A Guided Walking Tour of a History of a City - Bridgetown

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Do you love hearing stories? Well, we’d love to tell YOU our historical stories by taking you back in time during a two hour walking tour. The journey is fully infused with the mingle of our ancestors and the soft whispers of our buildings. You will hardly notice the passage of time as we explore exciting sites all the way from Our Father of Independence to the “Bridge”.

This tour has 8 main stops and 8 optional stops.

Come witness the last remnants of a Screwdock in the world and explore a wealth of the commercial and religious spaces of our beloved Bridgetown. A little snack helps pass the time as you get a nibble of the sweetness that makes us the people known as Barbadians. This tour is ideal for;

- the historian

- the curious visitor

- the casual cruise visitor

- You

- anyone seeking to learn of the rich heritage that this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer.

- As an addition to any Barbados vacation packages

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability

The start point is the Errol Barrow Statute in Independence Square. The tour guide will meet you there.

There are 8 main stops. Independence Square to the Jewish Historical District. Your tour can end here, or you can opt for the bonus 8 more stops from James Street, back to Independence Square

Bridgetown can be closed on holidays and Sundays. Check the current opening times of Bridgetown, if that is important for you, while choosing your days.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Local guide

Bottled water

Snacks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

Independence Square

Errol Barrow Statue

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Carlisle Bay

Along the Bridgetown side of the Bay have their stories to tell.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Bridgetown

Reviews

4.79

227 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

200

Good Tour - get some nice history background
Jared L,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The Tour itself was nice; good history information; the only reason it did not receive 5 stars was because the guide was 30 minutes late. While he was a good guide and made up his time and did a good job. We did not start till 10:30 am, so it got hot after about an hour, and it was kind of hard. But I appreciate it that he did come and made up his time and did not cut short the tour.
Awful, disappointing
marlene33haegele,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Tour guide did not show up. Tours led by other leaders said this was not unusual for this tour. Too bad we were not informed before we planned our day around this activity . We called provided number but no one answered
Walking tour with Zachary
306dylanw,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Zachary was the perfect tour guide , he was knowledgeable , friendly and gave us a true insight into the history of Barbados, impressively with no notes needed , he even brought snacks ! Highly recommend this tour
Interesting insight into the history
Sanna P,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
An interesting insight into the history of Bridgetown. We had a small group and plenty of opportunities to ask follow-up questions. Our guide was a young man who was very knowledgeable about the city's history and was able to answer all our questions. The walk lasted a little longer than the original duration, but we also got to see all the "extra spots".
Excellent tour guide
Yen C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Zachary was an exceptional tour guide! Despite the intense sun during our tour, he quickly recognized the discomfort and graciously took us to an air-conditioned mini-mall to cool off. His patience while we recovered was greatly appreciated. The tour itself was incredibly informative; Zachary explained everything so clearly that our group hardly had any questions—just shows how well he conveyed the depth of information! It was a fascinating experience that truly helped us connect with Barbados's rich history. Highly recommend!
Amazing walking tour..
peteroE2439MS,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks Zakaria & Debbie.. This was close to perfect. All the historic info about Bridgetown. 👍and not over priced....
Bajan tour though history
774kendrickk,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took a history tour of the city in the country. My guide, Zachary was very informative and had a great personality. He kept asking if I had any questions but I never did cause he did such a thorough job. If you can get him you’re lucky.
Bringing Back Some Facts
donnal64,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! It just so happened that I got Zachary all to myself! He was amazing! I wanted to get some history of the island, compare it to my Jamaican roots and bring some information back to my students. Check, check and check! I even got to see some caterpillars that I have never seen before and was able to get my steps in.
Learning about Bridgetown
mzhg99,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have been coming to Barbados for many years but did not know the history very well. Zachary was our guide and we found him to be extremely knowledgeable about the history of Bridgetown. Zachary was very polite and friendly and we enjoyed listening to him as he explained the stories behind the many monuments and old buildings. The 2-hour tour was just the right length and we felt that we learned a lot. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Lots of history
glendee1,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and our guide, Zachary, was fantastic. After the tour he went out of his way to take us to restaurant which served curry. Please tip.