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Historic Bridgetown Walking Tour: Step Into Barbados' Past with a Renowned Historian
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Bridgetown
Explore Barbados’ rich history with a renowned historian on a walking tour of Historic Bridgetown. Discover hidden stories and lesser-known insights about the attractions and people of the past.
Explore Barbados’ rich history with a renowned historian on a walking tour of Historic Bridgetown. Discover hidden stories and lesser-known insights about the attractions and people of the past.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Errol Barrow Statue - Starting the tour with the “Father of Independence” feels like the most fitting place to start our journey. Our resident Historian will meet you at this location to begin the tour. Join her as she shares stories regarding this iconic figure of Barbadian history.
- Independence Arch - Historian will point out the…
- Errol Barrow Statue - Starting the tour with the “Father of Independence” feels like the most fitting place to start our journey. Our resident Historian will meet you at this location to begin the tour. Join her as she shares stories regarding this iconic figure of Barbadian history.
- Independence Arch - Historian will point out the Independence Arch and discuss its significance.
- National Heroes Square - Historian will point out the significance of the monuments located in National Heroes Square.
- Swan Street - Tour will pass through and tell stories of early residents.
- Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum - Historian discusses the attraction along with surrounding monuments located at the site. (Tour does not enter the Synagogue).
- The James Street Methodist Church - Historian will tell stories to highlight the significance of the Methodist Church in early Barbados.
- Jubilee Gardens - Historian will tell stories about the surrounding area.
- Chamberlain Bridge - Historian will walk along the boardwalk enroute to the Chamberlain bridge pointing out sites along the way.
What's Included
- Complimentary snacks
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary snacks
- Bottled water included
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Our in-house Historian leverages the power of narrative to take our visitors on a curated trip through time and space. Holding both a Bachelors and Masters degree in History, she channels her extensive expertise garnered from her years delving into Barbadian history. She divulges lesser-known facts about the various sites encountered during the tour, and about the individuals that once populated our territory.
Our in-house Historian leverages the power of narrative to take our visitors on a curated trip through time and space. Holding both a Bachelors and Masters degree in History, she channels her extensive expertise garnered from her years delving into Barbadian history. She divulges lesser-known facts about the various sites encountered during the tour, and about the individuals that once populated our territory.
Location
39WP+7JW Bridgetown
At Errol Barrow Statue, Independence Square - South across The Chamberlain Bridge.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(95 Ratings)
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Federicagr8169uu
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing morning, a lot of things learned, Thank you Claudette! - Claudette was really amazing. The tour was so interesting, she shared a lot of her incredible knowledge with us, we chatted, we laughed, we were enchanted by her storytelling. Definitely a HUGE added value when visiting the city, book a tour with her and you won’t regret it!
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Hannahtl5325hc
Aug 17, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Our family had an absolutely wonderful time during our tour with Claudette - it was one of the highlights of our trip to Barbados! Claudette is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about the history of Barbados; we especially loved that she shared the true history of the country and not the usual eurocentric narrative. She encouraged questions and dialogue, and even welcomed us with ice cold water bottles which was a great treat. Highly recommend!
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Travaille2travel
Aug 10, 2024
Best Walking Tour (I’ve Experienced) Worldwide. Do not miss! - Claudette! Anyone who takes this walking tour will say the same thing. I have NEVER seen such a passionate individual (and certified historian) like Claudette give a tour of a city.
Her genuine approach and excitement of Barbados really resonated with us from the start - she could answer all of our questions, but what made it unique is that she was open to “pull an audible” and spend time to chat on how Barbados connected to my own Indian heritage. She made us feel at ease and taught my wife and I more than I anticipated - all backed up with FACTS, like a true historian.
Btw, we missed our original tour (my fault) and she was willing to reschedule with us on her day off because she loves teaching others about her country. Wow!
One of the best experiences on our vacation to Barbados. Highly recommend!
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Sxbakp
Aug 10, 2024
Spend the morning with Claudette! You won't regret it! - Highly, highly recommend this tour with Claudette!! She oozes with passion for and historical knowledge about Barbados. What we thought would be a 2.5 hour tour easily became 3.5 hours of fascinating conversations about how Barbados shifted through time until now. Her storytelling and accommodation of our many questions made it a highly-engaging tour that--despite the scorching heat--seemed to fly by. (By the way, she met us with frozen bottles of water and made sure we found shade throughout the tour.) If you want an entertaining, engaging, tour filled with thoughtful storytelling about the history of Barbados, book Claudette now! Thanks Claudette!
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Jo_f
Aug 9, 2024
Brilliant introduction to the history of Bridgetown. - Yes, the depth and breadth of Claudette’s knowledge. Enthusiasm and willingness and proficiency in engaging in varied type discussions.
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Philippa_p
Jun 14, 2024
So inspiring - Claudette is a professional historian and a lovely person. I had an inspiring and educational 1:1 tour which I absolutely relished. 100% recommend! Delicious juice at the end of the trip, and then I popped to Carlisle Bay for a well earned rest after the hot walk about town. Claudette you are super! Thank you for teaching me so much.
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Tandt813
May 24, 2024
This is #1 for Bridgetown tours - Claudette was a wonderful tour guide. Her knowledge and passion for Barbados' history was very captivating. The rhythm of the tour felt very organic. Her warm smile, laugh, and enthusiasm made the whole experience wonderful. She had lots of neat facts and promoted an interaction dialog. There was even a surprise at the end of the tour. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat, and I would recommend it to anyone!!
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Terra_m
May 22, 2024
The Best Bridgetown Tour!! - Claudette was a wonderful tour guide. Her knowledge and passion of the Barbados history was captivating. The rhythm of the tour felt very organic. Her warm smile, laugh and enthusiasm made the whole experience wonderful. She had lots of neat facts and promoted an interaction dialog. There was even a surprise ar the end of the tour. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat, and would recommend to anyone!!
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Ki_l
Jun 17, 2024
nice walking tour - learned few historical , nice walking around the town....bought few fruits...she gave us fruits juice which is very nice and she is very nice and professional
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Corys246
May 8, 2024
Pleasant walk through the historic area of Bridgetown. - Had a nice time on the walking tour of Historic Bridgetown. Claudette was very knowledgeable and was able to address all of our questions. She was very friendly and easy to understand with regards to the downtown area, and history of the island as well. I definitely have a better understanding now of Barbados origins and history than i had before the tour. It was a relatively short walk around the historic area downtown. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a break from the beach.
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