Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados

There’s no better way to explore the beauty and wonders of Barbados than with a walking tour through the City of Bridgetown which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the few World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean. Bridgetown Barbados is full of interesting history that dates back to 400 years, the culture, people, food, and amazing sights. See our fantastic attractions like the Barbados Parliament Buildings, the Screw Dock, and walk the boardwalk on the site where Africans persons were bought from the Atlantic Ocean to be enslaved.

A Brief History of Pelican Island was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle. Find Out What Happen to the Island!!!. Pelican Craft Center commemorates the Island with more than 30 shops, locally made jewelry, clothing, leatherware, cigar factory locally made crystal pieces local cuisine and much more

Stroll across the street to the Bridgetown Fish Market.and see the catch of the day, and the fish vendors boning fish, take pictures of the second oldest fish market in Barbados

Barbados has the world’s most extensive collection of 400 17th and 18th century English iron cannons. Barbados was a base of great significance for the British military that was stationed on the island in the 1700s to protect their colonies of islands. The National Armory contains most of the collection, though others can be found all around the island. View Cannons at St. James Forte.

The Broad Walk To the west of Chamberlain Bridge is the Broad Walk, a wooden boardwalk that runs along the waterfront, offering a fabulous view of the UNESCO City of Bridgetown.

The Independence Arch Bridgetown Adorned with symbols of Barbados heritage such as the flying fish and pelican, along with their national flower, the arch is a symbol of Bajan independence and a new beginning. On the top of the arch is the island’s Coat of Arms bearing the national axiom ‘Pride and Industry’, while on the base of the arch is the National Pledge

Independence Square with Statue of the Honorable Errol Walton Barrow The recreational square is a recent addition, extending over an area of approximately 50,000 sq ft and features a 9 ft bronze statue of the Rt Hon Errol Walton Barrow, known as the father of Barbados’ independence

The Blackman Screw Dock, that was built in the 19th century the only one that exists in the world. Travelers will get a glimpse of the screw dock as we stroll on the boardwalk..

Formerly Trafalgar Square , it was renamed as Heroes Square to commemorate our 10 Heroes of Barbados, on April 22, 1999

Lord Nelson Statue. Horita Lord Nelson came to Barbados in 1805

The parliament buildings of Barbados dates back to the 1870sand has been the meeting place of the chamber of Parliaments ever since.

Stroll by the oldest Jewish Synagogue in the western hemisphere, take pictures (if time permits, optional)

Originally Jew Town, where the Jews businesses were located, known today as Swan Street a traffic-free shopping areas

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
• Children must be accompanied by an adults
• Minimum age is 8 years
• Please note pick up is not at the hotel, the pick up is where the tour guide will meet you for the start of the tour..

• 4:00 pm Sunset Walking Tour
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  Watch the sunset, stroll across the boardwalk into Independence Square, looking across the careenage at historic buildings.
• Historic Walking Tour
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  Walking Tour: Tour departs at 10am or 9am. Lunch is NOT included.
• Cultural Walking Group Tour
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  Duration: 2 hours
• Walking Tour With Lunch
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  Duration: 2 hours
  UNSECO Bridgetown City
  Walking Tour With Lunch: Tour departs at 10 am. Lunch is included.

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• This Tour is Provided by Ruthann Discovery Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Barbados.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 132 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.