Hamilton Tours and Tickets

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

• Bermudaful Island Tour

• Rising Son Catamaran Adventure in Bermuda

• Island Wrap Around Tour of Bermuda

• Bermuda Food Tour: Eat, Drink, and Explore

• Crystal Caves, Hamilton Shopping, and Beach Tour

It’s free to visit Hamilton, the capital city of Bermuda. However, there are plenty of tours to help you navigate Hamilton highlights and go deeper into its history. Panoramic island tours that feature Hamilton cost from US$75, while food and drink tours of Hamilton favorites start from US$134.

The main attractions in Hamilton include the waterfront promenade of Front Street, where rainbow-colored buildings house souvenir stores, British-style pubs, and restaurants; the lush Botanical Gardens, filled with tropical fruit plants and hibiscus; and the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, home to more than 1,500 works of art.

Accommodation options in Hamilton span from midrange bed-and-breakfasts and self-catering apartments to swanky 5-star boutique hotels with adjoining beach clubs overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean. Expect higher nightly hotel rates during Bermuda’s peak season, from May through October. The spring shoulder season of March and April offers comfortable temps with lower prices.

Bermuda’s national cocktail is the rum swizzle, a fruity blend of rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine. In terms of food, must-try dishes include a fried fish sandwich and a hearty bowl of seafood chowder. For breakfast, sample codfish and potatoes or a sweet coffee roll topped with icing.

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the best beaches near Hamilton. The pink sands of Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda’s most famous beach, are a 20-minute drive away, while Warwick Long Bay is around 15 minutes away. The nearest beach to Hamilton is the rose-tinged Elbow Beach.