Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados
Description
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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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..
Formerly Trafalgar Square , it was renamed as Heroes Square to commemorate our 10 Heroes of Barbados, on April 22, 1999
Lord Nelson Statue. Horita Lord Nelson came to Barbados in 1805
The parliament buildings of Barbados dates back to the 1870sand has been the meeting place of the chamber of Parliaments ever since.
Stroll by the oldest Jewish Synagogue in the western hemisphere, take pictures (if time permits, optional)
Originally Jew Town, where the Jews businesses were located, known today as Swan Street a traffic-free shopping areas
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Important Information
- 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
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adults
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Please note pick up is not at the hotel, the pick up is where the tour guide will meet you for the start of the tour..
Reviews(307)
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!
This was such a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. I felt like I was on a private tour because she was so personable. She made sure to check to see if everyone was okay throughout the tour. Please don’t hesitate to book. You will not regret it!
Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that our walking tour felt like a private, personalized experience for you. Our guides take great pride in being thorough and attentive to every guest's comfort throughout the journey. Thank you for highly recommending us to other travelers visiting Barbados. We would love to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Great knowledge by Karen & a lovely walk around the streets of Bridgetown. Lots of interesting facts along the way.
Thank you so much Samantha for the wonderful review! I had such a fantastic time guiding you through the historic streets of Bridgetown. Sharing the rich history, hidden stories, and quirky facts of our beautiful capital is my absolute passion, so it means the world to me that you enjoyed the walk. You were a wonderful group to explore with, and I hope those Bajan facts stay with you for a long time. We hope to welcome back for another adventure in the future! Thanks again!!
Our family had an absolutely outstanding walking tour in Barbados! From start to finish, everything was seamless and enjoyable. A special thank you to Denise for going above and beyond to arrange our transportation at the last minute. Her responsiveness and dedication made our day stress free and allowed us to fully enjoy the experience. We are also incredibly grateful to Khadesha, who was a fantastic guide. She was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the tour. Her insights into the history, culture, and local life in Barbados made the experience both educational and engaging. She took the time to answer all of our questions and made sure everyone in our family felt included and comfortable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Barbados. Thank you, Denise and Khadesha, for creating such a memorable experience for our family!
Wow, thank you Jesscia, for such an incredible 5-star review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our walking tour was a highlight of your family's trip to Barbados. Our team always aims to go above and beyond, so hearing how Denise seamlessly handled your last-minute transportation and how Khadesha kept everyone engaged truly makes us proud. Thank you for highly recommending us to other travelers visiting Barbados. We hope to welcome your family back for another adventure in the future! Thanks again!!
A very nice experience. Recommended
Muchas gracias, Juan, por tu amable reseña y recomendación. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de tu recorrido histórico a pie con Khadesha. Esperamos que la experiencia te haya dejado recuerdos maravillosos y nos encantaría recibirte de nuevo.
Walking tour was like wow. Tour guide top notch. Shopping is great. A must do in Barbados. I will recommend to anyone once they have energy and could walk.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time on the walking tour. It means a lot to know that your guide made the experience special for you, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the shopping as well. Thank you for recommending us — we truly appreciate it, and we hope to welcome you back to Barbados again soon for another great adventure!
Excellent walking tour of the historic areas and buildings of Bridgetown, with an impeccable guide (Khadesha)!
Gracias por su reseña. Nos complace saber que disfrutó de su recorrido por Bridgetown y nos alegra que Khadesha fuera una guía impecable, haciendo de su experiencia un momento inolvidable en la isla. Agradecemos sinceramente sus amables comentarios sobre su servicio. Será un placer recibirle nuevamente en el futuro.
Our tour guide, Karen, on the sunset tour was fantastic! She’s not only knowledgeable about the history of Bridgetown, but understood the whole island, and answered our questions thoroughly. She showed us some really special places and was a joy to be around!
Thank you so much Madeleine for your review. It truly means a lot to me that you enjoyed the sunset tour and appreciated learning about Bridgetown and the island’s history. I’m so glad I could share some special places with you and help make your experience memorable. It was a real pleasure spending that time with you, and I hope to welcome you back to Barbados again someday!
Me & my Mum had a fantastic historic walking tour with Khadesha today, she was very knowledgeable and provided great in-depth details of the history of Barbados. The areas we visited were great & we really enjoyed learning more about Barbados. We highly recommend booking this tour! We also met Karen on arrival who was equally as lovely as Khadesha! Thank you both for a great day.
Thank you so much Biancia for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you and your mum enjoyed your historic walking tour with Khadesha and appreciated her knowledge and insight into the history of Barbados. It’s also lovely to know that Karen made such a warm impression on arrival. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be delighted to welcome you again in the future. Thank you!!!
Very informative tour and t really brought the city to life. Lovely tour guide Karen who was careful to keep us cool and hydrated although the weather was warm. Fascinating history brought to life
Thank you so much Daphne for your gracious review. It was a true pleasure to share the Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown with you, and I’m delighted to know that you found the experience both enriching and memorable. Hearing that the history of our city was brought vividly to life for you is especially meaningful. I’m also pleased that you felt comfortable and well cared for throughout the tour, particularly in the warm weather. Your kind words are sincerely appreciated, and I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another memorable Barbados experience. Thank You.
