Barbados

Welcome to Barbados, the ultimate Caribbean getaway that is sure to leave you with memories to last a lifetime! Get ready and head over to this sun-kissed paradise.

Nature and Outdoors 80%

Culture 85%

Food and Drink 90%

History and Heritage 70%

City and Night Life 75%

NATURE AND OUTDOORS

Sun, Sea & Sand

The average temperature in Barbados is around 28°C (82°F) all year round, making it the perfect destination for sun worshippers. With over 70 miles of coastline, Barbados boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, boasting clear waters, and opportunities for snorkeling and diving. at the the famous Crane Beach and the secluded Bottom Bay.

Barbados is home to a variety of unique wildlife, including green monkeys, sea turtles, and hawksbill turtles.

TOP NATURE AND OUTDOOR Destinations

Paynes Bay

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Bottom Bay

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Crane Beach

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Sandy Lane Beach

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Culture

Rich Cultural Traditions

Barbados has a rich cultural heritage influenced by African, European, and indigenous traditions. The island’s music, dance (like the famous Crop Over festival which started as a celebration of the end of the sugar cane harvest.), literature, and arts contribute to a vibrant cultural scene.

Barbados is known as the birthplace of rum, and you can visit the Mount Gay Rum Distillery to learn more about this iconic spirit.

Top Historical and Cultural Destinations

St. John’s Parish Church

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Barbados Parliament Buildings

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Bridgetown Cruise Port (Deep Water Harbour)

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Andromeda Botanic Gardens

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Garrison Historic Area

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Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden

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Top Tours in Barbados

Electric Bike Bajan Sightseeing Experience

After a short instruction and safety brief by our expert guides, who will accompany you throughout your journey, Your ride begins at the iconic St John’s Parish Church, a classic 1640 Gothic-style Anglican Church with panoramic views of the East Coast. We take you along Hackleton’s Cliff escarpment, an impressive geological feature encasing The Scotland District, then ride through the environmentally friendly, bio-dynamic PEG Farm To Cotton Tower, an abandoned signal station with a rich history from the 1800s that sits on the highest point of our ride at 1091ft; we then continue along casuarina tree-lined trails and country back roads completing our loop back to St. John’s Parish Church for post-ride refreshments.

Barbados Full-day Private Tour

Ride in comfort while exploring rural Barbados with a courteous, honest, friendly and well informed driver/guide. On this Barbados Full Day Private Tour, travelers will have the opportunity to explore Barbados’ natural wonder and beautiful scenery. Travelers will also be able to take photos and purchase souvenirs from the various stops mentioned below. Enjoy locally made beverages such as rum punch, beers and rum of their choice, at a rum shop stop. They will also enjoy an appetizing local lunch along this rural tour of Barbados.

Highlights: Wildlife Reserve, St.Nicholas Abbey, Hunte’s Botantical Gardens, Codrington College (oldest theological college in the western hemisphere, established in 1745) and more.

Photo Opts: Cherry Tree Hill, Bathesheba Beach, Crane Beach, Carlisle Bay, Holetown and more.

Additionally, travelers can plan their own itinerary with the assistance of the driver/guide if needed who will ensure that their interest is realized on the day.

Private Tours

This tour is unique because of the its beautiful rustic scenery of the east Coast, luxurious west coast and beaches.

Barbados Half Day Private Tour

Ride in comfort while exploring rural Barbados with a courteous, honest, friendly and well informed driver/guide. On this Barbados Half Day Private Tour, travelers will have the opportunity to explore Barbados’ natural wonder and beautiful scenery. Travelers will also be able to take photos and purchase souvenirs from the various stops mentioned below. Enjoy locally made beverages such as rum punch, beers and rum of their choice, at a rum shop stop. They will also enjoy an appetizing local lunch along this rural tour of Barbados.

Highlights: Wildlife Reserve, St.Nicholas Abbey, Hunte’s Botantical Gardens, Codrington College (oldest theological college in the western hemisphere, established in 1745) and more.

Photo Opts: Cherry Tree Hill, Bathesheba Beach, Crane Beach, Carlisle Bay, Holetown and more.

Additionally, travelers can customize their own itinerary with the assistance of the driver/guide if needed who will ensure that their interest is realized on the day.

Discover Rum Barbados Tour

Explore some of the rums of Barbados, discover how the rum is made and best of all, taste the flavors of award winning rum.

Barbados Small-Group or Private Monkey Feeding Experience

For the young and the young at heart feeding time at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve is an exciting event. The sanctuary staff will be delivering food for the monkeys within the forest, attracting wildlife that inhabit this special place. Deer, tortoise, iguana, peacocks and of course the highlight is the Barbados Green Monkey. This short but fun tour visits the reserve just in time for this event.

An added bonus to the tour is a stop at Barclays Park on the East Coast and North Point where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic surf crashing into the cliffs.

An Evening at Mount Gay

Enjoy a Guided Tour through the history of rum, while sampling traditional bajan rum punch as well as 4 rum samples. Let your creativity rum wild in the bar as you compete to Craft the best cocktails. and afterwards relax and an enjoy delicious light dinner

Barbados Island Tour with Lunch and Wildlife Sanctuary

This Barbados Island Tour covers a visit to Earth Works Pottery situated in the central parish of St. Thomas in a middle to upper class neighborhood. Travel along the country side to the historic St. John’s Church. Onto the Flower Forest Garden, for a walk through an extensive array of plants and trees. Lunch with be served in the tranquil setting of the Flower Forest restaurant where you will enjoy the flavors of Caribbean cooking. Your trip continues to Bathsheba, the surfing capital of the island, for a breathtaking view of the rock formations. Then proceed along the rugged east coast on to. the final stop The Barbados Wildlife Reserve to see the green monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat.

St. Nicholas Abbey in Barbados Small Group or Private Tour

Spend a morning at the Abbey. St Nicholas Abbey is one of the top attractions in the Caribbean. The Plantation House is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists anywhere in the “New World”.The Plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample. There are two options available to book one comprises of just the great house and distillery tour and the other is inclusive of the great house, distillery and the Heritage railway. Step back in time as you board the restored stem engine at the station and take a ride to Cherry Tree Hill and back… All Aboard

Barbados Small-Group or Private Garden & Wildlife Half-Day Tour

Experience the island’s natural wonders and visit Hunte’s Gardens or Flower Forest . Next make a stop in Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf. The final stop for the day will be the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where you can catch the Green Monkeys at play along with a wide variety of other animals. We visit the Reserve at feeding time to give you the best opportunity to see the monkeys.
Starting in Nov 2022 This tour also includes a light lunch

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