Antigua · HISTORICAL TOURS
10 reviewed
If a friend landed tomorrow and asked, this is the list they would get. 10 historical tours, each with its price, the verdict from the people who went, and the one detail worth knowing before you commit.
Ride a fat tire e-bike along Antigua’s north coast to Fort James and St. John’s Cathedral, with easy stops and safe guidance.
“Fantastic cycle up to Shirley Heights! Amazing views!! Well supported. Seeing the Rastafarian plantation/commune was so informative”
A 3-hour Antigua home, cathedral, and pineapple-farm tour with beach lunch, photo stops, and air-conditioned comfort.
“Terrible!!! Very unsatisfied tourist. The worst tour experience for 20 years of travelling!Chaos at the port due to private tour to be mixed with 28 people. Tour time is 9:00 am, we left @ 9:40 am. Finally, we got a private mini van but we have to squeeze. Very uncomfortable. The van seats 7 and there's 8 of us. The guide tried to waste our our time while waiting for lunch. Don' be fooled, there's no pineapple plantation. We only saw about 20-30 pineapple planted and there's no rainforest compared to Costa Rica. If possible, refund is requested. Never done this before but the group is not happy and satisfied…”
Antigua’s key historical spots in a small-group tour, with guided context at Nelson’s Dockyard, Devil’s Bridge, and Shirley Heights.
“We loved the tour. We were mostly in the car but we went round the whole island with a couple of stops. Gregory, our guide and driver, was friendly and knowledgeable. All in all it was a great way to get a feel of the island and not feel guilty about spending too much time by the pool.”
Antigua private historic island tour with Nelson's Dockyard, Dow's Hill, Shirley Heights, Blockhouse, Betty's Hope, and beach lunch.
“This tour was nothing short of amazing! Our tour guide Lloyd was very passionate, knowledge, and nice! I enjoyed tapping into his wealth of knowledge and experience! He made the island come alive as he took us through a journey froRead more”
SoCoHo Jeep Safari in Antigua ties top historical stops, a real local lunch, and Long Bay Beach swim into one small-group half-day ride.
“The host was great!!! Learnt so much about the beautiful country of Antigua. Recommended to use this travel guide if you visit.”
Private half-day Antigua tour covering a sugar plantation, Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard, with tastings and big views.
“A good tour guide very knowledgeable explaining in detail the history of the island and places of interest we visited”
Glide through Antigua’s west coast on an e-bike at sunset, visit Fort James ruins, and watch the ocean turn golden from the fort.
“My fiancé and I had the opportunity to take a private adventure tour with Besto, Akilah, and Shaq. They were so fun and playful and we consider them our new Antiguan friends. The bikes were easy to operate and the guides all made sure yoRead more”
Half-day Antigua tour with cruise pickup, Nelson's Dockyard history, Shirley Heights views, Blockhouse ruins, and Pigeon Point beach.
“Easy to find off cruise ship, comfortable air conditioned bus with tour of best sights in Antigua. Guide and driver were very knowledgeable, kept us well informed and entertained us the whole time.”
Tuk tuk through English Harbour sights in St. John’s: Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Galleon Beach, plus 2SIX8 brewery tastings.
“Nelson’s dockyard was full of history and rum punch was delicious. Shirley heights has amazing view with spectacular scenery. Beach was small , water was nice. Yet beach had lots of trash on the ground around it. Snack was different, meRead more”
See Antigua’s top heritage sites, beaches, and Rastafari culture on a 3 to 5 hour eco tour with pickup and bottled water, plus a few extra fees.
“Great tour of the overall island blending the historical and cultural themes of the people. You can tell that Ras Dre is a student of the country and the people and does an excellent job of making the tour personal to each visitor so you can Read more”
