Walking Tour at Bridgetown Discovering Hidden Treasures

3.4
(5 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Venture off the beaten path and uncover the hidden gems of Bridgetown. Explore lesser-known streets and neighborhoods, where charming historic and colorful buildings await. Browse through quaint shops and boutiques, each offering a unique glimpse into the local culture.
Discover a different side of the city of Bridgetown, go beyond the main attractions, and experience Bridgetown like a local, packed with anecdotes, stories, and hidden gems. Come with me to discover the charming Bridgetown streets, which I have known for most of my life.
A slave Burial ground in an unlikely place: the oldest street in Bridgetown, Lake Folly, Tudor Street, and Baxter's Road, discover what the streets of Bridgetown looked like in the horse and carriage era in the city. This Bridgetown tour is as authentic as it gets.

What's Included

Accredited Tour Guide
Fish cakes are a local delicacy, made from salted cod fish, found on the streets around the Islandgreat for a snack
Private Transportation USD $50

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to Independence Square and meet the Guide in front of the Honorable Errol Barrow Statue, wearing a grey cap, and a white polo shirt with the logo. If you are Driving across the street from Independence Square is the Carlisle car park. https://barbados.org/maps_google.htm?mapPoint=791

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our accredited guide will meet you in Independence Square in the City of Bridgetown in front of the Honorable Errol Barrow Statue, where you will be looking over the best cityscape in the Caribbean. Looking across the river, you will see historic buildings mingling with the modern buildings: the Parliament buildings, the Independence Arch, pleasure crafts around the flowing river, Heroes Square,  the Cenotaph, the Dolphin Fountain, the Chamberlain Bridge, and stories, of course, of the settlement.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bridgetown

    Our accredited guide will stroll you across the boardwalk, (running commentary) and onto Jubilee Gardens and discover the site of one of the island's first Roads.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stroll into Jubilee Gardens, stand, and look at what was described as Bridgetown Fashionable 18th Century Hotels District, the hoteliers were serious businesswomen, find out who they were! and one of the hoteliers connected with Prince William Henry who became King William the 1V. Running Commentary.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Stroll onto Cheapside, hotels were also located in this area and the Temple Yard site where the Masonic Lodge kept it first meetings, find out who is there now!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll pass lakes Folly. Running Commentary

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stroll unto Suttle Street the oldest street in Bridgetown, stroll past historic buildings that were once taverns and pubs, and discover the history of these taverns and pubs and what the top of the building was used for. Also, the best variety of roasted nuts in Bridgetown is roasted on the spot!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Stroll unto Tudor Street where charming and colorful historic buildings await. Browse through quaint shops and boutiques, each offering a unique glimpse into the local culture. Stop for a local snack..

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll onto Baxters Road, the street that never sleeps, with its Chic and Shabby historic buildings.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ruthann Discovery Tours

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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