Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the best of Antigua and Barbuda on this fully customizable private tour of the island. Visit key landmarks such as Nelson’s Dock Yard, Shirley’s Heights, Devil’s Bridge, and more as you travel around in an air-conditioned minivan. Learn about the Island's culture and take in the picturesque island scenery from many beaches and viewpoints around the island. Drinks are included.
- Opportunity to create your own itinerary to explore the island of Antigua and Barbuda
- See Nelson’s Dock Yard, Shirley’s Heights, Devil’s Bridge, and Betty’s Hope
- Sip drinks while on board and learn about the local culture
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and vehicle
What's Included
- Beverages/Water
- Professional local guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees to all sights
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
The scheduled start time is 9:30AM, though this may be changed upon request. We do pickups from all ports, vacation homes, Airbnb properties, private homes, all other accommodation properties or any point on the island. If you are staying at an Airbnb property or private home, please provide directions. Staying at Sandals Resort? Please let us know if you are on the Caribbean or Mediterranean side. Arriving at the Antigua Cruise Port? Your ship will dock in the shopping center where there are two sections; Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay. Our representative who will be carrying a handheld Antigua VIP Tours sign will be awaiting you at our meeting point, which is in ZONE 7 at Heritage Quay Shopping Center. GETTING TO THE MEETING POINT If you’re docked at the Heritage Quay Pier walk straight ahead and as you exit you will see the different zones on your left. Feel free to ask for directions. If you’re docked at Redcliffe Quay Pier, please make a left as soon as you exit and walk along the boardwalk until you get to the Heritage Quay Pier. At this pier, make a right and as you walk straight ahead, the zones will be ahead of you, look for ZONE 7
Itinerary
1
Nelson's Dockyard
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Betty's Hope
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Devil's Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Shirley Heights
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Valley Church Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
The Blockhouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 247 reviews
cinnie02, Mar 2026
Having never been before we wanted a good private tour of the island and we got it! Our guide was amazing and knowledgeable and talked the entire ride which we loved. He kept pointing out different sites and things ro see. Was never bored on the drive. You can tell he loves his island and loves to show it off. Amazing sites and had a really great lunch at a Mamas Delight. Alot of variety of food all got different things. All 6 of us had only positive things to say. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such a great experience and enjoyed the tour, sights, and lunch at Mama’s Delight ! It means a lot to hear everyone had a wonderful time—thank you for the recommendation!
danielle_h, Mar 2026
Rob was very knowledgeable and a great host for a full island tour. Rob knows the island very well and made the day fun. Tom and Danielle from Canada
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Tom and Danielle! 🇨🇦 We’re so glad you enjoyed the island tour with Rob. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words ! Hope to see you again in Antigua!
Vicki_P, Mar 2026
Great way to see the island. Great local onions the chance to eat genuine Antiguan lunch.
Much easier than trying to drive yourself.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the island and experiencing a genuine Antiguan lunch. We hope to welcome you back to Antigua and Barbuda again soon!
Anjli_S, Mar 2026
I’m honestly speechless after today’s trip! We had the most amazing experience with Stephan as our driver and guide. His knowledge of Antigua was excellent, and he went above and beyond to make sure my mum was comfortable and well looked after throughout the day.
He even took us to see both cricket stadiums and gave us extra time at the beach — a beautiful bay that is perfect for people with reduced mobility. Stephan really listened to what we wanted and tailored the day to our needs, making sure we truly experienced the island.
One of the highlights was the authentic local lunch at a small place run by an elderly couple. The food was fantastic and they also had great options for vegetarians.
It was such a special day and a trip I will never forget. Thank you, Stephan, for making it so memorable! Pay a little extra for a private tour - it's worth every penny!!!!! And the meeting point is super easy to find once you get off your Cruise Ship!
Philip_T, Mar 2026
We had a truly amazing day exploring stunning Antigua with Rob. Rob showed us everything on the itinerary and more with sufficient time at each stop. He shared so much information of everywhere on the island and joined us at each stop and happily took photographs. We particularly adored Nelson’s Dockyard/English harbour and the views from Shirley Heights were fabulous. We very much enjoyed seeing Betty’s Hope and Devil’s Bridge. Long bay beach was beautiful along with valley church beach. Rob is rightly very proud of his country and we could not have had a better guide to explore this stunning country. We would strongly recommend doing this amazing tour with Rob.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing day exploring Antigua with Rob. He truly loves sharing the beauty and history of the island, and we’re glad you enjoyed all the stops along the way. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we really appreciate the recommendation!
Adrian_A, Mar 2026
I have nothing but praise for our guide, Rob, and what he put together for us. I have one criticism of the organisation, but I'll leave that to the end.
We contacted the operator in advance, and told them we wanted to be at a certain place to do a side activity, that we had a folding scooter and that we didn't want to go up heights (well, my wife didn't).
He accommodated all of that with a smile, and whenever he could, he gave us five star treatment. His knowledge of the island and its people was first rate, and he was determined that we leave Antigua with an understanding of who they are and what they're like.
Highlights: an included lunch at a tiny little local restaurant (salted codfish and fungee), a visit to the most amazing beach (pigeon point) and surviving the road to Devil's Bridge.
Thank you, Rob, for an amazing day.
Our one criticism was that we were not sent adequate information about the meeting point, and ended up standing in the wrong place until a local tourist officer sorted us out.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Rob and that he was able to tailor the day to your needs while sharing his knowledge and love for the island. We’ll certainly take note of your feedback regarding the meeting point information and work to improve our communication going forward. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Antigua again soon! 🌴
Jennifer_M, Feb 2026
We had a great trip with Stephan. He was very informative along the way. The restaurant he selected for lunch was exactly what we wanted. Customized to our taste.
We added in the donkey sanctuary and it was a nice 20 minute point of interest.
A wonderful day for sure and I would definitely recommend this tour (and Stephan).
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great trip with Stephan and that everything — from the customized lunch spot to the donkey sanctuary stop — was just what you were hoping for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another amazing day in Antigua!
Kate_L, Feb 2026
Terrific tour with Stefan! Informative and catered tour to our preferences. We say so much of the island!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello Kate,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback we’ll be sure to share it with Stefan!
janaetitmus, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful tour once we located the operator. The location given to meet is detailed but not where they were. It should be updated. Otherwise we enjoyed our day on Antigua so much! Stephon was a very great guide. So accommodating and knowledgeable. He took great care of us and shared such great information on his island!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed your day in Antigua and that Stephon took great care of you. We appreciate the feedback on the meeting location and will definitely work on improving those details. Hope to welcome you again!
Keri_S, Jan 2026
Stephan was great and very accommodating to our group! He showed us some history and found a beautiful beach we were able to enjoy and avoid some rain! It was a beautiful island and wish we could have enjoyed more time! We will be back!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad Stephan made your tour memorable and helped you enjoy the island despite the rain. Can’t wait to welcome you back!
Jim_G, Jan 2026
Stephan is fabulous..he took us everywhere and even stopped for us to buy a beer! I can't recommend him highly enough...
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time with Stephan. He definitely knows how to make the experience fun and memorable. We truly appreciate the high recommendation! 🍻😊
Lindsey_M, Jan 2026
Stephan was incredible! He went above and beyond to make our tour unforgettable. From the moment we met him, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and full of personality. Truly the kind of guide who makes you feel cared for every step of the way. He even customized our itinerary on the spot when he realized we had already visited one of the planned stops, which made the day feel even more personal. We had an absolute blast with him, highly recommend his tours. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing experience with Stephan. He truly takes pride in going the extra mile, and we’re glad he helped make your tour unforgettable. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Ronald_F, Jan 2026
Stephon our guide was outstanding, very knowledgeable about the area both historically and the geography and the agricultural activities and plant species. He was very courteous and went out of his way to please us. The experience of this tour was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear Stephon made your tour exceptional and exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Ian_W, Jan 2026
Had a great time , steffan our guide for the day was excellent , seen a lot of the main island attractions in Antigua, also flexible with our time
Nice guy and informative
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear Stephon made your tour exceptional and exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Greg_N, Dec 2025
Our guide Rob was very attentive and took good care of us, however he seemed to point out things as we drove along which we had a hard time figuring out what he was referring too. Perhaps a bit too much, "here's a school, here's a hospital, etc." instead of sharing some good historical information of the island.
The biggest flaw with this tour is the routing - the first 1.5hrs+ is simply driving through back-roads with nothing of note to see. Even the drive through St. John was kind of a waste as we just drove through it with no stops. The good stuff on the tour was all at the back-end, which means we were rushed particularly at Nelson's Dockyard where we could have spent as much as an hour but were afraid of missing the last tender back to our ship.
In summary, if they cut the tour in half and just did from Devil's Bridge onwards, it would be a much better tour. Otherwise, the first half is a waste of time.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that Rob took good care of you and was attentive throughout the tour. We appreciate your comments regarding the pacing, routing, and information shared, as guest experiences help us continue to improve. Your suggestions have been noted, and we’ll certainly take them into consideration as we refine our tours. Thank you again for touring with us.
Jami_B, Dec 2025
Great!!! I enjoyed the tour. Provided great cultural history, enjoyed the local native restaurant, tour, etc. Loved the views…they were OMG!!! Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re happy you enjoyed the cultural history, local cuisine, and those amazing views. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again!
Rebecca_N, Dec 2025
Excellent tour. Our tour guide was Rody (?) and he was wonderful. Told us all about the island and shared personal stories. Which really shows the true spirit of the island. We loved every moment. He was very professional but down to earth , answered my husband’s 1001 questions with a smile. The restaurant we went for lunch was delicious and authentic island food.
Book this tour you will be glad you did, not only do you get to see the many sights but you get a true sense of the culture of the beautiful people. Thank you again for the awesome unforgettable experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Rody made your experience memorable with his knowledge and stories. We’re also glad you loved the authentic island lunch. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! 🌴
naomiweinberg22, Dec 2025
6 of us on the tour. Our private guide, Rob, was friendly and happy to show us the beautiful island – many incredible views, some history, and more. He was willing to modify our plan based upon our wishes. He covered a lot of the island. The restaurant for lunch was fine, but not fabulous. But we got a local “flavor” of the cuisine.
Johannes_H, Dec 2025
This tour was simply outstanding. Our guide Stephan was so informative and helpful and we really liked his positive and fun attitude! The sites you visit are really nice and the guide leads you through while also giving time to explore at each site independently. Van was comfortable and air conditioned. Food for lunch was exceptional at a small local restaurant which was a superb touch. We highly recommend (after Stephan suggested to us) the local foods of Fungi and Ducana with cod fish and swordfish! What a superb trip!
Joy_D, Dec 2025
This was a really wonderful way to see lots of the Island. Our Guide Stefan was the best! He was informative and courteous. The van was clean and cool. We got to experience local food for lunch, had rum punch with island rum, stopped for fresh melons and ended the day cooling off at the beach. 10/10 recommend. Stefan is a gem!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time exploring the island with us. Stefan will be so happy to know you enjoyed his guidance — he truly is a gem!
We’re glad you loved the local food, rum punch, fresh fruit stops, and beach time, and that the ride was comfortable throughout the day. Thanks again for the 10/10 recommendation — we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable island experience soon! 🌴☀️🍹
David_E, Nov 2025
My driver, Stephan and the tour would get five stars. I gave it four stars because the company told me to meet them one place until the driver to meet us at another place and it took 30 minutes and a lot of phone calls to get that worked out. It started a day off with aggravation, but the day ended enjoyable.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello David,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for highlighting Stephan’s excellent service — we’re thrilled to hear he helped make your day enjoyable!
We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the meeting point. That mix-up should not have happened, and we understand how frustrating it can be to start your day that way. We’ve already reviewed the situation with our team to ensure clearer communication moving forward so this doesn’t occur again.
We truly appreciate your patience and are grateful you still allowed us the opportunity to show you a great time. We hope to welcome you back for an even smoother experience in the future!
Warm Regards,
Joshua_K, Nov 2025
We had Rob for the day and he was great. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He also went above and beyond to help me out with finding a local cell phone repair. We got to see the entire island and had enough time at each stop.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great day with Rob. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge of the island, and we’re glad his extra help with the cell phone repair made your experience even smoother.
It’s great to know you were able to explore the entire island and enjoy each stop with enough time. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Samuel_R, Sep 2025
Rob, our guide, was always a kind person. He loves his job and was always ready to answer our questions about the things we wanted to know more about. Thank you, Rob. It was an excellent tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Rob made the experience memorable with his knowledge and friendliness. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with him. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
MicheleR_A, Sep 2025
We went to all the spots that were recommended. Our guide, Rob, was friendly, personable and knowledgable. We asked him to surprise us for lunch and he took us to a remarkable local eatery where we had Roti…delicious. I would recommend this tour and Rob.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed visiting the recommended spots and that Rob made the day both fun and informative. We love that you trusted him to surprise you with lunch—Roti is definitely a local favorite! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Ashlee_S, Jul 2025
The tour was great we went to so many different places and saw so many different things our driver and tour guide John was great 10/10 would definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Antigua.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring Antigua and enjoyed all the different stops along the way. We're especially happy to know that our guide made your experience memorable — we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
We truly appreciate your 10/10 recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to our island again in the future.
Brandon_T, Jul 2025
Amazing opportunity to truly experience Antigua. Beautiful place with so much beauty, not only from the island but from the people. Sean was absolutely amazing and we would love to do another tour. Great way to spend the day.
JOSEPH_W, Jul 2025
Robert was wonderful! We saw the island-and got a wonderful history lesson from Robert, our guide. No questions were out of bounds-we learned quite a bit about Antigua-its history-and what is on the horizon. Only great things ahead for this place!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We're delighted to hear that you had such a meaningful experience exploring the island with Robert. He’s passionate about sharing Antigua’s rich history and culture, and we’re glad his insights made your tour both informative and memorable.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we couldn't agree more — only great things ahead for this beautiful island!
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Stuart_D, Jul 2025
Robert was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable, pleasant and polite. He answered any questions we had. The VIP tour is excellent and well worth doing . We would not hesitate to book with Viator again.
Michelle_L, Jul 2025
Great tour of the island. Robert was so informative and nice. We felt like VIP’s all day. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Robert made you feel like true VIPs throughout the day. His passion and knowledge of the island really shine, and we're glad that came through in your experience.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Antigua again soon!
Warm regards,
Seana Weathered
Administrative Assistant
Molly_C, May 2025
Robert was a fantastic guide, he was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and also taught us a lot about life in Antigua. We had a great time. He showed us all the sights on the island. Even making an unscheduled stop at the cricket ground so I could have a look. We had a great day and would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Robert. He's truly passionate about sharing the beauty and culture of Antigua, and we're glad he made your tour memorable. we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon !
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