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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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(96 Ratings)
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Ross20163007
Nov 6, 2024
5* experience. No better way to understand the history of this fascinating country! - Claudette’s tours are incredible and an absolute must do when visiting Barbados. She is a fountain of knowledge and delivers her tours in a really engaging way, helping to bring the stories to life.
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Sunshine696931
Oct 13, 2024
Claudette is a Godsend Historian - Kayla and I enjoyed this tour so much; it was very informative. Claudette has an encyclopediac knowledge of the history of Bridgetown Barbados.
She even brought us local juices before our tour ended.
10/10 recommend
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Jerry_b
Oct 12, 2024
Claudette is a Godsend Historian - Kayla and I enjoyed this tour so much; it was very informative. Claudette has an encyclopediac knowledge of the history of Bridgetown Barbados.
She even brought us some local juices before our tour ended!
10/10 recommend!!!
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Katherinekq4060lx
Sep 28, 2024
Claudette made this tour exceptional - Claudette was very knowledgeable and was a major highlight of our trip. We learnt a lot on the history of Bridgetown and had a lot of fun photo suggestions. We 100% recommend this trip when you visit Barbados.
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Ninamv9709mk
Sep 28, 2024
Great! - Lively lady, full of knowledge, very nice trip, highly recommended, I was thinking it's gonna be boring but the way she talk with passion it's incredible,
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Queencyu2024
Sep 28, 2024
Intimate and lovely history exploring experience - It was so nice and our tour guide was super amazing, passionate and excited about her Job, we have sure an intimate time with her (claudette), her love for the job shined and showed forth. It made us love history and she made it very interactive. We can only say thank u so much to her. For making it sure a fun and memorable experience ✨️ 😊 💖
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Chineyeu2024
Sep 28, 2024
Best history tour till date for me - This is one of the best history tour I have had and I do travel around the world. Why? Because Claudette made it interesting, engaging, and most amazingly at one point she brought a character to life. It was amazing.
Again, it was done at your pace, no rush and not too slow. Me and friends had the best time.
Thanks Claudette, your knowledge is vast and am inspired as well.
Regards from Princess
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Mralsop
Sep 21, 2024
Bridgetown walking tour - Claudette the guide was amazing and really made the history come to life. She explained every with such enthusiasm and could answer all questions asked.
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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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