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Overview

Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Do you love hearing stories? Well, we’d love to tell YOU our historical stories by taking you back in time during a two hour walking tour. The journey is fully infused with the mingle of our ancestors and the soft whispers of our buildings. You will hardly notice the passage of time as we explore exciting sites all the way from Our Father of Independence to the “Bridge”. This tour has 8 main stops and 8 optional stops. Come witness the last remnants of a Screwdock in the world and explore a wealth of the commercial and religious spaces of our beloved Bridgetown. A little snack helps pass the time as you get a nibble of the sweetness that makes us the people known as Barbadians. This tour is ideal for; - the historian - the curious visitor - the casual cruise visitor - You - anyone seeking to learn of the rich heritage that this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. - As an addition to any Barbados vacation packages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet you near the gazebo by the Errol Barrow Statute. We give recommended spots for parking, however because there could be changes to the car park, we cannot be responsible for the availability of the car park, especially when Bridgetown is closed..

End Point

End point

This is the Jewish Historical District. The tour ends here. Or you can continue with the bonus stops and brings you back to Independence Square. You may indicate at the beginning for the tour what your preference is.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Independence Square

Errol Barrow Statue

Duration: 10 mins

2. Carlisle Bay

Along the Bridgetown side of the Bay have their stories to tell.

3. Screw Dock

We will tell you the importance of this Dock to the economic development of Barbados.

Duration: 5 mins

4. National Heroes Square

We tell you about the monuments found here.

Duration: 15 mins

5. The Parliament Buildings

The Parliament building and story. We do not enter the attraction.

Duration: 10 mins

6. Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum

We will tell you about the buildings that make up the Jewish Historic Area and you might actually hear a story or two. We do not enter the attraction.

Duration: 15 mins

7. St Mary's Church

This stop is part of the Optional stops. We share the story of St Mary's and its environs. We do not enter the attraction.

Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Local guide

Bottled water

Snacks

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability

The start point is the Errol Barrow Statute in Independence Square. The tour guide will meet you there.

There are 8 main stops. Independence Square to the Jewish Historical District. Your tour can end here, or you can opt for the bonus 8 more stops from James Street, back to Independence Square

Bridgetown can be closed on holidays and Sundays. Check the current opening times of Bridgetown, if that is important for you, while choosing your days.

Supplied by Chattel House Audio Tours Inc