Hunte's Garden and St Nicholas Abbey small group Barbados tour
Overview
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5 hours
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One of the many names Barbados came to be known by was "Little England". What could be more British than a garden and a great house? Visit Anthony Hunte's masterpiece garden; this garden in a sink hole that has been transformed into one of the most beautiful spots on the island. A visit to Barbados will not be complete without a stop in Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf. Following Bathsheba there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. The windmill is on the top 100 endangered historical sites in the world. Then we will continue up the hill to Cherry Tree Hill for a short photo op. stop before moving on to St. Nicholas Abbey. This Plantation House is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists in the "New World". The Plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample.
From November 2022 this tour will include Lunch and be 1.5 hours longer with an option to add the Heritage Railway
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
The stop at St Nicholas Abbey will involve customers that will be doing different options at St Nicholas Abbey. Some will be doing the house tour, some the trail tour and some the combo tour. If you are only doing the house there will be some wait time involved until all guest return. It is a very beautiful area and you are welcome to enjoy the surroundings as you wait. PLEASE NOTE You can not change your selection of which tour at St Nicholas you wish to take once the booking has been made.
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 To Expect
Hunte's Gardens
Hunte's Garden is a picturesque and path offers many surprises, thanks to the superbly created series of mini-gardens embedded within the main large unit, combining vibrant colours and textures of rare exotic plants to offer the visitor a most uplifting and fulfilling experience. The owner and creator of this beauty, Anthony Hunte, is the heart and soul of this place. You may meet him in the garden or around his extraordinary house and you can be sure to be welcomed with fascinating & colorful stories. Be sure to have your camera ready, as birds and animals love to visit this garden too! Your exquisite experience is gloriously heightened by classical music subtly wafting in the air, adding an extra layer of delight to an amazing ambiance. This magical garden has been featured in many Gardening publications and TV series.
Bathsheba Beach
Bathsheba is located on the Eastern coastline of Barbados. It is said that this area was named after the wife of King David whose name was “Bathsheba”. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathsheba’s “Soup Bowl” resembled Bathsheba’s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees to Hunte's Gardens Included.
Operates Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Entrance fees St Nicholas Abbey Included. Sugar Plantation House & Rum Distillery.
Lunch
Small group tour with a maximum of 8 persons unless you book a group.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Beverages
Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Group Garden and House
Group Garden & House: Group Tour Inclusive of Huntes Gardens, lunch & St Nicholas Abbey House
Pickup included
Group Garden House & Railway
Group Garden House & Rail: Group Tour Inclusive of Huntes Gardens, lunch, St Nicholas Abbey House & CTH Heritage Railway
Pickup included
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fabulous trip
juliedY6641KO,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a super half day trip. Our driver /guide Glyne was very knowledgeable and efficient and looked after every aspect of the trip making sure we saw everything. The trip to Bathsheba as well as the gardens and St Nicholas Abbey were fabulous too. A great day
Friendly, efficient and...
Patrizia M,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly, efficient and punctual driver! Enjoyed both the gardens, train ride and abbey. Wonderful excursion!
Hunts Gardens and St Nicolas Abbey
KimandAdrianButler,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour with Glyne to Hunte’s gardens, Bathsheba Beach, St Nicolas Abbey including the train ride. Glyne really looked after us and was a font of knowledge but also great fun. The train ride of 45 minutes was excellant and not to be missed. It takes you to Cherry Tree Hill with amazing views. I can highly recommend this tour. Thanks Glyne and Beautiful Barbados Tours x
Wish we hadn't
Nancy J,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Our complaint is with the efficiency of the tour. We had basically 2 destinations that day, St. Nicholas Abbey and Hunte's Gardens. We were picked up first, 8:05 am, and then a second couple from a hotel a few kms away. Then we headed out, drove for an hour(? Still hopeful at this point that we were going the right direction). A stop at Harrison's Caves to pick up another couple had to take 20 minutes. We then seemed to take the long way to get to St. Nicholas Abbey where we met up with the final 2 people for our tour. It appeared we missed our appointed time for a train ride and we waited approx 30 minutes to have our turn. The rest of our visit at the Abbey was rushed to meet time schedules out of our control. On to Hunte's Gardens where we were allotted 45 minutes. Very unfortunate as it's a lovely spot. Our final stop was at Bathseda for a 15 minute photo op. The last two couples to join the tour were staying on the opposite side of the island from the first four guests. The latecomers were delivered home first. The last 4 guest therefore spent 8.5 hours on the tour, rather than 5 hours.
Love Our Tour & Cris Rocks!
John B,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our tour of Hunte's Garden and St. Nicholas Abbey but what made the experience exceptional was our driver/guide, Cris. She was funny, knowledgeable, chill and just a pleasure to be around.
Great day out
uszek,,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really like the trip, it was nice and relaxing, the tour guide Glyan was very accommodating and tried to inform us about almost everything. I whish we could spend more time in Hunte's Garden and got know that there are different train options. The train ride was highlights of the trip.
Fun
Trek59709959201,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver Stephen was excellent guide He was always on top of things and had all our questions answered. I would highly recommend
Could be better
cmac69,,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00On the positive side Hunte’s garden was really good and the guide Glyne was great, really engaging and shared lots of interesting facts about the island. Negatives - too much wasted time as a result of people booking multiple different tour options on the same bus which wasn’t advertised. Ended up spending 2 hours at St Nicholas Abbey which was way too long whilst people who had done the train option then did the tour of the house. Lunch was underwhelming at a soulless roadside cafe. What was advertised as a 6 hour trip ended up 8 hours with a lot of dead time.
The locations visited...
Jason A,,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The locations visited were great but the tour operator itself needs to work on time management. I was picked up at 8:45am and the tour is advertised as 5 hours but I was not delivered back to my hotel until 4:30pm. Fortunately I didn’t have any other obligations that were disrupted by this but I know myself and many others on the tour were ready to be back to our hotels hours earlier.
A must visit when in Barbados
Danuta K,,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Hunte’s garden visiting experience was very memorable with awe inspiring plants, birds, insects and the unique garden designs providing tranquility and escapism from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Meeting the charming and knowledgeable Dr Hunte in person was an added bonus and provided an insight to how the garden project came to fruition. The resting places incorporated into the garden are also quirky and interesting, whilst the gift onsite shop sells a variety of nice souvenirs. I highly recommend booking a visit to the gardens, you will definitely be enchanted by the experience.
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