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Learn about the history of Bridgetown and Barbados with this small-group walking tour around Bridgetown with a historian guide. Hear fascinating stories and lesser-known insights as you walk around highlights like Independence Arch, National Heroes Square, Jubilee Gardens, Chamberlain Bridge, and more. Includes snacks and bottled water.

Our tours are unique in that we carry limited numbers (maximum 10 guests) and the experience is personalised, in an uncrowded atmosphere. We also provide all the snorkel and safety equipment for our guests and avoid the crowds as much as possible whilst snorkelling.

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 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.

Experience life under the Caribbean Sea on the Atlantic Submarine! On your 40-minute journey, you’ll be submerged to depths of over 100 feet (30 meters), passing vibrant corals, tropical fish, and a sunken shipwreck. Your expert co-pilot will explain facts about the marine life and reef while you descend into the ocean. This is a unique opportunity to see the deep sea, usually only accessible to scuba divers, within a safe, dry vessel.

Maximize limited time in Barbados on this combo sightseeing and beach tour that’s ideal for cruise ship passengers. Visit historic landmarks such as the Morgan Lewis Windmill, St. John's Church, the UNESCO-listed Garrison Historic Area, and even drive past the home where Rihanna once lived. You'll also have a chance to relax on a lounger at a beach for a perfect balance of sightseeing and downtime.

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.

Spend the afternoon cruising to sunset on this epic boat ride from Bridgetown. Travel the open sea on a comfortable catamaran and sail along the western coast of Barbados. You’ll have opportunities to snorkel in two different locations in the Caribbean Sea. Get an up-close look at tropical marine life like turtles, fish, and manta rays. Catch the picturesque sunset while you sip on drinks from the open bar and savor snacks on board.

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.

Discover some of Barbados’ top natural wonders with this half-day tour of Harrison’s Cave, which includes time at a beach bar. Travel with ease thanks to included hotel pickup and drop-off, then board an electric tram to explore the underground limestone caverns' winding tunnels and dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Afterward, relax at the beach bar for as long as you like before returning.

Immerse yourself in the legacy of Barbados rum at the historic West Indies Rum Distillery, which was founded in 1893 by George Stade. Visit the world's oldest surviving pot still and walk the grounds of the Distiller’s Vault, which contains decades-old recipes, blueprints, and more. Of course, enjoy a tasting straight from the barrel and sample four rums on a scenic beach look-out deck.

Combine snorkeling with sunbathing on a 2-in-1 tour that reveals the best of Carlisle Bay at Harbour Lights beach club. This combo package not only includes a snorkeling tour that will increase your chances of spotting some of Barbados’ three different types of turtle, but also comes with a sun lounger and umbrella for you to relax on afterwards.

Animal lovers will enjoy this opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most special wildlife in Barbados. Start your day at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, helping the monkeys with their mid-morning snack and watching them zip through the trees. After lunch, cruise to Carlisle Bay to swim with the turtles and snorkel at a shipwreck, and get active at a fun waterslide before your return trip.

Maximize your time in Barbados with a full-day itinerary that includes historic landmarks, UNESCO-listed monuments, and tropical beaches. Stroll along Bathsheba Beach, visit the Morgan Lewis Windmill, St. John's Church, and the Garrison Historic Area, and even drive past Rihanna’s old house. During the second part of the day, cruise on Carlisle Bay to swim with wild sea turtles and snorkel at a shipwreck. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Barbados is packed with natural beauty and historic treasures, but knowing where to go—and how to fit it all into one day—can be a challenge for travelers with limited time on the island. This half-day tour solves that problem by bringing together multiple natural highlights into one seamless experience—covering far more ground than you would on your own. Visit Anthony Hunte’s masterpiece garden, a lush tropical oasis set inside a natural sinkhole, and see the powerful Atlantic surf at Bathsheba. From there, visit the Morgan Lewis Windmill, enjoy a photo opportunity at Cherry Tree Hill, and finish at St. Nicholas Abbey—one of the last authentic 17th-century plantation houses.

Get an overview of Barbados in a day with this sightseeing tour that takes you around the entire island. Travel around in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup to top highlights like Oistins, Bottom Bay, Codrington College, St. John’s Parish, Bathsheba Beach, Speightstown, and Holetown, passing by Bridgetown and Barbados Garrison on the way. Includes lunch.

Don’t follow an itinerary set by someone else—see Barbados your way on a private tour that gives you complete freedom to tailor your plan for the day. Whether you want to relax on white-sand beaches, discover the history of Bridgetown, or see taste rum at the Mount Gay Visitor Center, this tour takes care of your every wish and saves you the hassle of car hire.

See what Barbados was like back in the 17th century as you explore St. Nicholas Abbey on a self-guided tour. Make your own way to the abbey and walk through the Great House to see several artifacts from the Amerindian settlement through colonial times. Then, visit the artisan distillery where you can see how rum is made from can to bottle.

The vibrant coral reefs and exotic marine life of Barbados are even more spectacular by night. On this tour, hop aboard the Atlantis Submarine and discover the wonders of the ocean on a thrilling nocturnal tour. Reaching depths of up to 150 feet (46 meters), you’ll have chance to spot rare nocturnal marine life, admire the illuminated corals, and see what happens underwater after-dark. Finally, celebrate your return to land with a cocktail reception.

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.

Unless you hire a car, visiting Barbados’ Harrison’s Cave and Hunte’s Gardens in half a day can mean juggling public buses and cabs. This tour takes you to both by air-conditioned coach: eliminating any worries about transport or tickets. Explore the stalactite- and stalagmite-filled Harrison’s Cave by tram car, and soak in the botanical delights of Hunte’s Gardens. Pickup and drop-off at hotels and Bridgetown cruise port are included.

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.

For visitors in an unfamiliar place, it can be difficult to know where to spend the evening. This tour of Barbados' south coast makes the tough decisions for you. You'll visit several of the island's top restaurants, sampling their best dishes, and enjoy cocktails prepared by Barbados' top mixologists.

Gain an authentic impression of the underground caves and rivers of Barbados. The island consists of limestone and has many beautiful caverns adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Cole's Cave has had limited human modification so you'll enjoy a unique, natural experience. While walking up the river you'll become immersed in nature, and the included flashlights will guarantee you won't miss a second of adventure.