Barbados Island Highlights Half-Day Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Visit the street where Rihanna once lived and see the outside of the home she lived in. The next stop will be Cherry Tree Hill for its breathtaking views from there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. As we come down onto the coastline we will travel through Cattlewash and make a stop in Bathsheba which was named for its great beauty; it is also the location of the Soup Bowl the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados. Our next stop will be St John's Church one of the oldest churches on the island, set on a cliff and capturing spectacular views we will then journey through St George past the Gun Hill signal station and the great white Lion as we make our way to the Garrison Historic area.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
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
Port of Bridgetown
Pick up Location of the tour
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
What‘s Included
Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through the historic first settlement town.
Bottled water
Visit the street where Rihanna once lived and see the outside of the home she lived in.
Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display
Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Operates Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Visit to St Johns Parish Church, one of the oldest on the island built on a cliff with great views
Hotel or Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
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Pickup included
Reviews
137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great highlight tour, Glyne was an excellent driver/guide.
845lynnw,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glyne was an excellent, careful driver, extremely knowledgeable. Gave us a good insight into the island as it was our first visit. Would recommend.
Just average…
Lynne R,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The first 20 minutes of our tour (after the last couple was picked up) was spent in silence. Kwami missed the opportunity to share SOMETHING about our tour… or get the ten folks to introduce themselves (that was done at the end). The jokes he shared were generally not funny… and he would say, “Did you understand?” Yes, we do, but it wasn’t funny so we didn’t laugh. The stops were OK. Some info was interesting. Overall this was the most average tour I’ve ever been on.
Excellent courteous driver, very good highlight tour
Richard W,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Glyne was an excellent driver. Very knowledgeable, taught us a lot about the island. Very good highlight tour.
Half day island tour
Alan B,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good half day tour. Picked up on time and taken to key sites in Barbados. Stopped for 10/15 minutes to take photos.
Half Tour Barbados
Glen B,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lisa our guide was amazing & a great sense of humour -great trip thankyou. Enjoyed every minute plus lots of photo opportunities
Island tour
William N,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Half day island tour with knowledgeable guide. Omar picked us up on time and in a smart clean vehicle.
Amazing Experience
Neema K,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely experience, the tour guide was a fountain of knowledge- we learned so much and had a glorious morning! Would highly recommend!
Interesting day
June H,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Punctual pick up at resort. Friendly driver and lots of interesting information about places we drove by. Great to visit the interior of the island and see the small communities that live there.
Tour guide disappointing
Marianne K,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Tour guide gave us very little information about the historical sites, as well as where we were on the island. He proceeded to eat his fried chicken lunch on the van during our tour, which I thought was very unprofessional. We also visited his aunts house so he could pick up some groceries during our tour. I was disappointed overall
Outstanding Tour of Island!
Hank L,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a far better tour than we were expecting for a half day tour. Michael was an incredible tour guide/driver! He never stopped talking about the places we saw and about daily life, history and politics of the island. Whenever we had any question he aswered with many interesting facts and observations. The van was new and comfortable. Highly recommended!
From US$63.00
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