Top Barbados Half-day Tours

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.

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.

Combine some of Barbados' top cultural, natural, and historic sights on a single tour from Bridgetown. With a guide in the lead providing commentary, stop at Earth Works Pottery, St. John's Church, the Flower Forest Garden, Bathsheba, and the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Sit down for a lunch midday at the Sand Dunes Bar with views of the rugged coast.

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.

Visit Harrison's Cave on Barbados on this tour that includes hassle-free hotel or port pickup and drop-off. Explore the underground limestone cavern on board an electric tram, which takes you along the winding tunnels so you can admire the cave's stalagmites and stalactites. Groups or families booking 8 or more people, will have their own driver/guide and vehicle for their excursion.

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.

Admire the white-sand beaches and tropical scenery of Barbados from the water on a catamaran tour that takes you to some epic snorkel spots. With numbers limited to only 10 people, there’ll be plenty of room to relax on deck and enjoy a Bajan buffet lunch and an open bar featuring soft and alcoholic drinks.

Discover the best of Barbados in just a few hours on this half-day sightseeing tour. Alongside a private guide, visit the island's top landmarks including a wildlife reserve, St. Nicholas Abbey, and Hunte's Botanical Gardens. There are also plenty of opportunities to stop for photos to capture the beauty of the Caribbean island.

Traverse the coasts of Barbados with this half-day tour. You'll be led by a professional guide across the country. You'll start at the historic Bridgetown. Here you'll see gorgeous views at Bathsheba Beach a refreshing drink and witness where the Atlantic Ocean fuses into the Caribbean Sea. Then transition across to the northern countryside before completing the tour on the scenic southern drive.

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

Check off three of Barbados’ natural wonders on this action-packed tour. Ride the underground tramway through Harrison's Cave, admire exotic plants and flowers at Hunte's Garden, and stroll the palm-lined beach of Bathsheba. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

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 boasts a wealth of natural wonders and this full-day tour checks off several in one day. Venture underground to explore Harrison's Cave, stroll the palm-lined beach of Bathsheba, tuck into a traditional Caribbean lunch, then spot Green Monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off is 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.

Barbados is the quintessential Caribbean paradise, but there’s more to the island than just tropical beaches. This half-day sightseeing tour visits historic landmarks such as Morgan Lewis Windmill, St John's Church, and the UNESCO-listed Garrison Historic Area, as well as taking in the views from Cherry Tree hill and Bathsheba beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

If you've seen the most well known Barbados attractions already, or simply want a unique family-focussed adventure that many tourists miss, consider this half-day Caves and Critters tour. Board an electric tram to travel through Harrison's Cave, a natural wonder that was unknown until the 18th century. Then head to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, one of the best places to see the island's fauna as it was prior to habitat destruction and predation. This tour is aimed towards families, making it a great option to entertain young and more experienced travelers alike.

Secure your chance to enjoy Barbados’ waters and marine life to the full by prebooking for this small-group catamaran cruise from Bridgetown. Settle aboard a modern catamaran and sail by the palm-fringed west coast, stopping to snorkel above shipwrecks and swim with turtles along the way. An onboard Bajan buffet lunch, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snorkeling gear, and hotel or port transfers are included in the package.

Seeing Barbados’ attractions in a day by yourself involves either self-drive or buses or cabs, not counting research into the sights and routes. Skip them all and take things easy with a customizable island tour by chauffeured private car. Plan your perfect itinerary with help from your driver-guide and explore the places that interest you, from Harrison’s Cave to Bridgetown and beaches. Plus, hear stories and facts about each attraction from your guide that you may not hear if alone.

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.

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.