Private Four Hour Tour: History and Beaches of St. John

Experience the best of both worlds on a private four-hour historic and beach tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi. Discover the rich history of St. John while enjoying the beauty of two stunning beaches and personalized interaction with your driver/tour guide. Refreshing drinks included!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Caneel Bay Beach - Here is where you get a view of Caneel Bay Resort and nearby Cays.
  • Hawksnest Beach - Hawksnest Beach is a popular beach for picnics & just relaxing.
  • Oppenheimer Beach - Oppenheimer Beach is great for weddings and special events. It also abuts Hawksnest Beach.
  • Jumbie Beach - One of St. John smaller beaches for…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate four-hour private tour on St. John, United States Virgin Islands, where you can enjoy the perfect blend of history and relaxation. Discover the rich history of St. John by visiting its historical sites, and then unwind by swimming, sunbathing, or snorkeling at two of the island’s most stunning beaches. Guests will have the…

Location
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Go to the Cruz Bay Ferry Dock on Prince Street, Cruz Bay, St. John, United States Virgin Islands and your driver will have a sign that says "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Abbyjourneygirl
Mar 16, 2026
Great way to spend half a day in St. John. - This is a great way to see the island with knowledgeable local guides. While cruising the Caribbean, we stopped in St. John for the day. The pick up is centrally located and just a short walk from where our tender left us. We enjoyed the tour and beauty of the island and liked that we got to spend some time swimming and relaxing on the beach while our guide waited for us. We liked the privacy of having the taxi to ourselves so that we determined how much time to spend at each spot. Parking at hot spots is at a premium, so I recommend this over a Jeep rental or other car.
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Andrea1027
Mar 15, 2026
An amazing day in St John highly recommended the four hour private tour! - The private four hour tour with Evans was a fantastic way to see the entire island with a couple of beach stops where we could grab a rum drink and jump in the beautiful carribean ocean! Evans was a wonderful ambassador and historian for his home island 🏝️
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Resort00955282001
Feb 13, 2026
A perfect island experience - Service was unbelievable. I changed my tour time the night before, and star fish tours was very quick to respond and cater to my groups need. Our Tourguide was super friendly and knowledgeable, all the guys on my bachelor trip loved him. This tour was easy to find, easy to book, easy to have fun and relax while our Tourguide took care of us. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND 🤩
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Jensu9037rc
Feb 5, 2026
Four hours of history, views, and a wonderful education on island life. - My friend and I are visiting the USVI specifically so he could visit the National Park. The tour was fantastic. Ron arrived early and took us on our way. He was very informative not just about where we were going, what we were seeing, and giving history… he told us about island life from how hurricanes are handled, water & power infrastructure, to community events and more which we appreciated hearing about. Ron was a wealth of information, friendly, and happy to give us the flexibility of extended beach time if we chose or continue touring on. Learned a lot, enjoyed our time and definitely highly recommend!!
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Robert_r
Feb 2, 2026
Excellent island tour with great guide. - We did a private tour so the tour guide, Hibiscus, adjusted the schedule to meet our needs. She was very prompt and because she had grown up on the islands, she was the best tour guide I have experienced in many different city tours. If you can get her you will not be disappointed. They take you past many beautiful views and you get out at several sites.
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R171qzjohnf
Jan 28, 2026
Fantastic 4 hour tour of St. John's and National Park - Great tour. Our guide was Evans, and he is fantastic - knows just about everything about the island. My wife and I were most interested in the national parks, and we saw and learned a lot. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or snorkeling, this is the tour for you.
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Hsamadymd
Jan 25, 2026
Great tour of St. john - Excellent service…. our guide was kind and very knowledgeable. we would definitely plan again next time we are in St. john
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Saraca6759jx
Jan 13, 2026
St John, Beyond the Beaches - We were very interested in the history of St John, the national park and knowing about actual life on St John, seeing wildlife, when possible and not just going to the beach. When Hibiscus picked us up, we explained what we were interested in and she was able to make it happen! We learned about the history of the island, we learned about the flora and fauna, we got to see as many ruins as she could get us to, while still seeing the stunning views of the island. We also got a chance to grab a quick bite to eat, and tasted 3 different locations Ice Creams. We were fortunate enough to meet up with a few wild mules. She was excellent with my teenage children, who can be a bit fussy. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
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Victoriamn2113
Jan 8, 2026
Excellent option to see Virgin Island National Park - We really enjoyed our tour. We arrived via a Royal Caribbean cruise in St Thomas and took a taxi then the ferry to St John’s. Our guide was waiting for us right outside the Cruz Bay ferry dock. We enjoyed seeing the National Park. Our tour guide gave us great background information on the area and the park. Made several stops in the park before we headed to the beaches. We choose Maho beach and Trunk Beach. At Maho we did some snorkeling and my kids did see some turtles. Then we went on to Trunk beach. We were unable to snorkel because of the water conditions but this is by far the most beautiful beach I have ever visited. If you have your own snorkel gear I would recommend bringing it. Mainly to save time so you don’t have to wait in line to get equipment. Really a great tour. We just wish we had more time.
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Faraway582692
Jan 1, 2026
Beautiful scenery - Our private 4 hour tour was wonderful. Hibiscus was an excellent tour guide. She is very knowledgeable, fun, accommodating and kind. Our family had a great time touring St. John and enjoying the beaches.
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From $62
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).