Half-Day Tour: A Taste of Paradise and History of Antigua
Description
This historical sightseeing tour will introduce you to Antigua's history, heritage and beauty. A visit to Betty's Hope is a must. A former sugar plantation which played a prominent role in Antigua and Barbuda's 300 year old history. You will also explore the natural phenomenon of Devil's Bridge, a natural bridge or arch created due to the Atlantic's waves crashing into the easterly coastline. Drive through quaint villages as you make your way to the Interpretation Centre to experience the culture and heritage of Antigua. Discover the ruins of the 18th century English Guard Post, Shirley Heights, which offers spectacular views of English Harbour and neighboring islands. Drive through the lush tropical area to get a firsthand view of the Antiguan black pineapple, the sweetest in the world. Samples of pineapple, and mango (seasonal), as well as a rum punch or fruit punch are offered.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Devil's Bridge with its haunting history, is absolutely breathtaking. This bridge was formed due to the Atlantic’s waves constantly crashing into the limestone rocks, which created a natural arch filled with geysers and blowholes over time. As the waves continue to break against these same coastal limestone rocks, it created stunning natural phenomenon. This stop promises to be a unique and moving experience. The limestone formation can be really slippery because of the waves, and it is not advisable to walk on top of the arch.
This site offers a spectacular view of English Harbor. On a clear day you can see some of the neighboring islands from this vantage point.
On arrival, our Driver/Guide will pick you up, meet and greet you either from the dock or at your hotel. You will be taken to the various sites and attractions.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all hotels.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- N/A
Reviews(40)
It was an awesome personalized experience. I got lucky…since I was the only one but am Glad, Viator respected the booking and honored it. Cyril was great. Gave me a lot of info on the history of Antigua and was on time.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed your personalized tour with Cyril and appreciated his knowledge of Antigua’s history. We really appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again!
It was just my wife and I in a comfortable airconditioned vehicle with a very knowledgeable and informative guide. We visited 3 beautiful locations.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you and your wife enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned tour and had a knowledgeable guide to share the experience. It’s great to hear you were able to visit and enjoy the beautiful locations along the way. We really appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again in the future!
Our guide Michael was great and we had such a good day! Nelson’s dock yard is for only 20 mins you can easily spend hours there so be aware!
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you had a great day with Michael and enjoyed exploring Antigua with him. Hope to see you again soon!
Tour with Leslie was great. He was knowledgeable and efficient. Easy to find at port. We had three stops that were great and got to eat “purple pineapple”. Shirley’s Heights was our favorite stop. Tour was not customized or personalized but still a great day. Antigua has the prettiest beaches and water!
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour with Leslie and found the experience smooth and well-organized from start to finish. We hope to see you again!
Vernon our guide was amazing!!! We had a personal tour for the four of us! He showed us all around the island, and was so knowledgeable! He even stopped a beach to see the beautiful blue water! A great tour .. highly recommend Vernon!!
Thank you for review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your tour with Vernon. He loves sharing the beauty of the island, and we’re glad the beach stop and personal touches made the experience special. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
We were surprised and delighted to find out that our trip was just the two of us with our driver/guide Michael. He was really knowledgeable about the island and very easy to talk to. He took us to all the planned places and we had long enough at each one to get a feel for it. He had drinks for us on the journey and a large tub of pineapple to eat which was a real treat and very welcome. We absolutely loved Antigua and hope to return one day. Great trip and beautiful island.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Michael and that he made the experience informative and enjoyable. We’re also glad you enjoyed the local pineapple treat! 🍍 It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to beautiful Antigua again soon.
Private driver is the best way to see a new place and Herman was a great driver with great information about the places we went.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the island with a private driver and that Vernon helped make your experience even more special. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and showing guests the best of the island, so your feedback means a lot.
Great private tour of Antigua, Cyril our driver/tour guide was the best! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the island, was timely and also had entrances already prepaid and prepared for. He also assisted in photos, and provided refreshments and entirely kind.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private tour of Antigua and that Cyril made it extra special. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him!
Our tour guide Syril was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about everything going on in St. John's. He took time to explain the history of the island and he was always willing to take questions. Couldn't have asked for a better tour!!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Syril made your tour so enjoyable. He truly loves sharing the history and stories and answering questions. We’re glad you had such a memorable experience!
Michael was a wonderful tour guide. He drove us all around the island and shared so much knowledge. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone hoping to have an overview of Antigua on a limited schedule.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Michael made your tour such a great experience. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge of the island and ensuring our guests get a memorable overview of Antigua, even on a limited schedule. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future!
