Tour storico a piedi di Bridgetown Barbados
Descrizione
Non c'è modo migliore per esplorare la bellezza e le meraviglie delle Barbados che con un tour a piedi attraverso la città di Bridgetown, che è elencata nella lista del patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO ed è uno dei pochi siti del patrimonio mondiale nei Caraibi. Bridgetown Barbados è piena di storia interessante che risale a 400 anni, cultura, persone, cibo e panorami incredibili. Ammira le nostre fantastiche attrazioni come gli edifici del Parlamento delle Barbados, lo Screw Dock e percorri la passerella sul luogo in cui gli africani sono stati acquistati dall'Oceano Atlantico per essere ridotti in schiavitù.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Una breve storia dell'isola Pelican era una piccola isola disabitata che un tempo esisteva al largo della costa occidentale di Bridgetown e Fontabelle. Scopri cosa è successo all'isola !!! Il Pelican Craft Centre commemora l'isola con oltre 30 negozi, gioielli di produzione locale, abbigliamento, pelletteria, fabbrica di sigari, pezzi di cristallo prodotti localmente, cucina locale e molto altro
Passeggia dall'altra parte della strada fino al mercato del pesce di Bridgetown e osserva il pescato del giorno, mentre i venditori di pesce disossano il pesce, scatta foto del secondo mercato del pesce più antico delle Barbados
Barbados possiede la più vasta collezione al mondo di 400 cannoni di ferro inglesi del XVII e XVIII secolo. Barbados era una base di grande importanza per l'esercito britannico che era di stanza sull'isola nel 1700 per proteggere le loro colonie di isole. L'Armeria Nazionale contiene la maggior parte della collezione, anche se altre si possono trovare in tutta l'isola. Visualizza i cannoni del Forte San Giacomo.
The Broad Walk A ovest del Chamberlain Bridge si trova la Broad Walk, una passerella in legno che costeggia il lungomare, offrendo una vista favolosa sulla città di Bridgetown, patrimonio dell'UNESCO.
L'arco dell'indipendenza Bridgetown Adornato con simboli dell'eredità delle Barbados come il pesce volante e il pellicano, insieme al loro fiore nazionale, l'arco è un simbolo dell'indipendenza di Bajan e un nuovo inizio. Sulla cima dell'arco c'è lo stemma dell'isola recante l'assioma nazionale "Pride and Industry", mentre sulla base dell'arco è il National Pledge
Piazza Indipendenza con la statua dell'onorevole Errol Walton Barrow La piazza ricreativa è un'aggiunta recente, che si estende su un'area di circa 50.000 piedi quadrati e presenta una statua in bronzo di 9 piedi del Rt Hon Errol Walton Barrow, noto come il padre dell'indipendenza delle Barbados
Il Blackman Screw Dock, costruito nel XIX secolo, è l'unico esistente al mondo. I viaggiatori potranno intravedere il molo delle viti mentre passeggiamo sul lungomare..
Precedentemente Trafalgar Square, è stato ribattezzato Heroes Square per commemorare i nostri 10 Heroes of Barbados, il 22 aprile 1999
Statua di Lord Nelson. Horita Lord Nelson venne alle Barbados nel 1805
Gli edifici del parlamento delle Barbados risalgono al 1870 e da allora è stato il luogo di incontro della Camera dei Parlamenti.
Passeggia nella più antica sinagoga ebraica nell'emisfero occidentale, scatta foto (se il tempo lo permette, facoltativo)
Originariamente città ebraica, dove si trovavano le imprese ebraiche, oggi conosciuta come Swan Street, una zona commerciale senza traffico
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiovascolari
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- È richiesto un minimo di 2 adulti per prenotazione
- I bambini devono essere accompagnati da un adulto
- L'età minima è di 8 anni
- Si prega di notare che il ritiro non è in hotel, il ritiro è dove la guida turistica ti incontrerà per l'inizio del tour.
Recensioni(317)
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!
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
