A Guided Walking Tour of a History of a City - Bridgetown

4.8
(225 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Do you love hearing stories? Well, we’d love to tell YOU our historical stories by taking you back in time during a two hour walking tour. The journey is fully infused with the mingle of our ancestors and the soft whispers of our buildings. You will hardly notice the passage of time as we explore exciting sites all the way from Our Father of Independence to the “Bridge”.

This tour has 8 main stops and 8 optional stops.

Come witness the last remnants of a Screwdock in the world and explore a wealth of the commercial and religious spaces of our beloved Bridgetown. A little snack helps pass the time as you get a nibble of the sweetness that makes us the people known as Barbadians. This tour is ideal for;
- the historian
- the curious visitor
- the casual cruise visitor
- You
- anyone seeking to learn of the rich heritage that this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer.
- As an addition to any Barbados vacation packages

What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Local guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet you near the gazebo by the Errol Barrow Statute. We give recommended spots for parking, however because there could be changes to the car park, we cannot be responsible for the availability of the car park, especially when Bridgetown is closed..

End point

This is the Jewish Historical District. The tour ends here. Or you can continue with the bonus stops and brings you back to Independence Square. You may indicate at the beginning for the tour what your preference is.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Errol Barrow Statue

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Carlisle Bay (Pass by)

    Along the Bridgetown side of the Bay have their stories to tell.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will tell you the importance of this Dock to the economic development of Barbados.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We tell you about the monuments found here.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Parliament building and story. We do not enter the attraction.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    We will tell you about the buildings that make up the Jewish Historic Area and you might actually hear a story or two. We do not enter the attraction.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    This stop is part of the Optional stops. We share the story of St Mary's and its environs. We do not enter the attraction.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Supplied by Chattel House Audio Tours Inc

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Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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