A two hour historic walking tour of Speightstown

Overview

Available languages

English

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This tour takes you for a relaxing and informative stroll through the quaint town of Speightstown which is always awash with activity but somehow maintains its British colonial charm. Our tour package, which is tailored for small groups, is aimed at maximizing the authentic experience of a Speightstown tour through the eyes of an informed local.

The most defining feature of Speightstown is the 17th century pre-colonial architecture. You will get to visit and learn the stories behind historic buildings that date back to the early settlements as you experience the sense of development that has taken place in the town which is evident by the integration of modern architecture. With forts lining the coasts of Barbados, one would expect that Little Bristol would also have its share of protection.

You will also get to interact with the people of Speightstown. The wayside hawkers and rum shops are still very much a part of this town.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

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

Subject to favorable weather conditions, If canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Bottled water

Snacks

Personal audio device to hear the guide clearly

Headsets

Gratuities

What To Expect

Chattel House Audio Tours Inc.

Assembly point only

Admission Not Applicable

Arlington House Museum

We will share the story of this and many other former homes on this tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

A two hour historic walking tour of Speightstown

Reviews

4.58

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Meeting place is a walk from
Jenifer W,
Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
I am sure the walking tour would have been amazing if we had been better equipped with understanding where the meeting place was! We did walk the town by ourselves and had a grand time!
Nice tour but more depth would have improved the experience.
Earl M,
Apr 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
Very pleasant tour guide. Covered many historic sights on and adjacent to Queen Street. In- depth coverage of churches and iconic chattel houses. Could have talked more about public facilities, town centre, library, local governance and how these developed from the past to today as well as prominent towns people and how they contributed to Barbados.
Educational & Empowering Tour Centering Black histories, experiences and contributions
JavierPTYC3,
Mar 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing tour and Kristin was an even better guide. We had him twice for two different tours and he didn’t disappoint! It’s evident that he’s a very knowledgeable guide and has a passion for Barbados history, and future. We especially enjoyed Kristin’s and the tour’s emphasis on the Black experience. As a Black people, it was important to hear a nuanced account of the island’s Black histories and contributions. Yes, Barbados is a majority Black country, but most of our experiences glossed over Black history other than mentioning “slavery.” Kristin made us feel respected and engage with a history that put us at the center and not along the margins. It’s in the name Chattel House. This tour and experience with Kristin enjoyable and educational.
Very interesting tour and excellent guide.
Paradise788392,
Mar 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A really interesting tour. More about the history of Barbados than Speightstown specifically but Kristin was really knowledgable and friendly. Good to take time to look at the buildings and their history which you might miss on your own. Nice bars and restaurants to cool down afterwards.
Historic Barbados
C823CZmichaelb,
Nov 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A pleasant and informative tour of the history, architecture and street art of Speightstown. Recommended
Fascinating history
stevetX6576TO,
Apr 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Christen had an enormous amount of knowledge about this fascinating and historic town. He was friendly and very happy to answer our questions, historical, political or touristy. Highly recommended.
Interesting
JonFozzz,
Mar 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took a morning tour with Christien yesterday. For such a small town there is so much history, good & bad. We finished off with lunch at the Fishermans Pub on his recommendation. Thanks for the tour 👍
Recommended
B278JAstuarts,
Feb 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A really informative walk discovering the highlights of Speightstown with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Highly recommended.
Interesting tour of Speightstown
felixthecatisme,
Feb 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Christen, our guide, was very welcoming when we arrived at the meeting point. He was interested in everyone on the tour and how often we had visited Barbados. The amount of visits did not translate to knowledge, however as there were people on our tour who had visited many time but had not seen much and did not know much about the history. Christen’s knowledge of Speightstown and the history of Barbados was very good and he made the tour very interesting and enjoyable. I would recommend this tour.
Great tour
Marissa S,
Dec 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic knowledgeable guide and fascinating history brought to life in a wonderful location giving a great insight into Bajan culture