Top Barbados Culture

Get an overview of Barbados in a day with this sightseeing tour that takes you around the entire island. Travel around in an air-conditioned vehicle to top highlights like Oistins, Bottom Bay, Codrington College, St. John’s Parish, Bathsheba Beach, Speightstown, and Holetown, passing by Bridgetown and Barbados Garrison on the way. Includes lunch.

Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve at feeding time to interact with some of the resident animals. This half-day guided tour lets you learn about the biology and behavior of animals such as peacocks, iguana, tortoise, and the Barbados green monkey. You'll also make stops on the East Coast and North Point of the island for panoramic views and photo ops on the journey.

Barbados is known for its rum. While you could explore the island's many rum shops independently, this guided tour ensures you have the best experience by taking you to a rum distillery, to find out about the production process, and to the Mount Gay Visitor Centre to taste the varied flavors.

See what Barbados was like back in the 17th century as you explore St. Nicholas Abbey on a self-guided tour. Make your own way to the abbey and walk through the Great House to see several artifacts from the Amerindian settlement through colonial times. Then, visit the artisan distillery where you can see how rum is made from can to bottle.

Cruise the west coast of Barbados for a day on a 60-foot (18-meter) catamaran. You’ll make two or three stops where you can dive in and experience life under the sea at premier snorkeling spots, including a shipwreck. Swim among the tropical fish, vibrant corals and possibly turtles and other marine life. Choose between either a three- or five-hour excursion. Unlimited drinks and a light breakfast are included, as well as lunch on the five-hour cruise.

Book Fast Track arrival service to receive VIP treatment and breeze through the crowds at the Barbados Airport. Upon touchdown at Grantley Adams International Airport, meet your friendly representative and enter a fast track line through immigration. Get assistance with your checked bags and sail through a separate fast track customs line before being escorted to your ground transportation. Begin your Barbados vacation immediately, avoiding long lines and immigration hassles with this VIP service.

Barbados is home to many delicious eateries but, as a visitor, it can be difficult to find the locals' favorite spots serving the best food. Join this walking food tour through the streets of Bridgetown and indulge in a real Bajan experience by sampling great cuisine at some of the city's best off-the-beaten-path culinary treasures.

Some sailing excursions in Barbados can be crowded experiences; avoid that uncomfortable feeling on this catamaran cruise, which sails with just a small number of passengers. After jumping into the water to swim and snorkel, enjoy the open bar, snacks, and Bajan buffet lunch as you cruise the coastline.

Get the most from rural Barbados on a private tour that gives you optimum choice with the bonus of a driver-guide’s recommendations. Plan your sightseeing with your guide’s help and settle into a comfortable private vehicle to experience the island’s country and coastal attractions. Alternatively, follow the recommended itinerary to ensure you cover Barbados’ natural highlights such as Bathsheba and Hunte’s Gardens, and also stop for shopping and lunch (own expense). Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included.

Get to know the history and culture of Bridgetown and Barbados on this half-day walking tour. With a guide in the lead providing in-depth commentary, you'll get a full picture of what makes the capital of Barbados so special. With an audio headset provided, you won't miss a word, and you'll leave the tour knowing much more Barbadian history than you would simply exploring on your own.

When your cruise ship docks in Bridgetown, spend the day enjoying the sun, sand, and sea in Carlisle Bay. This full-day beach outing includes a boat and snorkeling cruise, where you can observe tropical fish, sea horses, turtles, octopus, and much more. Then, head to a beach club where a beach lounger, umbrella, and a welcome drink are waiting. Round-trip shuttle transportation from the cruise port is provided.

When your cruise ship docks in Barbados' port, get a comprehensive tour of the island in just 4 hours. Visit the Garrision Historic area, St. John's Church, Bathsheba, the Morgan Lewis Windmill, and Cherry Tree Hill. At the conclusion of your tour, get dropped directly to your hotel or the cruise port if you are a cruise passenger

Get a comprehensive overview of Barbados on this full-day tour that takes travelers from coast to coast. Listen to commentary from a guide on the history and culture of Barbados while traveling all over the island. Since all transportation is provided, this tour eliminates the hassle of renting a car and puzzling over directions. Highlights include Speightstown, Holetown, North Point, Bathsheba, and lunch at Sand Dunes.

Pre-booking for Barbados’ St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway means you’ll save time during your vacation and secure your train journey for your preferred time slot. During the narrated ride around the abbey grounds, admire the 17th-century Great House, plantation fields, woodlands and spectacular Atlantic views from Cherry Tree Hill. Get more from your experience by upgrading to a Great House and Rail combo that includes a tour of the house, museum and rum distillery all capped by a rum tasting.

Discover the best of Barbados as you explore the highlights of the island on an electric bike tour. Join a small group and pedal around the island with ease stopping at several points of interest including St. John’s Parish Church, Chimborazo peak, and Braggs Hill. On this tour, navigate rugged terrain, grassy hills, and country back roads all with help from your e-bike.

This tour features popular attractions in the North East of the Island of Barbados starting with the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where we hope to catch the Green Monkey at play along with a wide variety of other animals. Next Stop St. Nicholas Abbey where we will tour this beautifully preserved sugar plantation and sample some of the rum produced on site at their award winning distillery. You also have the option to book to take a short journey on their restored steam engine to take in one of the most scenic views in Barbados, Cherry Tree Hill.

One of the best ways to learn about a culture different to your own is through its food. This guided tour of Bridgetown combines sightseeing with eating and takes you to various eateries where you can live like a local by sampling their best dishes and learning all about Bajan cuisine.

Let a private driver be your personal guide on a half-day island tour of Barbados. Customize your own sightseeing itinerary to places such as Harrison's Cave, Hunte's Gardens, St, Nicholas Abbey, or Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Simply tell your guide what type of sites you want to visit or your guide will offer suggestions based on your interests. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of 4–12 people.

Barbados is the quintessential Caribbean paradise, but many visitors don’t even leave their resort. This full-day sightseeing tour crams all the best bits into one circular tour of the island. Explore the capital of Bridgetown; visit seafront towns such as Oistins, Speightstown, and Holetown; enjoy lunch overlooking North Point; and see the beaches of Bathsheba, Miami, and Foul Bay. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Learn about the history of Bridgetown and Barbados with this small-group walking tour around Bridgetown with a historian guide. Hear fascinating stories and lesser-known insights as you walk around highlights like Independence Arch, National Heroes Square, Jubilee Gardens, Chamberlain Bridge, and more. Includes snacks and bottled water.

Group tours lack the flexibility to adapt the itinerary to each participant's interest. Choose to visit just the parts of Barbados that interest you the most on this private guided tour of the island. In the company of just your party and a guide, travel at your own pace along a route specially created for you.

Combine some of Barbados' top attractions on a single half-day tour. Take a tram tour through Harrison's Cave, then enjoy some beach time at Carlisle Bay. Hop on a boat ride in Carlisle Bay, where you can swim in the local sea turtles' habitat.

Are you yearning for an authentic tour of Barbados? Look no further!! Let me show you the Barbados I was born and raised in just as I remember it. I would love to share my most treasured and intimate memories of travelling around the island with my father. The shores and forts of Barbados have always made me giddy because of the immense pleasure I drew from them growing up. Come explore them with me as I share interesting facts only a local would know. I'd love to take you for a journey through history as we travel the quaint towns and absorb in the beauty of ancient buildings alongside modern architecture. Also get to interact with locals as we pass vendors in the streets as well as the famous Barbados rum shops. And not to mention the natural scenery, the breathtaking flora and fauna. Who knows, maybe we will see a monkey or two crossing the road!