Historisk vandretur i Bridgetown Barbados
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Der er ingen bedre måde at udforske Barbados skønhed og vidundere end med en vandretur gennem byen Bridgetown, som er opført på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste og er et af de få verdensarvssteder i Caribien. Bridgetown Barbados er fuld af interessant historie, der går tilbage til 400 år, kultur, mennesker, mad og fantastiske seværdigheder. Se vores fantastiske attraktioner som Barbados parlamentsbygninger, skruedok, og gå på strandpromenaden på stedet, hvor afrikanske personer blev købt fra Atlanterhavet for at blive slaveret.
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En kort historie om Pelican Island var en lille ubeboet ø, der engang eksisterede ud for Bridgetowns og Fontabelles vestkyst. Find ud af, hvad der sker med øen!!!. Pelican Craft Center fejrer øen med mere end 30 butikker, lokalt fremstillede smykker, tøj, lædervarer, cigarfabrik lokalt fremstillede krystalstykker lokalt køkken og meget mere
Gå en tur over gaden til Bridgetown Fish Market. og se dagens fangst, og fiskesælgerne udbening af fisk, tag billeder af det næstældste fiskemarked i Barbados
Barbados har verdens mest omfattende samling af 400 engelske jernkanoner fra det 17. og 18. århundrede. Barbados var en base af stor betydning for det britiske militær, der var stationeret på øen i 1700-tallet for at beskytte deres kolonier af øer. National Armory indeholder det meste af samlingen, selvom andre kan findes rundt om på øen. Se kanoner ved St. James Forte.
Den brede gang Vest for Chamberlain Bridge ligger Broad Walk, en træpromenade, der løber langs havnefronten og tilbyder en fantastisk udsigt over UNESCO-byen Bridgetown.
Independence Arch Bridgetown Udsmykket med symboler på Barbados arv, såsom flyvefisk og pelikan, sammen med deres nationale blomst, er buen et symbol på Bajans uafhængighed og en ny begyndelse. På toppen af buen er øens våbenskjold med det nationale aksiom 'Pride and Industry', mens på bunden af buen er National Pledge
Uafhængighedspladsen med statue af den ærede Errol Walton Barrow Det rekreative torv er en nyere tilføjelse, der strækker sig over et område på cirka 50.000 sq ft og har en 9 ft bronzestatue af Rt Hon Errol Walton Barrow, kendt som faderen til Barbados' uafhængighed
Blackman Screw Dock, der blev bygget i det 19. århundrede, den eneste, der findes i verden. Rejsende vil få et glimt af skruedok, mens vi slentrer på strandpromenaden.
Tidligere Trafalgar Square, blev det omdøbt til Heroes Square for at fejre vores 10 Heroes of Barbados, den 22. april 1999
Lord Nelson Statue. Horita Lord Nelson kom til Barbados i 1805
Barbados parlamentsbygninger går tilbage til 1870-tallet og har været mødestedet for parlamentets kammer lige siden.
Gå en tur forbi den ældste jødiske synagoge på den vestlige halvkugle, tag billeder (hvis tiden tillader det, valgfrit)
Oprindeligt Jew Town, hvor jødernes forretninger lå, kendt i dag som Swan Street et trafikfrit shoppingområde
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- Kørestolsegnet
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Der kræves minimum 2 voksne per booking
- Børn skal ledsages af voksne
- Mindste alder er 8 år
- Bemærk venligst at afhentning ikke er på hotellet, afhentning er der, hvor rejselederen vil møde dig til starten af turen..
Anmeldelser(316)
The walking tour great! Karen was great! She was informative, very friendly and we bonded immediately. I learned a lot about the history of Barbadosthat I did not know. I will definitely visit again.
Hi Denuse! "Thank you so much for the fantastic review! I had such a wonderful time on our walking tour, and I felt that instant bond too—it truly felt like exploring the island with a friend. I am so glad I could share some additional history about Barbados with you, and I am already looking forward to your next visit. See you again soon! Thanks again!" Karen!
I took this tour with Karen and my, oh my, was it a treat! The sights and sounds of Barbados felt like being in a different world. Karen provided so much historical context as we toured all of Bridgetown. It was a really immersive experience and that highly recommend!
"Thank you so much Shannan for your review and recommend, It was an absolute treat for me to show you around as well. I am so glad I could bring the history of Bridgetown to life for you and make it an immersive experience. Exploring the sights and sounds of our island with wonderful guests like you is exactly why I love what I do. I hope to welcome you back to Barbados again soon! Thanks again!"
Karen was fabulous! She was so friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a great time!
"Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that you had such a great time with me. I am so happy that I was fabulous, fun, and a wealth of knowledge, giving you and your family a memorable tour experience of the island. I hope to see you all again soon! Thanks again!"
It was supposed to be a history tour and it turned into a shopping tour. Tour guide like he was friendly, but it was not the tour we wanted.
Thank you for your feedback. We take immense pride in delivering highly rated, authentic historical tours of Barbados. Our itinerary is strictly focused on history, and we never include shopping stops unless explicitly requested by our guests to grab a quick souvenir. During your tour, we followed our standard historical route completely. We always respect our guests' personal preferences and even adjusted our historical commentary on the Synagogue District at your specific request. We are sorry to hear that this experience did not meet your expectations, but we proudly stand by the historical value, customized care, and integrity of our tours. Sincerely, Ruthann Discovery Tours
Karen was a great guide. Really helpful and informative. We saw all the main sites and experienced the city.
Thank you so much Madeleine for the wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that I provided such a helpful and informative experience for your family. Teddy and Charlie were absolutely fantastic—they asked such great questions and showed so much interest in the city's history! It was a pleasure . We hope to welcome your family back to Barbados for another adventure in the future! Best regards,
Karen was amazingly smart and knowledgeable where Barbados history , etc is concerned!!!! There's nothing she didn't know. She was very friendly and warm..assisted us when we needed to grab a cab after the tour. She was very patient, courteous and kind. She actually gave us water for our tour. I'm sorry we didn't get the chance to shop with her and see more places but we had another tour to run to. Amazing and very bright lady. Claudine & Kereen--Jul4, 2026
Hi Claudine and Kereen, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure guiding you through the history of Bridgetown. I am so glad I could help you secure a cab and keep you hydrated during our walk. You were fantastic guests, and I completely understand having to rush off to your next adventure! Whenever you find yourselves back in Barbados, I would love to take you shopping and show you the rest of the spots we missed. Warm wishes, Karen.
Karen our tour guide was excellent, very knowledgable , engaging and accommodating to our family group. It was a brilliant tour and we would highly recommend it for all ages .
Thank you so much Yasmin for the wonderful 5-star review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting your family group for our walking tour. I always strive to make the rich history of Barbados engaging and accommodating for guests of all ages, so your kind words truly mean the world to me. Thank you for highly recommending us to other travelers on Viator. I hope to welcome your family back for another brilliant tour in the future!
Karen was such an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. Her personality plus her knowledge made you want to know more. It was immerse and engaging. She was kind enough to answer questions. This was the best tour I’ve been on!
Wow, thank you so much Neeka for the incredible 5-star review! Hearing that this was the best tour you’ve been on completely makes my day. I absolutely love sharing the history of Barbados, and it is always a joy to guide guests who are so engaged and eager to learn more and makes the tour fun. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Viator, and I truly hope to welcome you back for another walking tour in the future!
We did the historic walking tour with Karen. Karen was an amazing guide who looked after us throughout the tour, making sure we were comfortable and answering all our questions. Karen was very knowledgeable and was able to share the fascinating history of Bridgetown. There is a lot of history in the town that you could miss without an expert to point it out, such as the bricks in the carpark which arrived as ship ballast 100’s of years ago. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the history of Bridgetown
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! I had such a fantastic time guiding you through our beautiful city. I love pointing out those hidden details—like the ship ballast bricks in the carpark—that tell the true story of Bridgetown's fascinating history. Making sure my guests are comfortable, happy, and having all their questions answered is always my top priority. Thank you for recommending our historic walking tour to other travelers visiting Barbados, and I hope to see you again1
Karen was a phenomenal tour guide, we would highly recommend this company. We learned a ton on things about Barbados , we ate at a local restaurant that Karen recommended. It was delicious. Exactly the type of tour I was looking for.
Wow, reading your review completely made my day! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. I always strive to provide an informative and authentic experience, so I am absolutely delighted that this was exactly the type of tour you were looking for. I'm so glad you learned a ton about Barbados and enjoyed the local food spot! Thank you for recommending us to other travelers, and I wish you many amazing travels ahead!
