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Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: Discover the Rich History of this Caribbean Paradise
4.7
25 Ratings
English Harbour
Embark on a historical journey on the Island of Antigua, unraveling the past of this Caribbean gem. Witness the English Harbour, Block House, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard.
Embark on a historical journey on the Island of Antigua, unraveling the past of this Caribbean gem. Witness the English Harbour, Block House, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nelson’s Dockyard - Upon your arrival, our Driver/Guide will be there to welcome you, whether you’re coming from the pier or your accommodation. You’ll be escorted to a variety of landmarks and points of interest.
- Devil’s Bridge - Witness the marvel of a bridge carved by nature itself. Observe the relentless waves as they crash into the…
- Nelson’s Dockyard - Upon your arrival, our Driver/Guide will be there to welcome you, whether you’re coming from the pier or your accommodation. You’ll be escorted to a variety of landmarks and points of interest.
- Devil’s Bridge - Witness the marvel of a bridge carved by nature itself. Observe the relentless waves as they crash into the cliffs, creating miniature spouts.
- Betty’s Hope - Named in honor of Christopher Codrington’s daughter, this historic site was once a thriving sugar estate.
- Shirley Heights - From this high point, you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of English Harbour. On days when the sky is clear, you can even spot some of the nearby islands.
What's Included
- Tour escort/host
- Driver/guide
- Tour escort/host
- Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, other than the “value added offers” specified in your guidebook
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, other than the “value added offers” specified in your guidebook
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Nelson's Dockyard
St. John's
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
4.7
(25 Ratings)
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Camille_a
Sep 1, 2024
Awesome Antigua Island Tour! - Benjamin was my tour guy, and he was professional, knowledge and a joy to be around. It was a great start to my birthday week. I had great takeaways from the tour along with great pictures and souvenirs too. I would recommend Benjamin to any traveler, as they would enjoy good company, good vibes and good history of the Caribbean beauty. 🙂
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Simon_w
Jul 13, 2024
Excellent time! - Excellent private tour with Vernon. Local guide with all sorts of insight - and we got to see all the key historical and picturesque sites.
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Emma_d
Jul 13, 2024
Whistle-stop tour of historical Antigua - We had quick stops at Devil’s bridge, Shirley Heights and English harbour.
Vernon was our driver who was very friendly and knowledgeable. Car was comfortable with air conditioning.
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Abdallah_m
Jun 25, 2024
Great Tour of the Island - Excellent tour. Got to see most of the Island and special areas of Antigua. He definitely knew his history of Antigua. Took great pictures of me to send back to family. I recommend this tour to everyone and hope I have him tomorrow for the tour of St. John. He is great.
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Grant_m
Jun 3, 2024
Utterly Fantastic tour - ask for Mr. Benjamin - We would give this 10 stars out of 5 if we could. We had the privilege of spending the best part of our vacation on a half a day tour with Mr. Benjamin - hi Rashid, sorry for taking so long to review. He went far above and beyond on a national holiday to ensure we loved this amazing island. He ensured we saw amazing sights, even when some typical stops were closed for the Easter holiday. He personalized the experience, taking us to some of his favorite sights off the beaten path. He taught us about the national beer and made sure we got some - which is difficult as it is no longer made on the island.
We had an amazing time and cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
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Steve_m
Apr 24, 2024
Great tour of a beautiful island! - We chose this as a day excursion whilst on a cruise and thought it would be a group tour. We were pleasantly surprised to find we had a private driver who showed us the island. Our guide, Benjamin, was really friendly and knowledgeable. He took us all over the island showing us various sights, and customized the tour based on what we were interested in. He was really happy to be able to show off his homeland and definitely showed us there's more to Antigua than the 365 beaches. We'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone and make sure to ask for Benjamin!
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Barbara_d
Apr 2, 2024
INFORMATIVE ENTERTAINING ISLAND TOUR!! - Our tour guide Gregory was amaxzing. He was entertaining and knew the island first hand as he grew up and returned for a visit and never left. He took us to many areas and we enjoyed learning and seeing the best part of the island..Great tour!!!Th
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James_m
Mar 21, 2024
Best Antiguan Day - Benjamin, home-grown Antiguan, never been off the island, but you would never know. Hit all of the high spots on the island. Very informative about each of the locations as well as the island in general. Lot of time at each location: Shirley’s Height, Devil’s Bridge, Falmouth Harbor, Betty’s Hope, then a true locals lunch with true Antiguan fare. Thank you Benjamin for such an incredible experience. Continued prayers for your Mom.
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Shellya671
Apr 30, 2024
Not enough time to really enjoy... - Vernon was our guide and driver for the day. He was quiet, yet informative when we asked him questions. He drove us to all the designated spots listed on the tour, telling us a little about the island as we drove around. He was helpful and courteous. This tour is great for those who want a quick look at things, but needs to be longer if you want to really experience anything. No time or place to eat even a quick bite anywhere along the way. The Nelson Dock tour guide was very hard to hear and understand, making that stop picturesque but not informative.
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Robert_c
Mar 22, 2024
Great Day in Antigua - Overall this was a great tour and an excellent intelligent tour guide, Syril. We visited 3 must see sites and passed by many others. It was a great intro to Antigua and we very much recommend it. One drawback was the vehicle, a Ford Edge. We had 4 people and the back seat is not designed for 3 across so one of us was uncomfortable the whole time. That is important as this is a long winding drive all the way around the island. Most of the tour is in the car with 3 approximately 25 minute stops. Definitely recommended, especially the driver.
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