Belize City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The historic Belize City tour offers an interesting insight into the old capital city of Belize. Belize City is the largest city in the Central American region of Belize and was once the capital of former British Honduras until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970. The population of Belize City is 67,964; with neighboring suburbs adding up to about 80,000. Several cruise ships drop anchor outside the port and are tended by local citizens.

Belize City was founded (originally as “Belize Town”) in 1638 by British lumber harvesters. It had previously been a small Maya city called Holzuz.

Belize Town slowly improved its infrastructure and has been the object of numerous infrastructural projects. Nevertheless, many of the streets built from colonial days are still small and congested, a majority of houses are still susceptible to fire and damage from hurricanes.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Gratuity

Items of personal nature

What To Expect

The historic Belize City tour offers an interesting insight into the history of what was once known as the British Honduras; now, Belize. The population of Belize City is 67,964; with neighboring suburbs adding up to about 80,000. This tour explores the highlights of Belize City’s brilliant and historical scenery such as Baron Bliss Lighthouse. Belize Town slowly improved its infrastructure and has been the object of numerous infrastructural projects.

1 hour 35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Belize City Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.73

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Tour to See Belize City
550tujuanaj,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enlightening, humbling, knowledgeable, relaxed, great for future planning, great photo opportunities and ability to see key government sites.
Great way to see Belize City
BentonShopper48,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mike was our tour guide on the Belize City Tour. We were in an air conditioned large bus and the tour included stops at the old Cathedral, beach park for photos and then a place to shop and eat lunch as well as taking a short train ride that tells the history of the gum (yes, for Wiggley's chewing gum) and sugar cane processing. The City tour included many sights along the way in different areas with stop signs and stop lights that nobody pays any attention to. I highly recommend this tour as there is a great deal of history, traditions, and interesting sights to take in to see Belize City.
Great Last Minute choice (when your cruise excursion cancels on you)
GaryL130,
Mar 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Carnival Glory excursion was cancelled due to rough seas so we went ashore (tinder port) and just happened upon Belize Caribbean Tours. They gave us a deal (15% cheaper than Carnival) on the City Tour (about 1 hour) with Beach Time (2 hours). Even when we bought this, we could tell there were VERY conscientious about getting us back to port prior to "last tinder". Our tour guide Phillip is very knowledgeable about Belize City and showed us many places in the city as well as answered all questions about culture, lifestyles, finances and life in general in Belize City. We felt totally safe and encountered no issues at all. Then on to Kukumba Beach - salt water beach right on the ocean but also separated from the ocean by natural rock and a little engineering. Live DJ, food, water slides, large floaties, rope swing, plenty of shaded and unshaded beach chairs - no problem with having your choice. Plenty of bathrooms and changing facilities and showers to rinse the sand off. There is also a historical museum, gift shop (does take cards) and full restaurant (Phillip even ate here). We were returned promptly as promised as had absolutely an enjoyable time. One additional must add comment - I had left my cellphone in the tour van and this company went out of their way to find and will be shipping the phone back to me - big big kudos to Phillip and Tanizia, two of the more important people that work for this company..
School Group Belize Study Trip
Andrew S,
Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Phil was a very great guy! Super helpful and informative. He was kind and always on time to get my group around to many fun activities throughout the week. Thanks Phil! And I would definitely highly recommend! 😁 he provided us with delicious home cook meals multiple times!
Jungle Joe is the best guide !!
jessicadO2065DC,
Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Although we booked the baboon sanctuary and didn’t really see / interact with any baboons, our tour guide Jose, others known as “jungle Joe” gave us a day out that we will never forget. He was super knowledgeable and so nice! He stopped at a few places we asked him to (the Belize sign and a shopping store). He was so accommodating and just proud of his country. We drove through the city and jungle Joe was all over the microphone, pointing out so much. It was such a wonderful tour overall. We saw the city, old church and shared many laughs in the car ride! BOOK WITH JUNGLE JOE !!
Ehh. Should have skipped
melaniesV9199RF,
Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The best part of this excursion was going to a park where a local woman prepared wine, cornbread and candy to try. Otherwise it was a ride through a dirty city on a bus. Our guide was well spoken but there was just not much to see or learn about.
Excelent Experience
nielsenr2019,
Jul 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience. Ask for Jimmie and Cynthia. Nice people. Very goof knowledge about history and culture. I strongly recommend them.
Big John's Tours
TBHersh,
Jan 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gregory, from Big John's Tours, gave us a phenomenal day. He went totally above and beyond to make our day spectacular. Felt very safe. He was so fun & friendly.
Fabulous Tour Guide (Dennis the Menace)!
NorthStar794981,
Jan 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dennis Hislop Jr. (Dennis the Menace) was such a wonderful tour guide on our recent Belize City Tour!! He was so enthusiastic, fun, and very knowledgeable of the places that he took us to! It was a wonderful excursion because of Dennis!! He was so proud of his country and it showed. He spoke with such exuberance and excitement and made the tour very enjoyable. He answered all our questions and was a delight to be with. I would highly recommend this tour and be sure to ask for Dennis!!
Best Excursion Ever!
karenhY9150OF,
Mar 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We talked with Jason on the pier and decided to tour the city and visit the ruins. "Jungle Jim" was our tour guide and driver of the air conditioned van. His historical knowledge as well as understanding of everyday little things that peek tourist interest was AMAZING! We even stopped at a rum distillery and got a sample! "Jungle Jim" stopped several times for us to make photos of things of interest.. . Such as an iguana on a fence . So happy we talked with Jason at the pier! This was the best excursion we have ever taken. Hope to get to go back to Beleze one day and take another excursion with "Jungle Jim"!