Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados

4.8
(221 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

There’s no better way to explore the beauty and wonders of Barbados than with a walking tour through the City of Bridgetown which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the few World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean. Bridgetown Barbados is full of interesting history that dates back to 400 years, the culture, people, food, and amazing sights. See our fantastic attractions like the Barbados Parliament Buildings, the Screw Dock, and walk the boardwalk on the site where Africans persons were bought from the Atlantic Ocean to be enslaved.

What's Included

Bottle Water
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go into Independence Square, and look for a statue of Errol Walton Barrow, the guide will be standing next to the Statue.

End point

The last stop on the tour is the Parliament Buildings!

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A Brief History of Pelican Island was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle. Find Out What Happen to the Island!!!. Pelican Craft Center commemorates the Island with more than 30 shops, locally made jewelry, clothing, leatherware, cigar factory locally made crystal pieces local cuisine and much more

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stroll across the street to the Bridgetown Fish Market.and see the catch of the day, and the fish vendors boning fish, take pictures of the second oldest fish market in Barbados

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bridgetown

    Barbados has the world’s most extensive collection of 400 17th and 18th century English iron cannons. Barbados was a base of great significance for the British military that was stationed on the island in the 1700s to protect their colonies of islands. The National Armory contains most of the collection, though others can be found all around the island. View Cannons at St. James Forte.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bridgetown

    The Broad Walk To the west of Chamberlain Bridge is the Broad Walk, a wooden boardwalk that runs along the waterfront, offering a fabulous view of the UNESCO City of Bridgetown.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bridgetown

    The Independence Arch Bridgetown Adorned with symbols of Barbados heritage such as the flying fish and pelican, along with their national flower, the arch is a symbol of Bajan independence and a new beginning. On the top of the arch is the island’s Coat of Arms bearing the national axiom ‘Pride and Industry’, while on the base of the arch is the National Pledge

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Independence Square with Statue of the Honorable Errol Walton Barrow The recreational square is a recent addition, extending over an area of approximately 50,000 sq ft and features a 9 ft bronze statue of the Rt Hon Errol Walton Barrow, known as the father of Barbados’ independence

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The Blackman Screw Dock, that was built in the 19th century the only one that exists in the world. Travelers will get a glimpse of the screw dock as we stroll on the boardwalk..

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Formerly Trafalgar Square , it was renamed as Heroes Square to commemorate our 10 Heroes of Barbados, on April 22, 1999

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Bridgetown

    Lord Nelson Statue. Horita Lord Nelson came to Barbados in 1805

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Bridgetown

    The parliament buildings of Barbados dates back to the 1870sand has been the meeting place of the chamber of Parliaments ever since.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Bridgetown

    Stroll by the oldest Jewish Synagogue in the western hemisphere, take pictures (if time permits, optional)

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Bridgetown (Pass by)

    Originally Jew Town, where the Jews businesses were located, known today as Swan Street a traffic-free shopping areas

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ruthann Discovery Tours

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Nature Walks
Small Group
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