Private Tour
Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Prefer to tour alone? Then this should be your choice. Experience Antigua privacy and comfort in 6 hours and enjoy beach views, get a glimpse into our history and culture and enjoy local rum and our national fruit, the black pineapple. A stop for an opportunity to swim or snorkel or just bury your feet in the powder white sand is also included. Be sure to bring your swim wear and your camera to capture the unforgettable moments.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nelson's Dockyard
Nelson’s Dockyard is the largest of Antigua’s National Parks and is still used today as a working dockyard for numerous yachts and ships. The restored eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings of the Dockyard are presently home to shops, hotels and marina businesses. Outside the dockyard, historic forts dot the landscape of the park accessible by hiking trails which allow visitors to enjoy the park’s scenic and natural beauty. There is endless opportunity to capture the beauty of the parks. With many glorious boats in the dockyard, the beautiful harbour, the historic sites and the unforgettable views will leave you in awww.
Betty's Hope
Betty’s Hope was a sugarcane plantation in Antigua. It was established in 1650, shortly after the island had become an English colony, and flourished as a successful agricultural industrial enterprise during the centuries of slavery. It was the first large-scale sugar plantation to operate in Antigua and belonged to the Codrington family from 1674 until 1944. Christopher Codrington, later Captain General of the Leeward Islands, acquired the property in 1674 and named it Betty’s Hope, after his daughter. Betty's Hope is no longer operational as a plantation. However, the structures which consist of the twin windmills, the Cistern Complex have been restored in serviceable condition, the Great House in ruins, the Boiling House where sixteen copper hoppers which were used to boil cane juice to produce crystalline sugar, and the Still House, a distillery was used for manufacturing rum. A visitor center has been created by converting a former cotton house storeroom into a museum.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Professional local guide
Entrance fees to all sights
Lunch
Beverages/Water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
248 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Antigua VIP
tonyacE9338MI,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob was the best tour guide! Thanks for the good day.
Perfect day, great guide
Michaela J,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a really great day with Stephan. We have seen a lot and he has also had a lot of information and stories ready. Patiently took as many photos of us as we wanted. Lunch was very good. Just a perfect trip. I would do it over and over again.
Amazing tour of the island!
cinnie02,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Having never been before we wanted a good private tour of the island and we got it! Our guide was amazing and knowledgeable and talked the entire ride which we loved. He kept pointing out different sites and things ro see. Was never bored on the drive. You can tell he loves his island and loves to show it off. Amazing sites and had a really great lunch at a Mamas Delight. Alot of variety of food all got different things. All 6 of us had only positive things to say. Definitely recommend!
Full island tour
danielle h,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rob was very knowledgeable and a great host for a full island tour. Rob knows the island very well and made the day fun. Tom and Danielle from Canada
Great day out
Stephen T,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing 5-star tour around Antigua, made even better by our guide, Stefan. He was incredibly informative, sharing interesting facts and local knowledge throughout, while also being warm, friendly, and easy to talk to. The trip itself was fantastic, taking us to some of the island’s most beautiful and memorable sights. Stefan really brought each location to life and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying themselves. Highly recommend this tour—an excellent way to see Antigua with a top-class guide!
Wonderful way to learn about Antigua
juliehI6795GN,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Stephan. He customized our day based on our interests and made sure that we saw the major points of interest on the Island. Doing a private tour allowed us to spend more time where we wanted and also make a stop at a local supermarket just to see the variety of items; something we always find interesting when traveling. Highly recommend this tour!
Great day out
Vicki P,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the island. Great local onions the chance to eat genuine Antiguan lunch. Much easier than trying to drive yourself.
Antigua - VIP Platinum Tour! The BEST!
Anjli S,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I’m honestly speechless after today’s trip! We had the most amazing experience with Stephan as our driver and guide. His knowledge of Antigua was excellent, and he went above and beyond to make sure my mum was comfortable and well looked after throughout the day. He even took us to see both cricket stadiums and gave us extra time at the beach — a beautiful bay that is perfect for people with reduced mobility. Stephan really listened to what we wanted and tailored the day to our needs, making sure we truly experienced the island. One of the highlights was the authentic local lunch at a small place run by an elderly couple. The food was fantastic and they also had great options for vegetarians. It was such a special day and a trip I will never forget. Thank you, Stephan, for making it so memorable! Pay a little extra for a private tour - it's worth every penny!!!!! And the meeting point is super easy to find once you get off your Cruise Ship!
Stunning Antigua and superb guide
Philip T,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a truly amazing day exploring stunning Antigua with Rob. Rob showed us everything on the itinerary and more with sufficient time at each stop. He shared so much information of everywhere on the island and joined us at each stop and happily took photographs. We particularly adored Nelson’s Dockyard/English harbour and the views from Shirley Heights were fabulous. We very much enjoyed seeing Betty’s Hope and Devil’s Bridge. Long bay beach was beautiful along with valley church beach. Rob is rightly very proud of his country and we could not have had a better guide to explore this stunning country. We would strongly recommend doing this amazing tour with Rob.
Amazing Island, amazing guide
Adrian A,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I have nothing but praise for our guide, Rob, and what he put together for us. I have one criticism of the organisation, but I'll leave that to the end. We contacted the operator in advance, and told them we wanted to be at a certain place to do a side activity, that we had a folding scooter and that we didn't want to go up heights (well, my wife didn't). He accommodated all of that with a smile, and whenever he could, he gave us five star treatment. His knowledge of the island and its people was first rate, and he was determined that we leave Antigua with an understanding of who they are and what they're like. Highlights: an included lunch at a tiny little local restaurant (salted codfish and fungee), a visit to the most amazing beach (pigeon point) and surviving the road to Devil's Bridge. Thank you, Rob, for an amazing day. Our one criticism was that we were not sent adequate information about the meeting point, and ended up standing in the wrong place until a local tourist officer sorted us out.
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