A Guided Walking Tour of a History of a City - Bridgetown


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Barbados, Barbados

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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 “Bridge”.

This tour has 8 main stops and 8 optional stops.

Come witness the last remnants of a Screwdock in the world and explore a wealth of the commercial and religious spaces of our beloved Bridgetown. A little snack helps pass the time as you get a nibble of the sweetness that makes us the people known as Barbadians. This tour is ideal for;
- the historian
- the curious visitor
- the casual cruise visitor
- You
- anyone seeking to learn of the rich heritage that this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer.
- As an addition to any Barbados vacation packages


What's Included

Bottled water

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Local guide

Snacks

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 15
  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 64
  • SENIOR: Age: 65 - 90

Additional Info

  • 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.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Our tour is outdoors and depending on the day, we could be in heavy trafficked areas. We encourage you to wear your masks when we go indoors. The audio equipment can be heard safely from a distance, therefore physical distancing is easily achieved. Please
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • The start point is the Errol Barrow Statute in Independence Square. The tour guide will meet you there.

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Independence Square
Errol Barrow Statue

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carlisle Bay
Along the Bridgetown side of the Bay have their stories to tell.

• Admission Ticket Free

Screw Dock
We will tell you the importance of this Dock to the economic development of Barbados.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Heroes Square
We tell you about the monuments found here.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Parliment Buildings
The Parliament building and story. We do not enter the attraction.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included






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