Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour
Description
Prefer to tour alone? Then this should be your choice. Experience Antigua privacy and comfort in 6 hours and enjoy beach views, get a glimpse into our history and culture and enjoy local rum and our national fruit, the black pineapple. A stop for an opportunity to swim or snorkel or just bury your feet in the powder white sand is also included. Be sure to bring your swim wear and your camera to capture the unforgettable moments.
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Itinerary
Nelson’s Dockyard is the largest of Antigua’s National Parks and is still used today as a working dockyard for numerous yachts and ships. The restored eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings of the Dockyard are presently home to shops, hotels and marina businesses. Outside the dockyard, historic forts dot the landscape of the park accessible by hiking trails which allow visitors to enjoy the park’s scenic and natural beauty. There is endless opportunity to capture the beauty of the parks. With many glorious boats in the dockyard, the beautiful harbour, the historic sites and the unforgettable views will leave you in awww.
Betty’s Hope was a sugarcane plantation in Antigua. It was established in 1650, shortly after the island had become an English colony, and flourished as a successful agricultural industrial enterprise during the centuries of slavery. It was the first large-scale sugar plantation to operate in Antigua and belonged to the Codrington family from 1674 until 1944. Christopher Codrington, later Captain General of the Leeward Islands, acquired the property in 1674 and named it Betty’s Hope, after his daughter. Betty's Hope is no longer operational as a plantation. However, the structures which consist of the twin windmills, the Cistern Complex have been restored in serviceable condition, the Great House in ruins, the Boiling House where sixteen copper hoppers which were used to boil cane juice to produce crystalline sugar, and the Still House, a distillery was used for manufacturing rum. A visitor center has been created by converting a former cotton house storeroom into a museum.
Devil's Bridge is a natural arch carved by the sea from soft and hard limestone ledges of the Antigua formation, a geological division of the flat north-eastern part of Antigua. A bridge was created when a soft part of the limestone eroded away by action of Atlantic breakers over countless centuries. During calm days, you can enjoy a walk on the rocks that form the bridge and on days when the water is shooting up, enjoy the sea sprays. Devil’s Bridge is quite an experience.
Dow’s Hill has an interpretation centre offers a knowledgeable 15 minute video presentation on the history, culture and heritage of Antigua and Barbuda. It takes you back to a time that have made Antigua what it is today. It offers a fascinating insight into the Antiguan way of life and if you are looking for an introduction to Antigua, we strongly recommend visiting Dow’s Hill for a relaxed and informative start to your visit on the island. Café and gift shop on site.
Drive up to Shirley Heights and stroll around the old military fortifications. The buildings have been adapted to function as a restaurant and bar. A spectacular view over English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour greets you, showing a scene that is often used as the iconic image of Antigua. A visit to Shirley Heights is considered one of the must do events in Antigua.
Valley church beach is a popular destination for many. It has lovely water and good facilities. The beach has quite grainy sand, which is very soft. One of Antigua’s 365 pristine white sand beaches, located in the Jolly Harbour area. Swim, snorkel, relax or just bury your feet in the powder like sand and enjoy the views.
High above English Harbour in Nelson’s Dockyard National Park sits the Blockhouse, a brick ruin. On a perch overlooking the southeastern coast of Antigua, the circa-1787 site encompasses an officer’s quarters and those of servants, as well as stables. An ammunition-storage space, a catchment and a cistern have been restored in recent years. A great piece of Antigua’s history.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The scheduled start time is 9:30AM, though this may be changed upon request. We do pickups from all ports, vacation homes, Airbnb properties, private homes, all other accommodation properties or any point on the island. If you are staying at an Airbnb property or private home, please provide directions. Staying at Sandals Resort? Please let us know if you are on the Caribbean or Mediterranean side. Arriving at the Antigua Cruise Port? Your ship will dock in the shopping center where there are two sections; Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay. Our representative who will be carrying a handheld Antigua VIP Tours sign will be awaiting you at our meeting point, which is in ZONE 7 at Heritage Quay Shopping Center. GETTING TO THE MEETING POINT If you’re docked at the Heritage Quay Pier walk straight ahead and as you exit you will see the different zones on your left. Feel free to ask for directions. If you’re docked at Redcliffe Quay Pier, please make a left as soon as you exit and walk along the boardwalk until you get to the Heritage Quay Pier. At this pier, make a right and as you walk straight ahead, the zones will be ahead of you, look for ZONE 7
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(254)
Five out of five stars. Tour was shaped by talking with Sean, the tour driver/guide, who took us to all the destinations on Antigua which had personal meaning to us as well as taking us to a local, authentic home style restaurant which served real Antiguan food. Sean provided historical & cultultural info plus some. He was genuine, authentic and straight-up. Highly recommend this tour service..and Sean...if you want the real authentic deal. Five stars for all!!
Booked a 6-hour private tour, but Stefan gave me so much more. He took me to all the places I actually wanted to see—real local spots, not the touristy, corny duty-free shops or crowded attractions. I asked to skip all that, and he listened perfectly. Instead, he introduced me to the people, the nature, and the true history of the island. I learned so much about the culture and the locals. The tour ran even longer than 6 hours, but Stefan never rushed me. If you're a solo traveler looking for authenticity over flash, book this guide. He delivered everything and more.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed an authentic experience with Stefan and truly got to connect with the island’s culture and people. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
We enjoyed our tour guide Stephon. This tour prepays for a few stops along the predetermined route so you will not have a lot flexibility with itinerary. Stephon was knowledgeable and very personable and took us to one of his favorite restaurants which was delicious and gave us a local feel. The roads are a bit bumpy but our transportation was nice and great air conditioning.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Stephon and appreciated his knowledge and personal touch, especially the local restaurant experience. We’re also glad you were comfortable during your journey and got to experience Antigua in a meaningful way. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
Antigua is such a beautiful island, and we loved our trip. The tour however, was disappointing. It seemed the tour driver’s mind was somewhere else. While he drove us around to different sites, there was complete silence. When we approached a site, he briefly explained it as if he were reading from a book. When he pulled up to the site he parked and opened the doors without a word. We assumed we were supposed to get out but didn’t know how long we had to walk around or if there was anything specific we should be sure to check out. So awkward! He didn’t offer us anything to drink or eat, until at the end we said something about drinking water and he said there was some in the back. Our lunch spot was authentic but also a little awkward. Overall, it was a very weird experience that we felt wasn’t worth the money.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of Antigua, but we’re sorry the tour experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding communication and guidance throughout the day, as well as the overall guest experience. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, as we strive to provide engaging, informative, and well-supported tours for all our guests. Your feedback will be addressed with the team to ensure improvements are made.
Excellent trip around Antigua with Stefan - our guide & driver. Visited all the wonderful sights on this beautiful island. Stefan was informative and shared his knowledge of the island . Would highly recommend this trip.
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Stefan and that his knowledge helped make your experience around Antigua memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.
Good day out in Antigua despite the rain, Our guide Lionel recommended a different beach to the one we chose and it was really nice. Unfortunatly we experienced terrential rain and was forced to return to the ship, but Lionel came back for us.
Rob was the best tour guide! Thanks for the good day.
Thank you for the review, we are thrilled to hear you had a great tour and will be sure to let Rob know you enjoyed.
We had a really great day with Stephan. We have seen a lot and he has also had a lot of information and stories ready. Patiently took as many photos of us as we wanted. Lunch was very good. Just a perfect trip. I would do it over and over again.
“Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great day with Stephan and were able to fully enjoy the tour. It’s especially nice to know that you appreciated the information, the stories, and the little moments—like the photos.
Having never been before we wanted a good private tour of the island and we got it! Our guide was amazing and knowledgeable and talked the entire ride which we loved. He kept pointing out different sites and things ro see. Was never bored on the drive. You can tell he loves his island and loves to show it off. Amazing sites and had a really great lunch at a Mamas Delight. Alot of variety of food all got different things. All 6 of us had only positive things to say. Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such a great experience and enjoyed the tour, sights, and lunch at Mama’s Delight ! It means a lot to hear everyone had a wonderful time—thank you for the recommendation!
Rob was very knowledgeable and a great host for a full island tour. Rob knows the island very well and made the day fun. Tom and Danielle from Canada
Thank you, Tom and Danielle! 🇨🇦 We’re so glad you enjoyed the island tour with Rob. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words ! Hope to see you again in Antigua!
