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Guided Walking Tour of Bridgetown: Explore the Rich History of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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186 Ratings
Bridgetown
Embark on a guided walking tour of Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barbados, and explore its rich history. Perfect for historians, curious visitors, and anyone seeking to learn about the heritage of this beautiful destination!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Independence Square - Errol Barrow Statue
- Carlisle Bay - Along the Bridgetown side of the Bay have their stories to tell.
- Screw Dock - We will tell you the importance of this Dock to the economic development of Barbados.
- National Heroes Square - We tell you about the monuments found here.
- The Parliament Buildings - The Parliament building and story. We do not enter the attraction.
- Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum - We will tell you about the buildings that make up the Jewish Historic Area and you might actually hear a story or two. We do not enter the attraction.
- St Mary’s Church - This stop is part of the Optional stops. We share the story of St Mary’s and its environs. We do not enter the attraction.
What's Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Do you love hearing stories? Well, we’d love to tell YOU our historical stories by taking you back in time during a two hour walking tour. The journey is fully infused with the mingle of our ancestors and the soft whispers of our buildings. You will hardly notice the passage of time as we explore exciting sites all the way from Our Father of Independence to the \
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- The start point is the Errol Barrow Statute in Independence Square. The tour guide will meet you there.
- There are 8 main stops. Independence Square to the Jewish Historical District. Your tour can end here, or you can opt for the bonus 8 more stops from James Street, back to Independence Square
- Bridgetown can be closed on holidays and Sundays. Check the current opening times of Bridgetown, if that is important for you, while choosing your days.
Location
Independence Square
We will meet you near the gazebo by the Errol Barrow Statute. We give recommended spots for parking, however because there could be changes to the car park, we cannot be responsible for the availability of the car park, especially when Bridgetown is closed..
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(186 Ratings)
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635tess
Aug 18, 2024
Barbadian History Unlocked - My family and I had a great time on our Bridgetown, Barbados Walking Tour. Our guide Mr. Evan did a phenomenal job of taking us to interesting landmarks and explain the history and details of our surroundings. It was a pretty hot day when we toured, but our guide came prepared with water and snacks in a nice nap sack that we got to keep as a souvenir. Lots of historical pictures were provided along the tour, so we could see what the area looked like, during colonial times, in comparison to modern day. As we walked around, we were able to get a glimpse and understand the rich history of Bridgetown. Highly recommend bringing a good attitude, a readiness to learn, lots of questions, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and an umbrella. It’s a great tour and you won’t regret it. Would definitely come back and do another tour with Mr. Evan.
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Melinda_c
Aug 17, 2024
History of Barbados - This walking tour was nice. I love the fact that Evan, our tour guide had a microphone and we had earphones connected to a device that allowed us to hear every word. The downtown background noise was not an issue with this tour. Evan was very knowledgeable about the history of Barbados. The tour was great for the price. The snacks were peanuts and a piece of candy.
Suggestion- maybe spend less time at each monument and add more stops to the tour. Add to your discussion Barbados cultural such as Carnival. I would loved to have heard about the history of Carnival. Also, I think colored photos would be a nice touch instead of black and white.
I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to slow down and learn the history of Barbados. Evan had a lot of energy.
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Ptrtrpdvsr
Aug 6, 2024
good short interesting walking tour - I was the only participant, so the tour went at a comfortable pace for me and I was able to follow the story in all detail and learned a lot about the city and its rich history. Certainly it was a great way to start my day!
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Alissa
Jun 26, 2024
Informative, entertaining, charming. - Our guide, Kristin (Kristian) was a lovely and learned guide. He showed us the sights with humour and fun. We learned much more than we would have had we done a self-guided tour. We loved it!
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Dianamz1980
Jun 20, 2024
Wonderful walking tour with knowledgeable guide - Our tour was amazing. Our tour guide (I hope I’m spelling his name right) Kristin, was so knowledgeable and seemed very passionate to preserve and pass on the heritage and history of Barbados. The headphones were great amongst the busy streets. He gave us so much great information that we would have never known.
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N3968hejob
Jun 11, 2024
History of Bridgetown Barbados - A very polite and well spoken young man showed us around the Bridgetown area in Barbados to discuss its history. It was approximately a 2 hrs tour . He kindly supplied us with water and snacks to keep us hydrated ( free of charge) before the tour commenced. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the monuments and other important landmarks in the local area .
I would highly recommend it if you are interested in local history.
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P6929ihcatherineb
Jun 5, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent. Thoroughly knowagable and entertaining tour. Would recommend as first class. Very helpful having water given
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Vivienne_f
May 22, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour of Historic Barbados - Evan made the tour memorable excellent guide and presentation with historical photos of every site we visited to to show the present day changes. Amazing interaction not just facts and figures. My Sister's and I now know alot more about our heritage 😊
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Worktraveler247
Apr 29, 2024
Great, easy tour! - Quick informative tour. Gives context to the general understanding of Barbados history and culture. Zachary was a knowledgeable tour guide and very pleasant!
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Vera_j
Apr 28, 2024
Very impressed with walking tour - Our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the culture and history. I especially liked the earphones so we could hear him while we walked. You should have them on all your tours!
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