expert guide—and add some adventure to your trip. Tours of the island that include time at Old Road Town start at around US$97, while scenic train rides that pass by the town start at US$135. You can also see the town during a rainforest tour, starting at US$75.

Yes, Old Road Town is worth visiting. This coastal town—the oldest English settlement in the Eastern Caribbean, founded in 1623—is a less-traveled, more authentically local side of St. Kitts, offering a glimpse into the island's colonial history, and earlier. The streets provide valuable context for local attractions like the Wingfield Estate and the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, and are also the site of ancient Carib petroglyphs. Book a guided tour that includes Old Road Town, and you'll benefit from a local expert's commentary while combining the town with other island highlights.

Per one customer who booked the St Kitts Half-Day Rainforest Tour, "Absolutely brilliant, had a great day. Our guide had a great knowledge of all animals and plant life. Highly recommend."

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Old Road Town. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in St Kitts:

• Basseterre

• Timothy Hill

• Romney Manor

• Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park

• Berkeley Memorial

The best way to experience Old Road Town is in combination with other nearby attractions, such as a rum and estate tour or a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brimstone Hill Fortress. This helps you see more of the island’s heritage along with sweeping scenic views.

Yes, Old Road Town is open and welcomes visitors. The historic village is easy to access by rental car, taxi, or guided tour. Top sights include the botanical gardens at Romney Manor, the ruins of a historic sugar plantation at Wingfield Estate, and a fully operational rum distillery at Old Road Rum Co. You can also see Carib rock carvings here, which predate English settlement.