Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados: Explore UNESCO World Heritage City

Discover the historic beauty of Bridgetown Barbados on a walking tour through this UNESCO World Heritage city. Delve into 400 years of fascinating history, culture, and stunning attractions.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pelican Craft Center - 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

  • The Bridgetown Fish Market - 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

  • Bridgetown - 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.

  • Bridgetown - 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.

  • 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 - 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

  • Blackwoods Screw Dock - 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..

  • National Heroes Square - Formerly Trafalgar Square , it was renamed as Heroes Square to commemorate our 10 Heroes of Barbados, on April 22, 1999

  • Bridgetown - Lord Nelson Statue. Horita Lord Nelson came to Barbados in 1805

  • Bridgetown - The parliament buildings of Barbados dates back to the 1870sand has been the meeting place of the chamber of Parliaments ever since.

  • Bridgetown - Stroll by the oldest Jewish Synagogue in the western hemisphere, take pictures (if time permits, optional)

  • Bridgetown - Originally Jew Town, where the Jews businesses were located, known today as Swan Street a traffic-free shopping areas

What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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.

  • 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..
Location
Port Barbados Main Gate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kenneth_o
Jul 3, 2024
Fascinating history of Barbados by a very knowledgeable guide - Wonderful thanks so much. Very friendly and i can really recommend it. Really a perfect day ! Fascinating history of Barbados by a very knowledgeable guide
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Markch3037yb
Jun 9, 2024
Highly Recommend - I did a walking tour of Bridgetown which was so informative from slavery to independence to what's going on in 2024. I highly recommend it.
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Mia_w
Jun 9, 2024
Walking Tour - Karen was a great host!! She was informative, accommodating and I learned a lot about Barbados. Highly recommend.
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Sharon_g
Jun 8, 2024
Thumbs up from us! - This lady was brilliant! So informative & kept the tour interesting. We walked all around Bridgetown and gave us a great foundation to learning about this fabulous island
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Jay_s
Jun 3, 2024
Karen is the best! - Karen was terrific. Such a command of the history of Bridgetown and Barbados. Her informal style allowed for deeper conversation around any topic. If you are fortunate enough to be on one of her tours you will have such a better appreciation for Barbados. Thank you Karen.
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Pamela_c
May 22, 2024
Excellent tour - Hearing about the history of Barbados from someone who lives here. Being guided around the town in an unhurried way with lots of interesting facts. Karen wad really lovely and very knowledgeable, she even recommended a great restaurant for lunch. We can't praise her highly enough.
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Pdog18
May 22, 2024
Lots of interesting history and great pictures of landmarks - Got wonderful information and sight seeing from our tour guide. She was friendly, interactive and so considerate as well as knowledgeable. If you like to know where is where and what is what and why it’s like that, this is a great tour to do. It will help you navigate the area on your own if you decide to come back and help you find the best places to shop and eat.
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Natasha_b
May 19, 2024
Fun tour with a great guide! - If I could I would give Karen a 10 ⭐️ review!! Was a very enjoyable tour! Lots of great history shared!
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Avi_l
May 18, 2024
Karen was a wonderful tour guide - Karen was a great tour guide! She knew her facts and shared great insights about the history of Barbados. She also made sure we had a taxi when the tour was over.
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Sarah_s
Apr 30, 2024
Very interesting tour with great guide - Great knowledgeable local tour guide, who made this an interesting and worthwhile tour finding out about the local history and seeing historic places.
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