Overview
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5 hours
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Experience Antigua in privacy and comfort in 5 hours on our Semi-Private tour and enjoy beach views, get a glimpse into our history and culture, taste local rum, and enjoy our national fruit, the black pineapple. The tour is not complete without a stop at one of our 365 beaches for an opportunity to swim, snorkel, or just bury your feet in the powder white sand. Be sure to bring your swimwear and your camera to capture the unforgettable moments.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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 (Buff or Estate 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. This includes various aspects of the plantation's history and shows early estate plans, pictures and maps, artifacts and a model of the central site to giving an overview of the of "Betty's Hope". A interesting peak into Antigua’s history.
Options
Antigua VIP Tours - Semi-Private Gold Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to all sites
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Beverages/Bottled Water
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
152 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The most important site was skipped
Kathleen B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Enjoyable tour with a friendly guide providing cultural information. What was upsetting was there were two stops that we didn't get to in which one of them was one that we considered to be the most important one, Valley Church Beach. Antigua is famous for its beaches and we didn't get to experience it. Unacceptable. The other site was the Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre which would have given us the historical background of the island. Very disappointing.
Friendly and informative, great experience!
Sam F,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw all the cool views and sites of Antigua that we were hoping to see, Troy and Stephan were amazing guides and very friendly you can Taylor the tour to be in a spot you’re exploring for longer than others if your less interested. They offer information on everything you pass not just the sites you stop at. Drinks included in the tour and air conditioning in the van so it’s very comfortable. 10/10 recommend.
Semi-Private Tour
aliciasI5534BB,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This VIP tour was amazing. We hit all of the landmarks - Devil's Bridge, Shirley Heights, Nelson's Dockyard, Betty's Hope, Long Bay Beach, Valley Church Beach, Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre, and The Blockhouse. Even though the tour is 5 hours, it goes by really fast. It is almost not enough time to experience all of these wonderful sites.
The tour was the perfect...
Dawn J,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was the perfect way to see the beautiful island in one day. Stephan was an excellent and knowledgable tour guide and there were plenty of photo opportunities along the journey. Thank you so much for making our day out amazing!
We would do it again
robertjA2810QJ,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Knowledgeable driver very informative
Antigua day tour
Neal M,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00we had a very fun day going around the South part of the island. our guide Sean was very engaging and knowledgeable. the various stops were relatively short, 15 minutes or so, but that was adequate for each of the places we visited. the devil's bridge is very interesting as well as the views from Shirley heights and the English harbor. we would definitely recommend.
Amazing experience 💕
Denise M,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing day from start to finish. Rob our driver was very friendly and informative. Pick up time was prompt and the day was so well organised. We shared with only one other couple from Canada which was lovely. The sights from Shirley Heights were breathtaking and Long Bay beach the most beautiful I have ever seen. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Antigua. My thanks and appreciation to Rob our driver for making it so enjoyable.
Great experience and Rob...
James M,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and Rob was the best! Would definitely recommend and look forward to doing again. Travelled the whole island and saw the beautiful island.
Great island tour. Very...
Linda F,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great island tour. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Gave us many photo opportunities. Took us around the island and described the attractions.
Great tour & guide. ...
John A,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour & guide. Ended up with only four of us with the guide in a van, so very comfortable! Only warning - got conflicting instructions about going to Zone 7 (ahead of time after booking) and the Columbian Emeralds store (the day before, seemed automated from Viator). We went with the latter since it was the most recent instructions. Zone 7 is the correct location....we were lucky and someone else in front of the Emeralds store directed us to the right place to meet our guide. Beautiful island!
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