Half Day Tour St Nicholas Abbey and The Barbados Wildlife Reserve
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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This tour features popular attractions in the North East of the Island of Barbados
starting with the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where we hope to catch the Green Monkey at play along with a wide variety of other animals.
Next Stop St. Nicholas Abbey where we will tour this beautifully preserved sugar plantation and sample some of the rum produced on site at their award winning distillery. You also have the option to book to take a short journey on their restored steam engine to take in one of the most scenic views in Barbados, Cherry Tree Hill.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tours cancelled by the customer more that 72 hours ahead of tour time will be refunded
We require a minimum of 2 persons to run this tour if the minimum has not been met you will be contacted at least 36 hours before to cancel the tours and you will be given an alternate date or refunded
Please ensure that you choose the option you wish at the time of booking. At St Nicholas Abbey there is the choice of doing the House or Heritage Railway tour or doing both but this option must be selected at the time of booking.
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‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Entrance fees to St Nicholas Abbey Included. Sugar Plantation House & Rum Distillery.
Entrance Fees to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve Included
Operates Thursday & Sunday
Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide
Beverages
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
View the feeding of the animals at the Wildlife Reserve the best time to view the monkeys at play
Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
Gratuities
What To Expect
Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill
The Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill was built in 1727 it is one of the many Barbadian windmills once used to produce sugar, and one of the two last functioning sugar windmills in the world. The Morgan Lewis Mill ceased grinding sugarcane for commercial purposes in 1947 and was subsequently given to the Barbados National Trust.
Cherry Tree Hill
Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty (850) ft above sea level and is a part of St. Nicholas Abbey plantation. Actually due to the size of the St. Nicholas Abbey property, Cherry Tree Hill actually borders, St.Peter and St. Andrew. Many years ago, the drive on either side to get to it was flanked by cherry trees, thus the reason for its name; however these were replaced with mahogany trees which now line the road. The trees were planted in celebration of the signing of The Treaty of Paris in 1763
Options
Private House & Wildlife
Private Wildlife & House: Private Tour Inclusive of Barbados Wildlife Reserve & St Nicholas Abbey House Tour
Pickup included
Group Wildlife & House
Group Tour Inclusive of Barbados Wildlife Reserve & St Nicholas Abbey House Tour
Pickup included
Private Railway & Wildlife
Private Tour Inclusive of Barbados Wildlife Reserve & CTH Heritage Railway
Pickup included
Group Wildlife & Railway
Group Tour Inclusive of Barbados Wildlife Reserve & CTH Heritage Railway
Pickup included
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour.
931gwenw,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour to see some highlights of the island. Ryan was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable of the sights and the history of Barbados. Will definitely recommend it to friends.
Excellent
David W,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was very good and the driver was excellent the house tour and rum tasting was a bit disappointing as you only go in two rooms and the rum tasting was very brief
Great tour!
Sarah H,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour! Sue our tour guide was so friendly and picked us up from our hotel early. We had plenty of time to explore the wildlife preserve and see the monkey feeding which was excellent. The rum tasting was very educational and fun as well. 10/10 recommend this tour.
Great day out
Jane E,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was picked up on time from my hotel by Orlando, we had a drive out along the west coast, stopping at Cherry tree hill, to the nature reserve and amazing to see so many tortoises, and the monkey feeding was a great experience. Then we went to st Nicolas Abbey where I enjoyed the train ride, heading back home along the East Coast where we stopped at Bathsheba for photos. Orlando was a lovely guide who was easy to get along with and very informative along the way.
The driver/ tour guide made the experience worth it
orvianl2025,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The drive/ tour guide was truly amazing and enjoyable made the experience worth it! Beautiful Barbados Tours & Excursions really did a great job thank you!!!!!!
Beware! Others are more reliable
stropw,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Pretty bad. We booked for a “guided tour in a small group”. All you get is a little train ride and no transfer back. Had to pay $60 also just to get back to the hotel.
Monkeys, history and rum!
elinorh276,
Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver and guide for the day named Glyne was very interesting and informative, giving us commentary and amusement en route to both sites. The tour is a good combination of wildlife and history, with plenty of rum to try. A very well organised and enjoyable tour.
Great half day out
garyhc12,
Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris the guide was excellent and knowledgable about the island so we learned a lot about the local history before we got to the Plantation. We also met the owners son, Simon who was very welcoming and helped with the rum tasting
Great Excursion!
Lucy S,
Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Charles was our tour guide throughout the half-day! He was not only knowledgeable about all things Barbados but very funny. Kept us entertained the whole time. Would totally recommend. We were on a “schedule” but NEVER felt rushed.
More Than Expected
Lynn W,
Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic. We enjoyed the locations included and the information provided by our guide, Orlando. He was fantastic and a great ambassador for Barbados.
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