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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
4.9
(124 Ratings)
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Nathanb545
Jun 1, 2025
Enjoyable walking tour of Bridgetown, Barbados - During our visit to Barbados, I went on the half-day walking tour of historic Bridgetown. Our guide, Freddie, was very knowledgeable and personable. He provided a lot of interesting insights as we toured the various parts of Bridgetown. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the experience.
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883elliotf
May 29, 2025
Trip Highlight - Me and my partner had originally booked for just the two of us have a tour but due to some sickness we had re-schedule. Claudette was very understanding and managed to squeeze us onto another tour before we left. The tour itself was amazing. As a brit it was wonderful and deeply informative to learn more about Bridgetown and our shared history as well as the incredible path to independence. Claudette takes you on an incredible journey through stories, poems and even getting into character to deliver a tour unlike any other. She is a fantastic historian and a wonderful personality. If you come to Barbados, enjoy the beaches, the sunshine and the amazing people but also please do this tour and learn about what has made Barbados the wonderful place it is. To stroll through history with claudette is a privilege.
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Moujanm2025
May 28, 2025
Bajan Heroes and their Stories - She was very informative and kind! She made sure to talk to everyone and immerse us in the experience. Additionally, the way that she spoke was extremely engaging and at times moved me to the point where I almost cried.
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Scyofstate
May 28, 2025
The REAL history of Barbados - Claudette is both patient and knowledgeable...a true historian.
I brought my class from the US to Barbados to learn about its history. Two and a half hours was not enough time. It is a pity that we could not spend the day with her learning about Barbados.
Take her tour, you will not regret it.
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Angela_r
Apr 8, 2025
Brilliant tour of Bridgetown, learning its past and its present - This was a fantastic tour of Bridgetown with a knowledgeable guide who bought the past to life. Although the tour is listed as 2 hours, it went on much longer so leave yourselves plenty of time.
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Dream10382519176
Mar 30, 2025
Super Walking tour of historic Bridgetown - Our tour group and tour guide were fantastic. The guide was very knowledgeable and nice and friendly-- we all had a great time. At the end of the tour she recommended a great local. place to go to lunch!
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550edenb
Mar 24, 2025
Learn about Bridgetown from an historian! - This was an excellent walking tour of historic Bridgetown, Barbados. I wanted a professional guide who had knowledge of the city and would not sanitize its history. Claudette was that guide! She was friendly, informative, and an academic. She knew her stuff, and I trusted the information she imparted to our small group. She packed a lot into the tour, but she left room for questions and discussion as well. The pace was perfect. Definitely a highlight of my trip!
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Paulnyc2018
Mar 18, 2025
Excellent tour. - The tour was very informative, and Claudette is a very engaging guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get a good outline of the history of Bridgetown or just wanting to spend a fun several hours.
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21briane
Mar 14, 2025
Bridgetown walking tour - Our guide, Claudette, was very knowledgeable about the social history of Barbados. We walked through Bridgetown as she explained the historical significance of many monuments and locations. She talked about many people and important dates but in a way that kept us engaged. She even brought two historic figures to life through passionate performances. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in the social history of the Barbados.
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Chrismw2587nr
Mar 13, 2025
Very informative and enjoyable - Claudette was very knowledgeable informative and entertaining. Pitched at the right level for our group this was lots of history but also lots of local colour including trying out some typical food and drink. Fantastic trip .
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