Barbados Highlights and Rum Tour
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Take a journey through Bridgetown up the West Coast of Barbados on our way to the beautiful views of Cherry Tree Hill. Visit the coastal community of Bathsheba, St John's Church and make your way down pass Gun Hill to the Garrison Historic area. For the second part of your day we will spend visit SAVVY on the bay on Carlisle Bay where you will enjoy a relaxing lunch before heading for an afternoon of discovery with a visit to the Mount Gay visitor centre, where you will learn the history of rum and be taken through a fun-filled tasting session conducted by the Mount Gay Rum Tour guides who will guide you and your taste buds through the signature flavours, aromas and subtle nuances of the various rums the produce.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
PLEASE NOTE !! If you do not enter or select a pick up location your tour will be cancelled as without this information we can not collect you for the tour. PLEASE submit the name of your hotel or accommodation at the time of booking. If your accommodation is not listed please select the closest hotel to your accommodation. Once your booking is made please then contact us through the message center to advise us of the location you are staying. Please be mindful we only pick up from coastal areas along the South and West Coast unless you are booked on a private tour or your booking is 10 or more persons. In such cases we can make exceptions.
If you suffer from motion sickness, we recommend taking precautions before the start of the tour. Please also advise your tour guide. Whilst we can sympathize and will try to make you as comfortable as possible our island roads can be bumpy at windy. We must also ensure we take care of all our customers and ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle. If you are ill on board, you will be required to reimburse the driver before the end of the tour for the cleaning fee of between US seventy five and one hundred and fifty dollars. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Broad Street
Bridgetown. On the 5th of July 1628 that 64 settlers headed by Charles Wolverstone arrived. The location of Bridgetown was the most suitable place for a port. Its swampy lands however made it bad for the settlers’ health. The settlers named the town after a bridge that had been constructed by the early inhabitants of the island, the Amerindians. The Bridge of itself was called the Indian Bridge The principle streets in Bridgetown were laid out by John Swan and in keeping with tradition Swan street was named after him. The main street Broad Street was named Broad Street as it is the broadest street in the town. In the early years the streets in town were ill kept and in 1656 legislature passed and act where persons not keeping the space in front of their property clean could be fined 100 pounds of sugar for each day of noncompliance. Bridgetown's Swamp was filled in and replaced with a canal. The lower part of the Constitution is called the Careenage. It was named the Careenage because it ships were careened on to a side to be repaired
Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill
Morgan Lewis Windmill is located in the scenic hills of St. Andrew in Barbados and commands a most commanding view of the phenomenal east coast. Built in 1727, this typical wind-driven mill once crushed sugarcane to produce juice during the 18th and 19th centuries. Morgan Lewis Windmill stopped its operation in 1947 and was subsequently handed over to the Barbados National Trust for preservation as a museum. Morgan Lewis Windmill is among the World Monuments Fund list of 100 Most Endangered Sites in the World.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Operates Tuesday & Thursday
Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display
Air-conditioned vehicle
Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through the historic first settlement town.
Bottled water
Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide
Visit to St Johns Parish Church, one of the oldest on the island built on a cliff with great views
Lunch at Savvy on The Bay
Mount Gay Visitor Centre Rum Tour
Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
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Pickup included
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a lovely time on the...
Jane P,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a lovely time on the tour. Learned a lot about Barbados and its history. Good balance between spending time outside and in an air-conditioned car. Thank you!
An excellent tour. Our...
Wayne L,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent tour. Our guide Shane was brilliant throughout . The food was great and the rum tour was a real highlight.
Great day. Saw a lot of the island.
376joanneb,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour. We saw a lot in one day. Well organized. Lunch was fine. Mount Gay was fun. Great driver, Michael. Would recommend it.
Fantastic way to see Barbados & sample its Delicious Rum.
Donald L,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pickup from our hotel was straightforward & Lisa our driver & tour guide was funny & entertaining from the start. We had a great tour giving us an introduction to Barbados & Lisa was very informative of its history. Plenty of stops along the route for photos & we saw some amazing sights. Lunch at Savvy on the Bay was freshly prepared & drinks were included & everything well organised for the tour groups. The Mount Gay rum tasting was a fantastic experience with our amazing host Akeel.
An introduction to Barbados
Paul N,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A good introduction to Barbados with an opportunity to admire the countryside and it's stunning coastline. Our guide Ryan was great. Positive, interesting and witty. Loved the meal at Savvy's Bar and a good opportunity to chat with other people on the tour.Would highly recommend any tourist to take this tour.
Highly recommend.
Catherine R,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excelllent tour. Guide responsive. Knowledgeable. Even rum factory was okay. Nice vehicle. Timing good.
Places visited were good....
Steve P,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Places visited were good. Lunch was excellent. Driver/guide could have been more informative on what we were seeing and places we visited. Driver was not the most friendly person
Omar was an excellent...
Monica L,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Omar was an excellent tour guide and driver. Very prompt. Our guide at Mount Gay, Akil, was very entertaining and excellent for teaching us how to taste rum.
Our guide (Kwami) was...
Derek J,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide (Kwami) was knowledgeable and very informative. I would have given a 5 star rating if the lunch had been edible, however the shallow fried fish was mostly raw.
A good day out
Chris H,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely day out and the rum tour was really good
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