Barbados Coastal Sightseeing Private Tour: Guided Exploration & Authentic Local Experiences
4.6
13 Ratings
Holetown
Experience the beauty of Barbados on a guided coastal sightseeing tour. Explore the island with a knowledgeable driver/guide, stop at scenic spots for photos, and indulge in authentic local experiences.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Holetown Beach - Travelers will visit Holetown Beach where they can purchase souvenirs and take photos of the picturesque area.
  • The Speightstown Mural - At this stop, travelers will have the opportunity to take a stroll through this beach front town where they can shop and take photos.
  • Animal Flower Cave - Travelers will be able to take photos of the amazing view from the cliff top which over hangs the sea.
  • Bathsheba Beach - At Bathsheba Beach, travelers will be able to take photos of this breathtaking beach and its many features.
  • Codrington College - Travelers will have the opportunity to visit this 18th century theological college and take photos.
  • Bottom Bay - At Bottom Bay, travelers will be able to take photos of its lovely view.
  • Crane Beach - At Crane Beach, travelers will be able to take photos of this beautiful beach area.
  • Miami Beach Barbados - At this stop, travelers will be able to stroll through this fishing village, take photos, enjoy some of Barbados’ tasty local treats and also have the opportunity to interact with residents.
  • Dover Beach - At Dover Beach, travelers will be able to take photos and take a stroll through the kiosk.
  • Barbados Garrison - Travelers will have the opportunity to visit and take photos of Barbados’ UNESCO heritage sights and The Garrison Savannah.
  • Carlisle Bay - At Carlisle Bay, travelers will be able to take a stroll along the beach, take photos and also have a beverage at a local rum shop while mingling with the locals.
What's Included
  • Round trip pickup and drop off from hotel or cruise port
  • Bottled water included
  • Professional driver/guide assistance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Travel in ease as you traverse Barbados end-to-end alongside a kind, trustworthy, amiable, and knowledgeable chauffeur/guide. Tourists can capture memories with photographs at diverse halts, acquire keepsakes as desired. Partake in authentic drinks like rum punch, beers, and selected rums during a visit to a traditional rum shop. They will also savor a tasty regional meal by the seaside in the countrysides of Barbados. Moreover, there’s the choice to spend some time at the shore swimming, basking in the sun, or just unwinding.

Location
Holetown Beach
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(13 Ratings)
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Derekbi1501lw
Dec 26, 2021
A great deal of insight into Barbados - A very detailed and personal insight from Ahmed with a huge amount fitted in over the half day. Very clean car, a tour to savour with someone who really loves the island and has taken the time to learn pretty much everything about Barbados and its history. Only downside for us was that masks were required inside the car as well as outside. But that's Covid restrictions for you whether they make sense or not! The price you pay for such a great half day.
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Cjalk
Dec 23, 2021
Great Experience and tour of Barbados - What an awesome trip! Ahmed was the best! He was extremely knowledgeable about the island of Barbados! He definitely knows his island history. I would highly recommend this day trip. We were able to visit all 11 parishes and stop for a delicious lunch! Booking this trip was easy online line. Ahmed scheduled out trip to what we wanted to do!
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Michaelvi1041xw
Dec 9, 2021
Most excellent day out - A full island tour at breakneck pace that somehow felt leisurely. Of course, any tour is made or broken by the guide and pleased to say Ahmed is a lovely guy; kind, considerate and immensely knowledgeable. Also knows a bit about cricket…..
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Jdc59
Oct 29, 2021
Great experience - Great experience. From booking to collection at the Hotel easy to arrange. Our guide Ahmed showed us around some of the most beautiful spots on the island. Tailoring the tour to meet our interests. The air con was much appreciated. As was the detailed history and guide to what we were seeing. Advise to do early in your stay so you can revisit places at leisure. Thank you Ahmed.
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316kayleep
Oct 8, 2021
A great way to see the whole island! - We had such a great time on this tour. Ahmed was amazing! We told him want we wanted out of the tour and he went above and beyond to make it happen. He was able to show us the whole island in a few hours and had so many interesting facts to share. He was also an excellent photographer! We highly recommend this tour and Ahmed.
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Joyfulfeminist
Feb 16, 2020
Wonderful Experience! - My boyfriend booked the tour, and our driver and guide, Ahmed, was very good about cluing us into what was next. We circled the island of Barbados counterclockwise as he shared what he knew about each location. We drove through each of the eleven provinces as we made our way around the island. He truly did cater our private tour to what we wanted and needed, including bathroom breaks. We hopped out and into the car for each stop, and Ahmed was often there to open the door for me. He even took many photos of me and my boyfriend on our cell phone. I was delighted he got so many couple shots of us in Barbados. Amazingly, he got us into the festivities of a local celebration in Speightstown. Ahmed led us through town in such a way only a friend would lead you. We were able to see the town in its full-on celebration mode. We saw local ladies wearing their brightly colored dresses, and families with their adorable children. We got to sample two treats that I had never heard of before. We ate conkie and hot fish cake. I felt like I got to experience Barbados in a way that most tourists rarely do. Thank you Ahmed! Ahmed is a classy, knowledgeable, energetic, polite and courteous guide. He picks you up from your hotel and takes you around in his very clean Honda.
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Chucknflo4
Feb 7, 2020
Barbados by Taxi - This tour was outstanding. The Honda vehicle was very comfortable and the driver, Ahmed, was very personable and knowledgeable. He tailored the entire trip to our preferences .
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Norms2765
Jan 30, 2020
Our Day With Ahmed - My wife and I did the all day tour of Barbados with Ahmed. Ahmed makes you feel comfortable and relaxed from the beginning and tailors you’re tour too what you want to experience. We seen all the parishes on Barbados while learning the history and taking awesome pictures ( Ahmed also took excellent pictures of me and the wife). We were able to visit sites like the Harrison caves and wildlife preserve (Ahmed made sure we were there in time to see the monkeys before they disappeared) as well as other historical sites and beautiful views. I would recommend this tour for those who like the personal touch.
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Teresa
Jan 5, 2020
Spectacular Tour - We took the Barbados Coastal Sightseeing Private Tour with our wonderful tour guide, Ahmed Proverbs. We saw the Parliament Building, Independence Square, the Cricket Stadium and St. James Parish Church. We went through the oldest town in Barbados, Holetown, We saw St James Church, the Speightstown mural, a scenic view from the Animal Flower Cave, Cherry Tree Hill, Bathsheba, and Coddington College, and other scenic stops while traveling through Barbados. It was a very comfortable tour in a private taxi van, and Ahmed gave us a complete history of the island. If you are looking for a private tour for your group, this is it! Will ask for Ahmed when we return to Barbados.
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Deborahreyner11
Mar 7, 2022
Condescending and Rude - Getting right to the issue……right from the beginning of our tour, Ahmen was condescending and rude When asked a question, He was sarcastic and degrading. His attitude was so consistent and beyond professional, he had to be yelled at to stop because his negative comments were getting out of hand. In a cramped taxi Ahmen attempted to educated us on our tour of the island. While he was very knowledgeable on the dates of when a building or company was developed , that is where it ended. There were LOTS of spewing of dates with no interesting stories or facts. Most of the time he pointed to buildings and told us what they were when it was quite obvious. Often times Ahmen contradicted himself and gave false information. This was such a bad experience, the last half of the tour we drove in silence, afraid to speak in fear of being demeaned. He even degraded us for chewing trident gum and liking French fries! Wouldn’t recommend anyone to experience this.
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