Visite historique à pied de Bridgetown Barbade
Description
Il n’y a pas de meilleure façon d’explorer la beauté et les merveilles de la Barbade qu’avec une visite à pied à travers la ville de Bridgetown qui est inscrite sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO et est l’un des rares sites du patrimoine mondial dans les Caraïbes. Bridgetown Barbade est pleine d'histoire intéressante qui remonte à 400 ans, la culture, les gens, la nourriture et des sites incroyables. Admirez nos fantastiques attractions comme les bâtiments du Parlement de la Barbade, le quai à vis, et marchez sur la promenade sur le site où des Africains ont été achetés à l'océan Atlantique pour être réduits en esclavage.
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Itinéraire
Une brève histoire de Pelican Island était une petite île inhabitée qui existait autrefois au large de la côte ouest de Bridgetown et Fontabelle. Découvrez ce qui est arrivé à l'île !!!. Le centre d'artisanat Pelican commémore l'île avec plus de 30 boutiques, des bijoux fabriqués localement, des vêtements, de la maroquinerie, une fabrique de cigares fabriqués localement des pièces de cristal, une cuisine locale et bien plus encore
Promenez-vous dans la rue jusqu'au marché aux poissons de Bridgetown et admirez la prise du jour, et les vendeurs de poisson désossent le poisson, prenez des photos du deuxième plus ancien marché aux poissons de la Barbade
La Barbade possède la plus grande collection au monde de 400 canons en fer anglais des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles. La Barbade était une base d'une grande importance pour l'armée britannique qui était stationnée sur l'île dans les années 1700 pour protéger ses colonies d'îles. L'Armurerie nationale contient la majeure partie de la collection, bien que d'autres puissent être trouvées tout autour de l'île. Voir les canons de St. James Forte.
La large promenade À l'ouest de Chamberlain Bridge se trouve la Broad Walk, une promenade en bois qui longe le front de mer, offrant une vue imprenable sur la ville UNESCO de Bridgetown.
L'Arc de l'Indépendance Bridgetown Orné de symboles du patrimoine de la Barbade tels que le poisson volant et le pélican, ainsi que leur fleur nationale, l'arc est un symbole de l'indépendance de Bajan et d'un nouveau départ. Au sommet de l'arc se trouvent les armoiries de l'île portant l'axiome national «Fierté et industrie», tandis que sur la base de l'arc se trouve l'engagement national
Place de l'indépendance avec statue de l'honorable Errol Walton Barrow La place récréative est un ajout récent, s'étendant sur une superficie d'environ 50000 pieds carrés et comprend une statue en bronze de 9 pieds du Rt Hon Errol Walton Barrow, connu comme le père de l'indépendance de la Barbade
Le Blackman Screw Dock, construit au 19ème siècle, est le seul qui existe au monde. Les voyageurs auront un aperçu du quai à vis en se promenant sur la promenade.
Anciennement Trafalgar Square, il a été rebaptisé Heroes Square pour commémorer nos 10 héros de la Barbade, le 22 avril 1999
Statue de Lord Nelson. Horita Lord Nelson est arrivé à la Barbade en 1805
Les bâtiments du Parlement de la Barbade remontent aux années 1870 et sont depuis lors le lieu de réunion de la chambre des parlements.
Promenez-vous dans la plus ancienne synagogue juive de l'hémisphère occidental, prenez des photos (si le temps le permet, facultatif)
À l'origine, la ville juive, où se trouvaient les entreprises juives, connue aujourd'hui sous le nom de Swan Street, une zone commerçante sans circulation
Points forts
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Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Un minimum de 2 adultes par réservation est requis
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés d'un adulte
- L'âge minimum est de 8 ans
- Veuillez noter que la prise en charge ne se fait pas à l'hôtel, la prise en charge est l'endroit où le guide vous attendra pour le début de la visite.
Avis(317)
The tour was absolutely wonderful. The girls and I truly enjoyed every moment of this experience. It was incredibly meaningful and definitely one of the most beautiful and memorable things we did during our stay in Barbados. She is such a kind, gentle, and understanding person, which made the experience even more special. If I ever come back to Barbados, I will definitely contact her again to continue the tour, because two hours simply wasn’t enough.
Karen was an incredible guide for our walking tour in Barbados. Her knowledge of the island’s history, culture, and hidden gems made the experience truly special. She was engaging, personable, and clearly passionate about sharing her homeland with visitors. I’d highly recommend booking this walking tour first thing when you arrive in Barbados. Karen gave us such a rich foundation of context and local insight that it completely shaped how we approached the rest of our trip. If you’re planning your Barbados itinerary, start here before filling your schedule with anything else.
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!
