Top Barbados Day Trips

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.

BANTURE TOURS & EXPERIENCES LTD “A Good Bajan Day” Tour Visit: - Bridgetown - Rihanna Drive - West Coast - Bathsheba - Animal Flower Cave (Public Areas) - Speightstown (Lunch not included) Pickup times & updates are emailed separately ahead of your tour (please check your inbox/junk/spam or booking platform). Enjoy: - Pick Up & Drop Off - Bottled Water Suitable for ALL ages Standard = Shared SUV Tour, designed for up to 4 persons + the driver. See full gallery for SUV photos. Upgrades: (Not Available Same Day) - Comfort Plus: Select 1 Adult & choose Comfort Plus to reserve up to 2 seats - Couples Private Tour: Select 2 Adults & select this option - Private Tour: Select 4 Adults (allows 1–4, ALL ages!). Policies: - Minimum of 2 participants required to operate. - Solo Traveller? We recommend the Solo Traveller option so your tour runs, even if it ends up just being you. - Full refund if we cancel. - Comfort matters to us, we reserve the right to reschedule or cancel if needed.

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.

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.

Admire the white-sand beaches and tropical scenery of Barbados from the water on a catamaran tour that takes you to some epic snorkel spots. With numbers limited to 12 people, there’s plenty of room to relax on deck and enjoy a Bajan buffet lunch and an open bar featuring soft and alcoholic drinks. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Experience the beauty, history and flavor of Barbados on a memorable island adventure. Begin with a visit to the street where Rihanna once lived before heading to the East Coast. Stop at Cherry Tree Hill, then visit the historic Morgan Lewis Windmill, where you can enjoy Bajan Eats, local nibbles and refreshments at the Mosaic Café. Continue through Cattlewash to Bathsheba, home of the famous Soup Bowl, before visiting historic St. John’s Parish Church. Travel on to the Garrison Historic Area for a drive-through with historical commentary from your guide, sharing its military heritage and importance in Barbados’ story. Pass through Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your afternoon continues at the Mount Gay Visitors’ Centre, where guides share Barbados’ rum history before a tasting of Mount Gay’s signature flavors and aromas.

Join our 6 hr expedition in our open vehicles where we share lots of history, geography, culture and some bajan humor as we make our way around the island exploring beautiful sites. Our tour is conducted in an open vehicle which provides panoramic views and our tour drivers are highly knowledgeable and trained how to give a very comprehensive history, geography, culture and humor of our island in a very entertaining way. We are all about customer service and safety.

Ride around to see the ‘real’ Barbados and discover hidden gems. Perfect for cruise passengers and newcomers to see the sights, history, lifestyle and range of attractions the island has to offer. You'll travel in comfort in an air-conditioned mini-van accompanied by your local driver and guide. Complimentary bottled water and rum punch. Highlights include St James Parish Church, Animal Flower Cave, the Morgan Lewis Mill and Bathsheba.

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.

Discover the best of Barbados on this full-day private sightseeing tour from Black Rock. Visit landmarks including Holetown Beach, Bathsheba Beach, Bottom Bay, and Barbados Garrison. Make several photo stops, sample locally made drinks at a rum shop, and enjoy free time to swim or sunbathe on the beaches. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Some cruises can feel crowded and anything but relaxing—but this small-group catamaran adventure is capped at a limited number of guests, creating an intimate, laidback atmosphere from start to finish. Departing from Bridgetown, sail along Barbados’ beautiful coastline with time to snorkel, swim, or simply stretch out and soak up the sun. With breakfast, lunch, and drinks included, there’s nothing to plan or pack—just step aboard and enjoy a day on the water.

There is no better place to spend a beach day than Barbados! Enjoy the silky white sands and turquoise waters of beautiful Carlisle Bay. Your package includes a reserved beach chair and shared umbrella until 5:00 pm, plus complimentary shuttle transfers to and from your accommodation. Carlisle Bay Marine Park is home to six shipwrecks and colorful marine life, including sea turtles, starfish, sand dollars and stingrays, making it a fantastic spot to swim and explore. Savvy On The Bay offers a beach bar, gardens, food truck park, washrooms, outdoor showers and pickleball courts (reservation and payment required). Stay late for a spectacular sunset, generally between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm, with live entertainment. Dine beachfront at Eden or enjoy the Food Truck Park. Meals are not included. Return shuttles: 11:10 am, 1:10 pm, 3:20 pm, 5:20 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm. Hotels over 12 km away are serviced Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

Simplify seeing Barbados's highlights and skip the planning overwhelm with this private sightseeing tour. Avoid the hassle of researching and instead tell your guide what types of sites you want to visit, or get suggestions based on your interests. Customize your own sightseeing itinerary to include destinations such as Harrison's Cave, Hunte's Gardens, St. Nicholas Abbey, or Barbados Wildlife Reserve.

Travel in comfort while exploring Barbados from coast to coast on a private tour from Middletown. Travel hassle-free with roundtrip transportation from your hotel. You have the option to tailor the tour to your interests, and you’ll have plenty of free time to relax at the beach or go for a swim.

Explore the shipwrecks in Barbados' Carlisle Bay, and improve your chances of seeing native marine life on this group glass-bottom boat tour. Enjoy the opportunity to go snorkeling in select, shallow spots, and relax on deck with a shared beach chair and umbrella. Well-suited for travelers looking to take a break from land and unwind out on the water.

Combine visits to three of Barbados' must-see highlights—Harrison's Cave, Bathsheba Beach, and the Barbados Wildlife Reserve—in a single day tour. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, a multi-stop tour is easy and you can enjoy the scenery on the journey. Learn about local wildlife, geology, and flora as you explore.

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.

Spend the day enjoying the sun, sand, and sea in Carlisle Bay—and benefit from hassle-free logistics—on this half-day Barbados shore excursion. This beach outing includes a boat and snorkeling cruise, where you can observe tropical fish, sea horses, turtles, octopus, and much more. Then, head to a beach club where a lounger, umbrella, and a welcome drink are waiting. Round-trip shuttle transportation from the cruise port is provided.

Skip crowded, overwhelming excursions for this small-group, full-day tour of Barbados' highlights—with traveler numbers capped for a relaxed, intimate feel. Check off the island's top attractions, such as Anthony Hunte's masterpiece garden, Bathsheba, Cherry Tree Hill, and St Nicholas Abbey, while a guide provides insider context and insight. At Barbados Wildlife Reserve, spot the island's native wildlife, including monkeys, and refuel like a local over a lunch of traditional dishes.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on this private Barbados Rural Highlights Tour from Black Rock. Discover gorgeous natural scenery with a local guide and driver. Ride the underground tram at Harrison's Cave before visiting historic Codrington College. Learn about local religious practices at St John's Parish Church and explore St. Nicholas Abbey and Steam Railway. Note that lunch is not included on this tour.

Barbados is known for its rum. While you could explore the island's many rum shops independently, this guided tour ensures you have the best experience by taking you to a rum distillery, to find out about the production process, and to the Mount Gay Visitor Centre to taste the varied flavors.

Barbados is the quintessential Caribbean paradise, but many visitors don’t even leave their resort. This full-day sightseeing tour crams all the best bits into one circular tour of the island. Explore the capital of Bridgetown; visit seafront towns such as Oistins, Speightstown, and Holetown; enjoy lunch overlooking North Point; and see the beaches of Bathsheba, Miami, and Foul Bay. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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