Private Guided Tour of Historic Fortifications in St. George
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12 Ratings
The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
Discover the hidden treasures of St. George Parish with our exclusive private guided tour of eight historic fortifications. Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings, soak in breathtaking views, and admire fascinating architecture at every turn. Perfect for cruise ship visitors!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gates Fort - Very early Fortification with viewing platform.
- Alexandra Battery - Open plan British Military Fortification with very rare Iron curtain detail.
- Fort St. Catherine - Large fort with a draw bridge over a dry moat. Great place for photos - optional entrance to museum is included on days when the fort is open.
- The Unfinished Church - Exclusive access to interior of ruined Neo Gothic Church.
- Fort George - Unusual fort with very deep moat perched on the highest point of land in St. George’s - panoramic views of St. George’s harbour and The North Shore.
- Ferry Point Park - Forested nature trail to very rare example of a Lyme Kiln.
The Gunpowder Magazine - One of the most beautiful Bermuda stone vaulted ceilings inside, it looks like it did in the 1820s.
Martello Tower - Built of Bermuda stone in 1820, the design was inspired by the fortress at Martello Point, Corsica.
Burnt Point Fort - Built in 1688 to defend the western approach to St. George’s Harbour and prevent illegal sea trading by Bermudian sailors.
Ferry Island Fort - the ferry was the only connection between St. George’s and the rest of Bermuda prior to the construction of the Causeway bridge.
What's Included
- Tour can start in St. George
- Option to customize the tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Exclusive Private Guided Tour of Eight Historic Fortifications in St. Georges Parish. Lost Yet Found - Natural Surroundings, breathtaking views and fascinating architecture at every turn. Ideal for cruise ship visitors! Includes visits to Gates Fort, Ferry Island Fort, Fort George and many more. You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy this unique driving and walking experience!
Location
The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
Coot Pond Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Johncwhite3
Mar 28, 2024
Very informative private tour, with a personable, knowledgeable guide - Our guide, Bill, was informative, personable, knowledgeable, and punctual. He was very flexible given that our ship was late in arriving in Bermuda. Bill was very pleasant to be with. He gave us so much interesting historical information about the area in general, and about forts specifically. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Alexmclark57
Jan 25, 2024
Charmed in Bermuda. - Robin is a knowledgeable guide. She seeks knowledge as well as imparting it to her guests. She was prompt in picking us up at the negotiated time and place, and our tour was complete as scheduled. During our transit to the historic sites she shared the background and history of the island and the geopolitical significance of the time.
Robin, like many guides we have met in out travels, is passionate about her home country and is enthusiastic about its history and culture. We were charmed! Thank you Robin.
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Guide14598243542
Nov 15, 2023
History buffs this one’s for you. - Amazing and informative. This was my first time booking a tour without using the cruise ship. It was so intimate because it was only my husband and myself. No need to wait for others. Robin was a famtastic guide. Not only did we get to see forts, my husband’s favorite. We saw a lot of the island driving around.
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Daniel_g
Aug 25, 2023
Fascinating and informative - Bill S. was a fountain of knowledge! We learned so much about the history of the area. Fort St. Catherine and it’s museum was excellent.
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Marybo2444rw
Jun 14, 2023
Incredible value - As we are very interested in historical details, we were expecting a fascinating 3 and a half hour experience, it however, far exceeded our expectations. Robin kindly picked us up from our guest house and thus began our adventure back in time. She was affable, very knowledgeable and considerate. We walked among the centuries of fortifications on this beautiful island and she made it come alive before our eyes. I highly recommend this tour.
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Gretchen
Jun 8, 2023
A must do for history seekers! - We had a very informative and interesting tour with Bill as out tour guide. He is very knowledgeable. We enjoyed, and learned all kinds of good information on the tour about this beautiful Bermuda island. Thanks!
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Azndevil
Jun 1, 2023
Knowledgeable and super nice - Did a private tour with Robin 2 days, 3.5 hours each day. She was very nice and knowledgeable. Saw a lot of beautiful sceneries. The kids were also having a blast seeing all the different forts. I would definitely recommend booking her as a tour guide.
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Les_s
Oct 31, 2022
Fantastic tour of Bermuda military history - Great tour, Rebecca was so friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. We learned so much and look forward to returning. She explained Bermuda’s military highlights from the 1600’s to WWII.
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Teamwofflorida
Sep 25, 2022
Awesome Tour - Arrived via Cruise Ship to Bermuda and Robin kept in touch and provided easy instructions to take the ferry to meet her. She was waiting when we arrived and our tour was great. Very knowledgeable about the history of the island and also provided info on the day to day life in Bermuda. She provided water bottles which was good since it was hot that day. She customized the tour to our likes and interests. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
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222sug
Jul 30, 2022
Forts of the St George area - My husband loves history and this was the perfect tour for him. He was really impressed with Robin’s knowledge of the area and all of the forts on the islands. We were the only people on the tour and she could personalize our time in St George.
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