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- Spanish
You will get to see places seldom seen even by locals as we head into the heart of this 350-year-old town.
We will visit the most iconic sites but then we will head off the beaten track to the back streets and alleys.
A delightful guide will share stories of pirates, slaves, corrupt governors and powerful women. We will share
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the entrance and front steps to Fort Christian. If you are are arriving by taxi you'll tell the driver to drop you off at "the front of Fort Christian". If you are driving you'll want to park at the lot called "Fort Christian Parking Lot" right next to the fort. Parking is $2/hour.
We will finish the tour at 13 Wimmelskafts, also known as "Back Street". It is just one street in from Main Street and a 5-minute walk from Fort Christian. We will walk you back to a taxi stand or back to Fort Christian if needed.
Itinerary
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1Fort Christian
We will enter the massive walls of the oldest building on St. Thomas. Originally used as a defense against invaders and pirates and as a prison and gallows. You'll get to check out the dungeon and many of the rooms and also walk along the parapet at the top of the walls. There you'll get to see what soldiers saw while watching for enemies entering Charlotte Amalie harbor. You'll learn about several times when the enemy did strike.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Emancipation Garden
Just steps from Fort Christian is one of the more famous spots on St. Thomas. These town square is where dignitaries addressed the locals, this is where Emancipation was announced and this is where islanders still love to get together and celebrate. You'll learn about several of the monuments in the Garden - and one of the coolest little facts that will take you back to 3rd grade history class.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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1829 is one of the coolest spots on our tour. A sprawling estate originally built by a French merchant for love. We'll get to tour some of the rooms and courtyard of this stately residence and find out what love can do to man. Recently restored by an awesome couple - Jessica and Mark (we might get to meet them on the tour).
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Charlotte Amalie
Our tour will continue to several other notable spots that may shift based on conditions. But typically we will visit 99 Steps, The Jewish Synagogue (the oldest in the United States dating back to the 1700s), and the villa where General Santa Anna lived (of Alamo fame).
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Charlotte Amalie
13 Wimmelskafts Slave House Our final stop is the slave house located at 13 Wimmelskafts. Recently restore, the property now houses a distillery and manufactures local products such as coffee, rum balls and hot sauces. You'll learn about the history of the house and the larger estate owned by famous Danish merchants. We'll dive deeper into local culture, folklore and African traditions as well. At the end of the tour you'll be free to sit and relax in the tropical gardens for as long as you like (closing time is 5 pm).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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