Prefer to tour alone? Then this should be your choice. Experience Antigua privacy and comfort in 6 hours and enjoy beach views, get a glimpse into our history and culture and enjoy local rum and our national fruit, the black pineapple. A stop for an opportunity to swim or snorkel or just bury your feet in the powder white sand is also included. Be sure to bring your swim wear and your camera to capture the unforgettable moments.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Entrance fees to all sights
✔ Lunch
✔ Beverages/Water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. St. James Club & Villas
2. Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
3. Trade Winds Hotel
4. The Admiral's Inn
5. The Inn At English Harbour
6. Joe Mike's Hotel Plaza
7. Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
8. Holiday Home Belvedere
9.
10. Copper & Lumber Store Hotel
11. Keyonna Beach
12. Curtain Bluff
13. Gunpowder House & Suites
14. COCOS Hotel Antigua
15. Tamarind Hills Resort And Villas
16. The Villas at Sunset Lane
17. Ocean Point Beach Resort & Spa
18. Hawksbill By Rex Resorts - Adults Only 12yrsplus - All Inclusive
19. The Verandah Antigua
20. Escape at Nonsuch Bay Antigua - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Additional Info: We do pickups from all ports, vacation homes, Airbnb properties, private homes, all other accommodation properties or any point on the island. If you are staying at an Airbnb property or private home, please provide directions. Staying at Sandals Resort? Please let us know if you are on the Caribbean or Mediterranean side.
Arriving at the Antigua Cruise Port?
Your ship will dock in the shopping center where there are two sections; Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay.
Our representative who will be carrying a handheld Antigua VIP Tours sign will be awaiting you at our meeting point, which is at the Colombian Emeralds Jewelry Store in the Heritage Quay Shopping Center.
GETTING TO THE MEETING POINT
If you’re docked at the Heritage Quay Pier walk straight ahead and as you exit you will see the Colombian Emeralds Jewelry store sign on your left.
If you’re docked at Redcliffe Quay Pier, please make a left as soon as you exit and walk along the boardwalk until you get to the Heritage Quay Pier. At this pier, make a right and as you walk straight ahead, the Colombian Emeralds Jewelry store sign. will be ahead of you.
Itinerary
1
Nelson's Dockyard
Nelson’s Dockyard is the largest of Antigua’s National Parks and is still used today as a working dockyard for numerous yachts and ships. The restored eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings of the Dockyard are presently home to shops, hotels and marina businesses. Outside the dockyard, historic forts dot the landscape of the park accessible by hiking trails which allow visitors to enjoy the park’s scenic and natural beauty. There is endless opportunity to capture the beauty of the parks. With many glorious boats in the dockyard, the beautiful harbour, the historic sites and the unforgettable views will leave you in awww.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Betty's Hope
Betty’s Hope was a sugarcane plantation in Antigua. It was established in 1650, shortly after the island had become an English colony, and flourished as a successful agricultural industrial enterprise during the centuries of slavery. It was the first large-scale sugar plantation to operate in Antigua and belonged to the Codrington family from 1674 until 1944. Christopher Codrington, later Captain General of the Leeward Islands, acquired the property in 1674 and named it Betty’s Hope, after his daughter.
Betty's Hope is no longer operational as a plantation. However, the structures which consist of the twin windmills, the Cistern Complex have been restored in serviceable condition, the Great House (Buff or Estate House) in ruins, the Boiling House where sixteen copper hoppers which were used to boil cane juice to produce crystalline sugar, and the Still House, a distillery was used for manufacturing rum. A visitor center has been created by converting a former cotton house storeroom into a museum. This includes various aspects of the plantation's history and shows early estate plans, pictures and maps, artifacts and a model of the central site to giving an overview of the of "Betty's Hope". A interesting peak into Antigua’s history.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge is a natural arch carved by the sea from soft and hard limestone ledges of the Antigua formation, a geological division of the flat north-eastern part of Antigua. A bridge was created when a soft part of the limestone eroded away by action of Atlantic breakers over countless centuries. During calm days, you can enjoy a walk on the rocks that form the bridge and on days when the water is shooting up, enjoy the sea sprays. Devil’s Bridge is quite an experience.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Long Bay
Long Bay on the east coast offers fine white sand and crystal blue waters, making it a great place for snorkeling or just relaxing in the sun. You'll find coral reefs in water so shallow that you can actually walk out to them. Along the beach are Long Bay Hotel and Pineapple Beach Resort.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Valley Church Beach
Valley church beach is a popular destination for many. It has lovely water and good facilities. The beach has quite grainy sand, which is very soft. One of Antigua’s 365 pristine white sand beaches, located in the Jolly Harbour area. Swim, snorkel, relax or just bury your feet in the powder like sand and enjoy the views.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre
Dow’s Hill has an interpretation centre offers a knowledgeable 15 minute video presentation on the history, culture and heritage of Antigua and Barbuda. It takes you back to a time that have made Antigua what it is today. It offers a fascinating insight into the Antiguan way of life and if you are looking for an introduction to Antigua, we strongly recommend visiting Dow’s Hill for a relaxed and informative start to your visit on the island. Café and gift shop on site.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Shirley Heights
Drive up to Shirley Heights and stroll around the old military fortifications. The buildings have been adapted to function as a restaurant and bar. A spectacular view over English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour greets you, showing a scene that is often used as the iconic image of Antigua. A visit to Shirley Heights is considered one of the must do events in Antigua.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
The Blockhouse
High above English Harbour in Nelson’s Dockyard National Park sits the Blockhouse, a brick ruin. On a perch overlooking the southeastern coast of Antigua, the circa-1787 site encompasses an officer’s quarters and those of servants, as well as stables. An ammunition-storage space, a catchment and a cistern have been restored in recent years. A great piece of Antigua’s history.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
