Historic Garrison Walking Tour: Dive into a Colonial Military Story in Barbados
4.9
20 Ratings
Bridgetown
Embark on a captivating walking tour of the historic Garrison in Barbados, exploring the colonial military life and uncovering the bittersweet stories of soldiers. Join us for a culturally rich journey into history!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Barbados Museum & Historical Society - We will have a semi guided tour of this space
- George Washington House - We will share the story of George Washington
- Barbados Turf Club - We share the story of the Grand Stand and surrounding areas.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Personal audio device to hear the guide clearly
- Headsets
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Are you craving a historical military-based adventure in Barbados? Have you ever wondered what military life was like during the colonial period? Then boy have I got a story for you!
I was here to defend this gem of an island and it was nothing like what I would have expected as a soldier. My story is bittersweet, but nonetheless, has to be told. I want to tell you about the prison and the walk of shame I had to endure. About the services offered around the \
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Availability for tours cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of tour availability
- Subject to favorable weather conditions, If canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Location
Barbados Museum & Historical Society
Dalkeith Road
We will be at the entrance to the Museum waiting to welcome you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(20 Ratings)
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Caroline_m
Feb 29, 2024
Very interesting and enjoyable - Very interesting and informative tour with Kristin. He explained the history of all the buildings as we walked around the Harrison. Highly recommended.
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Cp5388
Feb 29, 2024
Very interesting and good value - Really interesting walking tour led by Kristin. Full of good information about the Garrison area and the exhibits in the museum. Great goody bag too. Highly recommend this tour.
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Maxwell_c
Jan 22, 2024
living history - it brought the history of the place and the island to life. our guide was really knowledgeable not just about the history but also the natural environment
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Londonwelshboyo
Jan 20, 2024
Colonial history - Our guide was really knowledgeable and gave us a fascinating walking tour encompassing the key buildings of the colonial era garrison together with a full commentary on the galleries of the museum. He was good on the natural history and the original inhabitants. Really good value.
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210palmtree
Jan 4, 2024
Amazingly interesting!!! - The site and the tour were absolutely amazing!!!! Extraordinary interesting, very well guided, extraordinary nicely renovated!!!!!
Our tour guide, Mr James Blades, was absolutely phenomenal!!! We travel a lot and I can say that he was without a doubt the best tour guide we ever had in many years of visiting many places around the world!!!
Thank you!!!
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Rickwk9777zm
Jun 19, 2023
Good tour of the old British garrisons in Bridgetown - I had a very informative tour of the old English garrisons in Bridgetown. A smart young man told me a bit about the history of each building and also shared insights about the history of Barbados from the Barbadian perspective. Also learned about George Washington house and headed there after this tour - and I'm glad I did.
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Melissa_c
Nov 20, 2022
Touchpoint of untaught history - I am thankful for Zachery's insightful, educational and historical tour of Garrison and the museums. This should be taught in the USA. Thank you for my experience! I am grateful for you and the staff.
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Deborah_h
Jun 27, 2022
Very interesting and informative. Loved it. - I have been to Barbados several times and have never been on the tour. Going on the tour with my family was very informative and enjoyable. Highly recommended.
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Sms44198
Mar 5, 2023
Worthwhile tour to Garrison area - Guide was punctual and friendly.
An interesting tour of the Garrison area and the museum - though the latter could have been done on your own without any impact or loss of the overall experience.
Headsets worked well, and drink/ snacks were appreciated.
The Gold Cup horse race was running that day, which added to the tour, as the vendors and locals were busy setting things up.
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Evelyn_b
Nov 25, 2022
Educational Tour - The complete tour was a learning experience, however I the love the different galleries within the museum. There are old buildings/barracks that was used to house prisoners on the property that I would love to see revitalize and become part of the tourists attraction.
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