Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: Discover the Rich History of this Caribbean Paradise
4.7
14 Ratings
English Harbour

Embark on a historical journey on the Island of Antigua, unraveling the past of this Caribbean gem. Witness the English Harbour, Block House, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nelson’s Dockyard - Upon your arrival, our Driver/Guide will be there to welcome you, whether you’re coming from the pier or your accommodation. You’ll be escorted to a variety of landmarks and points of interest.
  • Devil’s Bridge - Witness the marvel of a bridge carved by nature itself. Observe the relentless waves as they crash into the cliffs, creating miniature spouts.
  • Betty’s Hope - Named in honor of Christopher Codrington’s daughter, this historic site was once a thriving sugar estate.
  • Shirley Heights - From this high point, you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of English Harbour. On days when the sky is clear, you can even spot some of the nearby islands.
What's Included
  • Tour escort/host
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, other than the “value added offers” specified in your guidebook
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Nelson's Dockyard
St. John's
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Steve_m
Apr 24, 2024
Great tour of a beautiful island! - We chose this as a day excursion whilst on a cruise and thought it would be a group tour. We were pleasantly surprised to find we had a private driver who showed us the island. Our guide, Benjamin, was really friendly and knowledgeable. He took us all over the island showing us various sights, and customized the tour based on what we were interested in. He was really happy to be able to show off his homeland and definitely showed us there's more to Antigua than the 365 beaches. We'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone and make sure to ask for Benjamin!
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Barbara_d
Apr 2, 2024
INFORMATIVE ENTERTAINING ISLAND TOUR!! - Our tour guide Gregory was amaxzing. He was entertaining and knew the island first hand as he grew up and returned for a visit and never left. He took us to many areas and we enjoyed learning and seeing the best part of the island..Great tour!!!Th
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James_m
Mar 21, 2024
Best Antiguan Day - Benjamin, home-grown Antiguan, never been off the island, but you would never know. Hit all of the high spots on the island. Very informative about each of the locations as well as the island in general. Lot of time at each location: Shirley’s Height, Devil’s Bridge, Falmouth Harbor, Betty’s Hope, then a true locals lunch with true Antiguan fare. Thank you Benjamin for such an incredible experience. Continued prayers for your Mom.
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Miriam_b
Jan 22, 2024
Benjamin was a Delightful Tour Guide - Benjamin, native to Antigua, was personable and informative. We were the only 2 people on the tour. Vehicle was a Ford Escape in good condition. I especially liked the Devil's Bridge stop. I would recommend this tour and this guide.
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Ravi_v
Jan 8, 2024
Driver was knowledgeable and the trip provided us good geographical knowledge and eating places - Devil’s bridge and Shirley Heights were the highlights. English harbour visit is a must. Overall we had a good time.
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Peterself1
Dec 24, 2023
Great little tour - We loved the tour. We were mostly in the car but we went round the whole island with a couple of stops. Gregory, our guide and driver, was friendly and knowledgeable. All in all it was a great way to get a feel of the island and not feel guilty about spending too much time by the pool.
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Shellya671
Apr 30, 2024
Not enough time to really enjoy... - Vernon was our guide and driver for the day. He was quiet, yet informative when we asked him questions. He drove us to all the designated spots listed on the tour, telling us a little about the island as we drove around. He was helpful and courteous. This tour is great for those who want a quick look at things, but needs to be longer if you want to really experience anything. No time or place to eat even a quick bite anywhere along the way. The Nelson Dock tour guide was very hard to hear and understand, making that stop picturesque but not informative.
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Robert_c
Mar 22, 2024
Great Day in Antigua - Overall this was a great tour and an excellent intelligent tour guide, Syril. We visited 3 must see sites and passed by many others. It was a great intro to Antigua and we very much recommend it. One drawback was the vehicle, a Ford Edge. We had 4 people and the back seat is not designed for 3 across so one of us was uncomfortable the whole time. That is important as this is a long winding drive all the way around the island. Most of the tour is in the car with 3 approximately 25 minute stops. Definitely recommended, especially the driver.
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Michael_k
Feb 15, 2024
Good Tour - Comfortable car, good driver/narrator. Stops were right for timing, good cross section of the island
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Li_d
Dec 21, 2023
tour is too short - Our tour had 5 people instead of max 4. It's a mini van, so 5 people inside is okay. We rushed through Nelson's Dockyard. We did not visit Shirley Heights. I would suggest to add an hour to the tour.
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