Hunte's Garden and St Nicholas Abbey small group or private Barbados tour

Summary

After being picked up from your Barbados hotel, meet your guide and small group of up to 12 people, and soak up the scenery en-route to the first destination—Hunte’s Garden. Learn how the botanical gardens were the creation of legendary horticulturist Anthony Hunte as you stroll around the idyllic gardens and spot an array of exotic plants, trees, and flowers. Continue to the coast to Bathsheba beach and admire spectacular views across the Caribbean as you watch the surfers taking to the waves. Next, make a stop at the historic Morgan Lewis Windmill, the island’s last remaining sugar mill, where you can watch a sugar grinding demonstration and sample a glass of sweet sugar cane juice. After a quick stop to admire the views from Cherry Tree Hill, arrive at the final stop of the day—St Nicholas Abbey. Hear how the 17th-century mansion is one of the last remaining plantation houses in the Western Hemisphere, and head inside to explore the historic building and sample some of its traditional rum, which is produced on-site. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Visit Anthony Hunte's masterpiece garden which is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Then stop in Bathsheba and Morgan Lewis Windmill for photos. Continue on to Cherry Tree Hill for another photo stop before moving on to St Nicholas Abbey.

What’s included?

  • Hotel. & Cruise port pickup and drop-off

  • Beverages

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to Hunte's Gardens Included.

  • Entrance fees St Nicholas Abbey Included. Sugar Plantation House & Rum Distillery.

  • Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks

  • Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast

  • Small group tour with a maximum of 8 persons unless you book a group.

  • Entry/Admission - Hunte's Gardens

  • Entry/Admission - St. Nicholas Abbey

  • Gratuities

  • Additional $15 per person if minimum number of (4) pax are not met and you want to continue the tour

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • 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.

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.

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