Historic Bridgetown Walking Tour: Step Into Barbados' Past with a Renowned Historian
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79 Ratings
Bridgetown
Explore Barbados' rich history with a renowned historian on a walking tour of Historic Bridgetown. Discover hidden stories and lesser-known insights about the attractions and people of the past.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Errol Barrow Statue - Starting the tour with the “Father of Independence” feels like the most fitting place to start our journey. Our resident Historian will meet you at this location to begin the tour. Join her as she shares stories regarding this iconic figure of Barbadian history.
- Independence Arch - Historian will point out the Independence Arch and discuss its significance.
- National Heroes Square - Historian will point out the significance of the monuments located in National Heroes Square.
- Swan Street - Tour will pass through and tell stories of early residents.
- Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum - Historian discusses the attraction along with surrounding monuments located at the site. (Tour does not enter the Synagogue).
- The James Street Methodist Church - Historian will tell stories to highlight the significance of the Methodist Church in early Barbados.
- Jubilee Gardens - Historian will tell stories about the surrounding area.
- Chamberlain Bridge - Historian will walk along the boardwalk enroute to the Chamberlain bridge pointing out sites along the way.
What's Included
- Complimentary snacks
- Bottled water included
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Our in-house Historian leverages the power of narrative to take our visitors on a curated trip through time and space. Holding both a Bachelors and Masters degree in History, she channels her extensive expertise garnered from her years delving into Barbadian history. She divulges lesser-known facts about the various sites encountered during the tour, and about the individuals that once populated our territory.
Location
39WP+7JW Bridgetown
At Errol Barrow Statue, Independence Square - South across The Chamberlain Bridge.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Abiflo
Apr 5, 2024
Informative tour - Fantastic experience where we learned a lot about Bridgetown and its history. Claudette is a fabulous guide, extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about Barbados, also very considerate bringing water and making sure to stop in the shade.
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Jozipie
Apr 4, 2024
Brilliant tour with Claudette - Claudette was EXCELLENT! We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. Her knowledge of her country is inspiring and she had us rivetted for a full 3 hours (and it was a 2.5 hour tour... She is so passionate about the history of Barbados that she didn't mind having us for longer). I would recommend her to everyone, well worth your time and worth every cent!
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Jeanne_d
Apr 3, 2024
Brilliant tour with Claudette - Claudette was EXCELLENT! We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. Her knowledge of her country is inspiring and she had us rivetted for a full 3 hours (and it was a 2 hour tour! She is so passionate about the history of Barbados that she didn't mind having us for longer). I would recommend her to anyone, well worth your time and worth every cent!
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Lynneeliz1964
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour - We had a wonderful walking tour with Colette. We really enjoyed learning about Bridgetown and Barbadian history. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Nevadec
Mar 28, 2024
Great historical tour! - Claudette was an absolute gem; wealth of knowledge. Our intention was to learn about what makes Barbados, Barbados from a historical perspective and we finished this tour having a much deeper understanding of how this beautiful island came to be. Claudette is a wonderfully detailed storyteller.
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F7299yijasminel
Mar 28, 2024
10/10 would recommend! - What a great educational experience! If you want to explore and understand the history of Bridgetown, this is an incredible tour. Our guide was wonderful! Her background as a historian brought new depth to this walking tour. This tour is not to be missed! 10/10 would recommend.
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Missy
Mar 9, 2024
A wonderful experience! - Claudette is one of the most passionate tour guides we have ever had. She is a real historian and is preserving the history of her culture and sharing it with the world. This was great tour full of stories and conversation while seeing the sights. You will not be disappointed if you love history. Claudette is an amazing historical orator!!!
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155janellec
Mar 6, 2024
A deep understanding of Barbados - Claudette was an excellent guide - friendly, knowledgeable and articulate. We learnt so much about the history of Barbados and had some great discussions along the way. Would highly recommend.
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Peter_h
Mar 5, 2024
Highly Recommended - The tour provided great insight to the history of Bridgetown and we discovered areas that we didn’t realize existed in the city. Claudette is a knowledgeable tour operator with great passion for the history and future of Barbados. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Allyb590
Mar 5, 2024
Excellent tour - Very informative, Claudette was friendly, engaging and passionate about the history of Bridgetown. She is a natural story teller, and keeps the pace gentle and not too taxing. The cold drink at the end of the tour was very welcome.
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