Discover the fascinating history of Pelican Island in Barbados on our reclaimed land tour. Explore the historic Fontabelle area, Kensington Oval, and Rihanna Drive.
Discover the fascinating history of Pelican Island in Barbados on our reclaimed land tour. Explore the historic Fontabelle area, Kensington Oval, and Rihanna Drive.
- Port of Bridgetown - Our accredited guide will meet you outside the Bridgetown Port for the start of the tour. The travelers will see the out side of the Bridgetown port and will learn the history and stories of the reclaim land.
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Pelican Craft Center - Stroll unto Pelican Craft Center that coumarate the Island
the center onto Fontabelle…
- Port of Bridgetown - Our accredited guide will meet you outside the Bridgetown Port for the start of the tour. The travelers will see the out side of the Bridgetown port and will learn the history and stories of the reclaim land.
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Pelican Craft Center - Stroll unto Pelican Craft Center that coumarate the Island
the center onto Fontabelle Road. Running Commentary - Fontabelle - Kensington Oval- Fontabelle Road, let explore how far the pelican Island extended, learn about the history of the historic Fontabelle area, Kensington Oval, our mecca cricket stadium, where international cricket matches are played.
- CACS - Calvin Alkins Customs Services - Grynner Highway-Discover what the highway was before, and what beach goer see on the highway in the early morning, giving a clue to what the original site was.
- Brandons Beach - Indigenous Site-Discover the site where the indigenous people live and fished.
- Rihanna Drive Monument - Rihanni Drive-Visit the Singer Rihanna neighborhood and childhood home. The neighborhood where it all started as a little girl with big dream to a billionaire.
- Tour guide services
- Running commentary
- Tour guide services
- Running commentary
Join the Barbados and reclaimed land tour, starting at the Bridgetown Port. Historically, Bridgetown Port and Pelican Island were divided by water, but in the 1950s, the island was connected to the deep-water harbor, adding over 90 acres to the island. During World Wars I and II, it served as an interim site and was once used to house individuals with…
Join the Barbados and reclaimed land tour, starting at the Bridgetown Port. Historically, Bridgetown Port and Pelican Island were divided by water, but in the 1950s, the island was connected to the deep-water harbor, adding over 90 acres to the island. During World Wars I and II, it served as an interim site and was once used to house individuals with infectious diseases.
Explore Pelican Village, formerly part of the island, where you can walk along Fontanelle Road to see the original extent of Pelican Island. Discover the historic Fontabelle area, Kensington Oval, the renowned cricket stadium, the Indian River, the indigenous site of the Arawak Indians, the transformation of the Indian River, and visit Rihanna Drive. Please be aware that this is a walking tour.
Distance: Approximately 1.1 miles (about 1.8 km).
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.
