Horse Racing Experience at the Garrison Savannah Racetrack
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy an afternoon of horse races at the Garrison Savannah, small group tour 4 people the Max, get a glimpse of the house where George Washington stayed with his bother in 1751, then stroll around 30 acres of the Historic Garrison Savannah and spend the remainder of the afternoon betting and enjoying horse racing. Prior to the start of each race, the horses parade in front of the grandstand and at the end of the race the winning horse and its owners take the traditional parade past the grandstand.
Running commentary about George Washington house and the historic Garrison Savannah
Small Group Tour 4 people Max
Sweeping view of the 30 acres of the Garrison Savannah as you watch the horse racing
Light snack, local cuisine
BDS $ 20 betting money, book and form
Hotel pickup and drop off at hotel (Centrally Located hotels)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 16 years
Please note this tour is also available as a private tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club
Travelers will get a glimpse of outside of the Mansion where George Washington stayed with his ailing stepbrother in the 1700 as the guide gives a commentary of the Mansion History and stroll around the Garrison savannah, with running commentary of the history and an afternoon of horse racing and betting.
What‘s Included
Included BDS $ 20 betting Credit with assistant from Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Driver/Guide
Souvenirs, Lunch, Drinks and Water
Pickup points
Savannah Beach Club Hotel
Hastings Main Rd, Christ Church Garrison Caribbean
Coconut Court Beach Hotel
Hastings Main Road, Garrison Historic Area Bridgetown Caribbean
Worthing Court Apartment Hotel
Worthing Main Road, Worthing Caribbean
Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados
Carlisle Bay, Aquatic Gap Bridgetown Caribbean
Sugar Bay Barbados
Garrison Historic Area Garrison Caribbean
Hilton Barbados Resort
Needham's Point St Michael, Bridgetown Caribbean
Accra Beach Hotel & Spa
H7 Rockley Caribbean
Meeting points
Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club
Garrison Rd Bridgetown Caribbean
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Horse Racing Experience at the Garrison Savannah Racetrack
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good knowledge, nice staff but traffic rushed the experience
ayme d,,Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00I booked this as a gift for my parents, unfortunately the driver was one hour late due to the traffic, although this is out of their control, having visited Barbados monthly you can anticipate when there will be traffic due to cricket. This meant the tour was rushed. I personally had to chase the driver up, rather than being contacted to be told about the delay. The staff were lovely. The transport was nice, the snack wasn’t good. However the price was expensive for what it was.
Excellent Fun on a Sunday Afternoon at the Races!
natalievU3634LD,,Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide gave us a super informative tour around the Garrison area. I had lots of fun making uninformed and fairly stupid bets on horses. The ladies in the betting booths graciously tolerated my lack of experience at the races. Fish cakes and Banks beer topped off the experience! A very fun afternoon! Oh and how could I forget - you get so close to the race track and you really feel it when they thunder by the finish line!
A bonus experience
938sarahc,,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00By chance we left the Museum and Historical Society just as the horseracing began. What fun to watch and lovely to walk the perimeter of the track seeing all the action
Something different
E3771WMdavidk,,Apr 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really worthwhile experience. Mixing with locals and tourists. Would recommend. Don’t buy the VIP tickets. Better to stand on rails and sit in main stand
Mixed feelings, enjoyed races overall
Caroline B,,Mar 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour guide Karen was fantastic. Very knowledgeable told us a lot about the area and history. She also looked after us so well all day, especially when my husband was taken ill and collapsed due to the heat. However, we were disappointed that we did not have allocated seats in the grandstand. This may not have mattered on an ordinary race day, but this was the Gold Cup day, so it was a big problem, not Karen's fault, she was embarrassed and disappointed too. We eventually were taken to a seat for my husband after he recovered, but still he had to move again and I had to stand up for rest of the day. So, we enjoyed our day overall, the races were exciting and atmosphere great, but would suggest the tour company should ensure seats are allocated on Gold Cup day. No reflection on Karen who was so good.
Very enjoyable day
Jadranka P,,Nov 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time. Easy to get tickets, good organisation, great seating, all in all good vibes on the venue. As we also managed to get a few winners it made our experience even better.
sandy lane cup
jacquitinson,,Apr 13, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00was so exciting the races was so good ,we had such a great time there was a fun fair there very good day out
Fun to see horses run close up
serendipity96,,Feb 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We weren't sure what to expect but ended up being an interesting experience. Got to see horses very close up running on the grass. We stood next to the gate. Easy to place bets nearby and find drinks.
This tour was fantastic a first class...
mandy.campbell,,Nov 26, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic a first class trip would highly recommend Karen our tour guide was brilliant her knowledge was outstanding on the horse racing and Garrison tour it was such a fantastic adventure and would do this again when I next visit Barbados.
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