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.
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
Options
Group Tour
Group Tour Pickup included
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
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This trip may have felt...
TAUREAN E,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip may have felt long. The activities and treatment were worth it. Different sites, complimentary water. It's more for people with patience and stamina
Enjoyable!
Carolyn W,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited the major highlights of Barbados and our guide Steven was friendly and engaging! I enjoyed the drive through Bridgetown, seeing Rihanna’s childhood home and seeing remnants of the Garrison Savannah, we also saw George Washington’s home. My favorite part of the trip was visiting the coastal town of Bathsheba and seeing the mushroom rocks! St John’s Parish is a beautifully kept church, the ushers were putting up flowers in anticipation of tomorrow’s church services. Enjoyable half day trip!
Not happy with tour
Crystal W,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide was answering too many personal calls while working the tour. He was also not retiring one customer that kept asking unnecessary questions as if she was on a private tour making us miss information he should had been telling us . Everytime I travel I do a tour and this was the first one I was not satisfied and disappointed
Amazing half day tour about to learn more about the Barbados highlights
Malcolm A,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide Charles was very great. A nice personality who made you feel right at home. We went to the different stops and were able to take some pictures at some. Charles is very talkative and due to that we learned more about Barbados. If it's your first time in Barbados, this tour is ideal to learn more about the country. On behalf of Malcolm & Carlos
Very knowledgeable,...
debbie m,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable, friendly driver Stephen. Took us to top sites to see , photo stops along the way . Highly recommended.
Barbados in a half
Christopher C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a great way to experience the history, geography, people, food and places of Barbados in a condensed fashion while still having a lot of day left to engage in other activities. The guide was very knowledgeable and funny.
Barbados Time
L34ULpatriciap,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very nice, a great way to see parts of the island if you don’t plan on driving yourself to see the top viewing spots. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared the history of Barbados. Very convenient tour if you only have a few hours to spare. The tour is in a mid-size van so there are other passengers and the atmosphere was very friendly
Lost passport n wallet morning of tour no cared could get credit, refund nothing just im sorry
Lawrence P,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Lost passport n wallet morning of tour no cared could get credit, completely no understanding completely about the free money I assume nothing is could do credit would've been professional
Must do tour
Stuart C,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Must do activity on Barbados. Well worth the money. Knowledgeable guide was excellent and cherry tree Hill and Bathsheba beach amazing
Fantastic half day tour
lottie03,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day on the Barbados Highlights Tour led by Stephen. The four hour itinerary took us into Bridgetown and up to Holetown, before crossing the island to the unspoiled East coast, where we stopped at Bathsheba and the oldest church on the island. Stephen's commentary was interesting, entertaining and informative throughout. We are so glad we booked this and learned a lot more about Barbados with Stephen. We were picked up punctually, the minibus was clean and the whole thing ran like clockwork. Highly recommended.
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