Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Pedro St James Castle Tour in Grand Cayman
Overview
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4 hours
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This tour helps a traveler discover the unique heritage and culture of Cayman via the lovely restored two-story Pedro St James Castle, an 18th- century-style building and is the most extensive restoration project in Cayman history. A 20-minute drive from George Town.
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park enables visitors to learn more about the local flora and fauna and see the very rare and almost extinct Blue Iguana.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant seats are available on advance request at extra cost. Please inform us at the time of booking if you require an infant seat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman By IHG
278 Crighton Drive West Bay Caribbean
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa By IHG
60 Tanager Way, Seven Mile Beach Seven Mile Beach Caribbean
The Grand Caymanian Resort
276 Crighton Drive West Bay Caribbean
Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach
22 Piper Way, Seven Mile Beach Caribbean
The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
Seven Mile Beach Seven Mile Beach Caribbean
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
West Bay Rd, Seven Mile Beach Seven Mile Beach Caribbean
Grand Cayman Marriott Resort
389 West Bay Road Seven Mile Beach, Seven Mile Beach Seven Mile Beach Caribbean
Plantation Village Beach Resort
323C West Bay, West Bay Caribbean
Sunshine Suites Resort
1465 Esterley Tibbetts Highway Seven Mile Beach Caribbean
George Town Grand Cayman Port Terminal
What To Expect
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Enjoy a leisurely walk through colorful gardens, botanic, lake and nature displays. Stroll through Heritage Garden, enjoy the Tea House with its panoramic views, and the lake area which forms a natural habitat for the Cayman Blue Iguana and breeding ground for a variety of rare aquatic birds and animals native to the Caribbean. When Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened Grand Cayman’s Botanic Park in 1994, only the Woodland Trail was complete.In the ensuing years, the grounds have grown and developed into the full fledged world-class facility that is operating today. THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II BOTANIC PARK IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF NATURAL BEAUTY, CULTURE AND HISTORY. Enjoy the simple elegance of a traditional Caymanian garden with the startling beauty of an exotic floral display. Spend an hour or two… or a full day! One thing is certain, each of our visitors will leave with a greater appreciation for the delicate balance of nature and the dedicated care in it’s preservation.
Pedro St. James National Historic Site
Discover the unique heritage and culture of Cayman via this lovingly restored window into the 18th century that’s only a 20-minute drive from George Town. At a time in the Cayman Islands when most people lived in tiny, thatch-covered houses, a wealthy Englishman, using slave labour from Jamaica, created an astonishing 3-storey building called Pedro St. James. In the 1990s, the Government of the Cayman Islands purchased Pedro St. James and painstakingly restored the Great House to the splendor of its 18th century heritage. Today, visitors can stroll through the imposing edifice with its period furniture and authentic artifacts to experience what life was like so long ago in Cayman’s history.
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Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Pedro St James Castle Tour in Grand Cayman
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Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Day
Lindsay S,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guides and driver made the tour a wonderful experience! They were so friendly and personable!
Enjoyable tour Grand Cayman
DayTrip779432,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour group was very accommodating when the ship's tender arrived at a different port... they met us there. We had to wait an hour for other people, who never showed up. We didn't have enough time at the botanical gardens. The Pedro St James tour was fabulous and our guide was excellent.
Great opportunity to learn about Cayman.
Jenifer G,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the tour immensely. Our guide, Victor shared so much about Cayman. We all appreciated learning about the island, its history. The historian at St. James Castle is a treasure! He has so much to share - I would love to have him to dinner and keep talking! Queen Elizabeth Garden is gorgeous. The traditional house and the Colorful Trail were a highlight. We saw iguanas, parrots, a snake, and many other local birds while walking around. It is very hot - so be prepared. If I were able to do this again, I would pack a light lunch and have it in the gazebo. Overall - the tour was great. We did not feel rushed and were able to enjoy it.
Interesting sightseeing
LinB643,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Botanic Park has beautiful gardens. We also got to see many rare and endangered blue iguanas. Pedro St James was an interesting historic sight. We learned about some of the history and culture of Grand Cayman on this excursion.
very interesting and...
David B,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00very interesting and beautiful scenery driver was knowledgeable and spent time explaining the area as we traveled through the area
Beautiful flowers & Great Tour
P3428AJamyg,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was worried I wouldn't be able to walk around much because of a recent knee replacement but they totally took care of me. Hall drove us around in a golf cart so I could see everything & made stops along the way so I could get out & see the beautiful flowers up close. We loved our tour.
Good tour
Kathie M,
Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00An interesting way to learn more about Grand Cayman. Very much enjoyed the botanical gardens. I wished we'd had more time there. It was a long ride from our hotel and so we had only an hour to tour the gardens before having to leave for the tour of Pedro St. James Castle. We learned a lot about the history of the island watching the intro film there. Tour of the house/castle brief and oddly focused on the furniture.
Enjoy Pedro St. James Castle
Joseph M,
Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a very lovely tour. We were most fortunate to have Trisha as our tour guide. She was truly a Pedro St. James Castle historian. so animated and excited to give us so much information about the tour we almost lost track of time. I truly recommend this tour and ask for Trisha. She was amazing.
Botanical Park Amazing!!
Kenneth N,
Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Botanical Park is wonderful. Many flowers. Laid out nicely. Not hard to walk through. The gift shop is very nice also. Pedro St. James was a nice historical stop to give you an idea of the history of Grand Cayman. Highly recommend.
Disappointing
followherdream,
Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Disappointing. Blue iguana was cool and you can see many of them. That’s the only highlight. The rest was just a normal garden. Very difficult to get to. Front desk wasn’t friendly either.
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