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Barbados Highlights and Rum Distillery Tour
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7 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
Take a journey through Bridgetown up the West Coast of Barbados on our way to the beautiful views of Cherry Tree Hill. Visit the coastal community of Bathsheba, St John's Church and make your way down pass Gun Hill to the Garrison Historic area. For the second part of your day we will spend visit SAVVY on the bay on Carlisle Bay where you will enjoy a relaxing lunch before heading for an afternoon of discovery with a visit to the Mount Gay visitor centre, where you will learn the history of rum and be taken through a fun-filled tasting session conducted by the Mount Gay Rum Tour guides who will guide you and your taste buds through the signature flavours, aromas and subtle nuances of the various rums the produce.
What's Included
- Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through the historic first settlement town.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide
- Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
- Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display
- Visit to St Johns Parish Church, one of the oldest on the island built on a cliff with great views
- Lunch at Savvy on The Bay
- Mount Gay Visitor Centre Rum Tour
- Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
- Drive through the Capital Bridgetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
10:00 AM
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Broad Street
Bridgetown. On the 5th of July 1628 that 64 settlers headed by Charles Wolverstone arrived. The location of Bridgetown was the most suitable place for a port. Its swampy lands however made it bad for the settlers’ health. The settlers named the town after a bridge that had been constructed by the early inhabitants of the island, the Amerindians. The Bridge of itself was called the Indian Bridge The principle streets in Bridgetown were laid out by John Swan and in keeping with tradition Swan street was named after him. The main street Broad Street was named Broad Street as it is the broadest street in the town. In the early years the streets in town were ill kept and in 1656 legislature passed and act where persons not keeping the space in front of their property clean could be fined 100 pounds of sugar for each day of noncompliance. Bridgetown's Swamp was filled in and replaced with a canal. The lower part of the Constitution is called the Careenage. It was named the Careenage because it ships were careened on to a side to be repaired
• Admission Ticket Free
Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill
Morgan Lewis Windmill is located in the scenic hills of St. Andrew in Barbados and commands a most commanding view of the phenomenal east coast. Built in 1727, this typical wind-driven mill once crushed sugarcane to produce juice during the 18th and 19th centuries. Morgan Lewis Windmill stopped its operation in 1947 and was subsequently handed over to the Barbados National Trust for preservation as a museum. Morgan Lewis Windmill is among the World Monuments Fund list of 100 Most Endangered Sites in the World.
• Admission Ticket Free
Approximately 850 feet above sea-level, this spot offers an excellent view of the "Scotland District" which covers the parish of St.Andrew and is named after the Patron Saint of Scotland. It is believed that the name "Cherry Tree Hill" originated from the large number of cherry trees which once existed at this location. Today the road is lined with mahogany trees, which were introduced into Barbados after the Treaty of Paris in 1763. As you descend the hill the mahogany trees give way to swaying sugar cane.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bathsheba Beach
Legend has it that Bathsheba, wife of King David, bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft. Legend also says that the surf covered white waters of Bathsheba, Barbados rich in minerals and life is said to resemble Bathsheba's bath in both appearance health giving value.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. John's Parish Church
Built in 1846 to replace the church that was destroyed by the Great Hurricane of 1831, this classic Gothic church is solid and soaring. The church grounds are serene and the cliff-edge site commands a sweeping view of the picturesque east coast. A noteworthy statue and funerary plaques add to the interest, and a small guidebook gives you details. In the churchyard rests Ferdinando Paleologus, a descendant of Emperor Constantine the Great, whose family was driven from the throne in Constantinople by the Turks. Ferdinando died here in 1678, after being a resident for over 20 years. Though always English, Barbados has attracted multinationals for quite some time.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gun Hill Signal Station
Gun Hill is the finest of a series of signal stations built in 1818. These stations sighted ships approaching Barbados and signaled to each other, advising of the type of vessel and whether if was a friend or foe! In case of attack, the forts and soldiers could be quickly readied to defend the island. In the signal tower a chart shows just what detailed information could be relayed with the use of a few flags. The signal stations were also used to warn of slave rebellions on the island.
• Admission Ticket Free
Barbados Garrison
The location is the Historic Garrison Savannah, close to the capital, Bridgetown. The Garrison Savannah has been the home of horse racing in Barbados since 1845. The officers of the British Regiment, who were stationed in Barbados, used what was then the parade ground to match their horses in races and the wealthy merchants and planters later joined them.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Savvy On The Bay
After a morning of touring enjoy a refreshing stop at the popular SAVVY on the Bay located on what is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean Carlisle Bay. Your stop at Savvy on the Bay includes a relaxed lunch before you set off on your next adventure and your visit to STADE'S Rum Distillery
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Mount Gay Visitor Centre
Visit the Mount Gay Visitor Center to learn about the production and history of Barbados' famous Mount Gay rum. On the signature tour, delve into the spirit's history and importance to the island nation; complimentary rum punch and five rum tastings are included.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operated by Beautiful (Barbados) Tours and Excursions Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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