Private Tour
British Virgin Islands - Road Town Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Please note this is a self-guided tour. Meaning once you have made your booking you will get information on downloading the app to get the tour.
Then take a step back in time with this self-guided walking tour (audio and written) through the heart of Road Town, Tortola.
Explore at your own pace. We recommend the starting point for cruise ship visitors, but you can start and end where you wish.
Guided by written and audio storytelling, the rich history, culture, and people of the British Virgin Islands are brought to life.
BYO smartphone and headphones (if you want to hear the audio) and let the streets speak to you. The APP creates a photo/video memory of the walk for you to keep.
And you get the famous "Painkiller" TM recipe.....
Please note - you need to be prepared to download an app and then follow written and/or video instructions to use a ticket code to access the tour. If you don’t feel confident to do this, this tour may not be for you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Road Town
️Ready to walk, learn, and sip your way through Road Town? Our self-guided smartphone tour takes you deep into the stories that shaped the British Virgin Islands—from resistance and resilience to rhythm, rum, and real island flavor! Meet artisans at the colorful Crafts Alive Market, and stand at the Sunday Morning Well—where it is said the emancipation of slaves in 1834 was delcared. Step inside Her Majesty’s Prison to hear dramatic stories from the past. Sip a legendary Painkiller™ cocktail (we share the recipe!) and trace the roots of island journalism and the Island Sun Newspaper. From tropical gardens to grand colonial relics reclaimed by a proud, independent people, this tour blends reflection, fun, and discovery. Go at your own pace, take photos along the way, and finish with a digital album full of memories. Perfect for culture lovers, pirate enthusiasts and curious wanderers, all with a splash of rum!
What‘s Included
Self-guided audio/written tour downloaded by APP to your smart phone. BYO headphones.
There is a small admission fee for the JR Oneal Botanical gardens & Old Government house ($3 approx)
Options
Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Road Town, Tortola, BVI
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good for knowing the places to go in Tortola
Thomas S,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The app was tough to figure out but the host was very friendly in helping to make it work. We loved walking around Tortola with this, as it told us exactly the spots to check out in an optimal route. We did not use the actual guide or information much but it seemed nice.
Excellent customer service
Yara A,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I wasn't able to go on the walking tour, I made a mistake with the date. They were so nice when I texted and offered me a refund without me even asking. I appreciate their customer service.
Shop was cl
Theresa J,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We didn't get to take the tour. We stopped by your shop and you were closed. We talked to a shop owner and they said they didn't know when you would open so we went out on our own.
The whole process was not...
Raymond N,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The whole process was not user friendly. We could not access the tour. Here is another reason why I am rating this as poor, I can’t enter this comment for some reason
Wonderful excursion
Luisa P,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This self guided walking tour was great. Spent an interesting few hours walking around Road Town with great audio and local stories. Finished off with a Pusser’s Painkiller!
Tortola Through the Voice of a Local
Garnette S,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the historical and interesting information about the places we visited in the voice of an islander. We felt the places on the tour took us away from the crowds and off the beaten path to mix more with the culture and people of Tortola.
Perfect Shore Excursion—Fun, Flexible, and Full of Local Flavor!
Deborah L,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My partner and I did this self-guided audio walking tour while in port for the day, and it was a fantastic way to explore Road Town! The Actionbound app was simple to use, and the tour let us move at our own pace—no rushing, no big crowds. The stories were rich with history and local charm, and we loved being able to stop when we wanted—for photos, a drink, or a little shopping. Yes, it’s warm (you’ll definitely feel the Caribbean sun!), but there’s shade along the way and plenty of places to pause and cool off. Perfect for couples, older travelers, and curious cruisers looking for something unique and authentic beyond the usual tours. Highly recommended!
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