2-Hour Small Group Guided Bridgetown Historic Jewish Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Let's explore the engrossing Jewish history, where the Jewish settlers help establish, Barbados becoming the richest Island in the Americas and establishing the oldest Nidge Synagogue, the oldest in the Americas, one of Barbado's seven wonders.
Even more impressive, the Mikveh that was discovered by archaeologists in Barbados in 2008 unearthed what may be the oldest Mikveh in the Americas, dating back to 1660, the Mikveh is fed by a natural spring and the history of the Holocaust survivors coming to Barbados in the 1900.
Stroll into what was once Jew town, where you can discover where the Jewish people live and work, then unto the Jewish Historic District, and explore the Nidge Synagogue, Mikveh, and the Cemetery. Stroll into the museum that was once the schoolhouse and discover the captivating history, watch an interactive video, feeling the past, after finishing the tour, you are going to be in awe at what you discovered, the Barbados connection with the Sephardic Jews from Spain.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Independence Square
Our accredited guide will meet you in Independence Square in the City of Bridgetown, in front of the Honourable Errol Barrow Statue, where you will be looking over the best Cityscape in the Caribbean, looking across the river, you see historic buildings mingling with the modern buildings, the Parliament buildings, the Independence Arch, pleasure crafts around the flowing river, heroes square, cenotaph, dolphin fountain and the chamberlain bridge and the stories of course of the settlement!
Stroll onto the boardwalk, and unto the the Street that was once known as Jew Street. Running Commentary.
What‘s Included
Admission tickets for the Museum
Lunch
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2-Hour Small Group Guided Bridgetown Historic Jewish Walking Tour
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour in Barbados, highlight of trip
Laura R,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jewish history tour was a highlight of our trip. Our guide Rickicia was very nice, articulate, informative, and patient and attentive to our interests. The sights were AMAZING - so beautiful, beautifully restored, fantastic museum... Impressive and very worthwhile, two hours flew by!
Jewish Heritage tour.
judy19707,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned so much about the Jewish roots in Barbados. Definitely worth doing the tour and our guide Karen was fantastic.
Superb Walking Tour of Jewish Bridgetown
Dream10382519176,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This walking tour was superb. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, smart -- we learned so many things on the tour-- the Bridgetown Jewish story is a good one!
very hot day. Did a fair...
marven l,,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00very hot day. Did a fair amount of walking but tour guide was excellent. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. about the Jewish history of Barbatos. Excellent museum. She was very helpful. ie we needed a taxi to get back to the cruise port. She got one for us and stayed with us until we left.
Karen is an excellent,...
Randall S,,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Karen is an excellent, professional and friendly guide. She provided us with a detailed understanding of how the Jewish people came to Barbados and their influence in the development of the country. The visit to the synagogue and museum was very fascinating. Overall an enjoyable and illuminating experience!
Perfect way to Learn
Peter B,,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karen is a great tour guide. Knowledgable, enthusiastic, and friendly. Perfect for an overview of this lovely island nation.
The City is crowded. The...
David Y,,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The City is crowded but wonderful. The tour guide is knowledgeable and has a lot of patience. The Jewish part was quite informative. Had the good fortune to speak to a volunteer at the Shul. It was awesome.
Poorly managed tour makes a horrible experience
Devin T,,Mar 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00They moved the tour time without telling us. There were supposed to be two different tour guides, one for the Jewish segment and one for the history segment, the Jewish segment tour guide didn’t show up at all so the history guide “winged” the second part of the tour without knowing anything about the religion. It wasn’t his fault but we literally knew more than him.
Surprising Experience
David B,,Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Karen, gave us an depth history of the island and the Jewish Community and gave a knowledgeable tour of the historic synagogue property.
Amazing!
Kaili M,,Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Karen was absolutely amazing. Her positive and upbeat energy is contagious. She was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and authentically awesome. We couldn't have asked for a better person to be our guide. We started as strangers and ended as friends.
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