Barbados Small-Group or Private Option Island Highlights Half-Day Tour

Name: Barbados Small-Group or Private Option Island Highlights Half-Day Tour
Brand: Glory Tours
SKU: 669f9974-b2a5-4312-931e-a0f176384a22

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Summary

When your cruise ship docks at Bridgetown's port, make your way to the port gates and meet your guide at 9:35am. Climb into a comfortable tour vehicle and set out for a 4-hour tour of the island. Head to Cherry Tree Hill, where you can take in view of the East Coast and snap some photos before continuing over to Morgan Lewis Windmill. Travel down to the coastline and journey through Cattlewash, making a stop in Bathsheba. Learn about the history of one of the island's oldest places of worship, St. Jon's Church, set on a cliff with ocean views. Continue through St. George, past the Gun Hill signal station and on past the great white lion. In the Garrison Historic area, learn about the British occupation in the West Indies and the formation of Barbados as an independent nation in 1966. At the conclusion of your tour, choose to return directly to the cruise port or be dropped off at Copacabana Beach or the Bridgetown shopping district.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Everyone wants to spend a day in paradise and Barbados is truly just that. On this comprehensive shore excursion you will visit Cherry Tree Hill, Morgan Lewis Windmill, Bathsheba, St John's Church and the Garrison Historic area. After the tour you have the option to be returned to the cruise ship or be dropped off in Bridgetown for shopping or at Carlisle Bay Beach for beach time.

What’s included?

Hotel or Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide
Visit to St Johns Parish Church, one of the oldest on the island built on a cliff with great views
Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through the historic first settlement town.
Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display
Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Small group tour with a maximum of 8 persons unless you book a group.
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Return transportation (if you choose to be dropped off in Bridgetown or Copacabana Beach)
Entry/Admission - Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Our tours run with small groups of 8 persons maximum. If you are travelling as a family or group travelling together we can accommodate up to 12 persons. Groups or families booking 8 or more persons will have their own driver guide and vehicle for their excursion.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Glory Tours

About operator:

Glory Tours is a provider of sightseeing Tours, Private and group tours and Excursions in Barbados. We offer tours to hotel and cruise ship passengers. Glory Tours Mission is to provide fun filled, adventure packed, informative tours and excursions in Barbados. We love our Island and we want to share that love with you :o). We will show you the sights and attractions and share with you the many stories behind them. Glory Tours is owned by Sarah Taylor "The Bajan Tour Girl". I am decendant of Irish indentured servants, English merchants and Scottish slavesturned Pirate thrown in there too. My great Grandfather was one of the first photographers of the Island. My Great Great Grandfather was John D Taylor. The inventor of the John D Taylors Velvet Falernum Liqueur, the #1 falernum in the world. I grew up on old stories of Barbados and this is where my love for history was born and my desire to share these stories. At Glory Tours we strive to not only share with you the great beauty the island has to offer but to regale you with stories of pirates, battles, love affairs and fateful journeys.This little island is quite a gem and we are excited to show and share with you why.