Barbados: 5.5-Hour Island Tour Plantation, Lunch and Drinks
Garrison, Bridgetown, Barbados
Experience the people, culture, and history of Barbados on this tour with scenic views and splendid architecture, delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the beer and rum that’s produced on the island.
Barbados Historical and Coastal Tour
This guided tour explores Speightstown, St. Nicholas Abbey, and Barbados’s northern coastline, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Visit Speightstown, Barbados’s second-oldest town, known for its architecture
- See St. James Anglican Church, the island’s first site of worship
- Enjoy views of the northern coast with crashing waves
- Tour St. Nicholas Abbey Plantation and rum distillery with tasting
- Lunch and drinks at a local restaurant
Description
The tour begins with a drive through historic Bridgetown and the Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel north along the western “Platinum Coast,” known for its luxury homes and scenic beaches.
Stop at Holetown, the site of Barbados’s first British settlement, and visit St. James Anglican Church, built on the island’s earliest place of worship.
Continue to the northern tip of Barbados to see powerful waves crashing against the cliffs. Then head to St. Nicholas Abbey Plantation for a guided tour of the plantation house and rum distillery, including a tasting of their distinctive non-blended rum.
Afterwards, enjoy lunch and a drink at a nearby local restaurant.
The tour concludes traveling along the east coast at Bathsheba, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the island with force. View the famous Soup Bowl surfing spot and its unique mushroom-shaped offshore boulders.
Includes
- Transportation during the tour
- Driver/guide service
- Entrance fee to St. Nicholas Abbey distillery
- Lunch and drink
Excludes
- Entry to caves
- Tips
Important Information
- Casual dress recommended
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Drinks offered include local beer, soft drinks, or bottled water
- Infant seats are available upon request
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes. Morning departures offer cooler temperatures and lighter traffic.
