Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados
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Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados

By Ruthann Discovery Tours
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Ages 8-99, max of 2 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Bottle Water
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Independence Square, 39WP+7JW, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
    Go into Independence Square, and look for a statue of Errol Walton Barrow, the guide will be standing next to the Statue.
End:
  • 39WM+8P Bridgetown, 39WM+8P6 Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
    The last stop on the tour is the Parliament Buildings!

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29386P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adults
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • 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..
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29386P2

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  • Ruthann Discovery Tours
    64
    Bridgetown, Barbados
    Joined in August 2016
  • Peter B
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect way to Learn
    Karen is a great tour guide. Knowledgable, enthusiastic, and friendly. Perfect for an overview of this lovely island nation.
    Written 1 January 2025
  • Erin B
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I would recommend the tour to others and plan to visit the museum again with my family.
    Our guide arrived on time and was courteous and friendly. She was knowledgeable of Barbados history and provided valuable information throughout the tour.
    Written 21 December 2024
  • Karen O
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great insight into Barbados history
    Karen our guide was really knowledgeable and engaging. We all really enjoyed our tour. We particularly appreciated the background history of the island along side the history of the garrison.
    Written 27 November 2024
  • Peter K
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    No show
    Guide was a no show. Waited, sent WhatsApp message. When no one came, we left after 15 minutes and returned to our ship. Worst aviator experience yet.
    Written 18 August 2024
  • natalievU3634LD
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Fun on a Sunday Afternoon at the Races!
    Great guide gave us a super informative tour around the Garrison area. I had lots of fun making uninformed and fairly stupid bets on horses. The ladies in the betting booths graciously tolerated my lack of experience at the races. Fish cakes and Banks beer topped off the experience! A very fun afternoon! Oh and how could I forget - you get so close to the race track and you really feel it when they thunder by the finish line!
    Written 4 June 2024
  • 938sarahc
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bonus experience
    By chance we left the Museum and Historical Society just as the horseracing began. What fun to watch and lovely to walk the perimeter of the track seeing all the action
    Written 6 March 2024
  • E3771WMdavidk
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Something different
    Really worthwhile experience. Mixing with locals and tourists. Would recommend. Don’t buy the VIP tickets. Better to stand on rails and sit in main stand
    Written 20 April 2023
  • Caroline B
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mixed feelings, enjoyed races overall
    Our tour guide Karen was fantastic. Very knowledgeable told us a lot about the area and history. She also looked after us so well all day, especially when my husband was taken ill and collapsed due to the heat. However, we were disappointed that we did not have allocated seats in the grandstand. This may not have mattered on an ordinary race day, but this was the Gold Cup day, so it was a big problem, not Karen's fault, she was embarrassed and disappointed too. We eventually were taken to a seat for my husband after he recovered, but still he had to move again and I had to stand up for rest of the day. So, we enjoyed our day overall, the races were exciting and atmosphere great, but would suggest the tour company should ensure seats are allocated on Gold Cup day. No reflection on Karen who was so good.
    Written 5 March 2023
  • Jadranka P
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very enjoyable day
    We had a fantastic time. Easy to get tickets, good organisation, great seating, all in all good vibes on the venue. As we also managed to get a few winners it made our experience even better.
    Written 30 November 2022
  • MurielWard
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bridgetown brought alive
    Walking through Bridgetown with Karen brought hundreds of years of history alive in a most personable way. Her knowledge and enthusiasm inspired us to visit even more places after our inspirational two hour trip.
    Written 28 November 2022
  • 1962globetrotter
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good for an understanding of local history
    Spent an hour or so here - perhaps a good option for a rainy day if you like reading up on local history. Exhibits a bit old and dusty and probably quite boring for a child, although they seemed to have some sort of kids special exhibition room, which required prior booking. So if visiting as a family you may want to ring ahead. The only thing - which is true of many places at the moment - is the greeting you get, almost shouted at go sanitize, distance, get your temperature checked etc. I understand and appreciate the need, but there are ways of doing it without being made to feel quite so shouted at and unwelcome !
    Written 20 July 2021
  • trottiemcqueen
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth it!
    Just the atmosphere alone was amazing. I will definitely be going back. And it was well the money I spent.
    Written 3 June 2020
  • jacquitinson
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    sandy lane cup
    was so exciting the races was so good ,we had such a great time there was a fun fair there very good day out
    Written 13 April 2020
  • serendipity96
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun to see horses run close up
    We weren't sure what to expect but ended up being an interesting experience. Got to see horses very close up running on the grass. We stood next to the gate. Easy to place bets nearby and find drinks.
    Written 20 February 2020
  • edrousseau
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cave Swimming
    This site is a great days adventure. The walk through the cave with a guide shows how nature works it's wonders. There is a restaurant at site wich serves great food and drink.
    Written 9 May 2019
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Captain Fred
Fort Myers, FL52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Being our sixth visit to Barbados, this trip we wanted to experience Bridgetown and learn about its history from a local. Making reservations was simple and a few days prior to our tour we were provided with specific instructions on where and when to meet our guide. Photos of the meeting location were provided which was great and would be a great benefit for anyone not familiar with Barbados or it's port area. Our guide Karen met the four of us as scheduled and right from the start it was clear we would be having a great experience. Karen is clearly passionate about Barbados' history and provided great commentary for each of the areas we covered. It was fascinating to stop at buildings which we had simply walked past during previous visits and learn about their past functions and history. We asked a lot of questions and Karen took time to answer each and every one graciously. At the end of our tour, we asked Karen for a lunch recommendation and she personally guided us to Lobster Alive Restaurant (on Bay Street) while still providing us with commentary on the areas we were passing. Learning about Bridgetown from a local who is passionate about her island's history was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend you consider Ruthann Discovery Tours if you are looking for something to do in Barbados.
Written 27 December 2023
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Wow!!Thank you Fred for your review!!! and great comments and all your questions. We are happy that you had a great tour. We strive to give our guests the best experience of our island, culture and history to leave with a memorable impression of Barbados. Hope to see you again! Great Day!!!!!
Written 29 December 2023
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Richard R
Mashpee, MA66 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
We stayed at Sandals (two resorts in one). The older part (where we stayed and is less crowded) was in truth a little worn. They say 5 stars but that's pushing it. Food was good but hard to get reservations at the top restaurants. We went off resort to St Lawrrence Gap (safe 15-20 min walk; cabbed home), Found a GREAT restaurant called the Harlequin.
Written 16 April 2024
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Thank you for your review!
Written 17 May 2024
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Sandy W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had the walking tour with Ruthann Discovery Tours, Karen was our guide and she was wonderful. She did not rush us and made sure we understood what she was telling us. Karen was informative, polite, and courteous and always interesting. I would highly recommend this tour and make you ask for Karen you will get a real feel for Barbados. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 9 March 2024
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Hi Sandy, Thank you so much for your review and recommend and your lovely comments!! Wow, so appreciated!! I always strive to make that connection with our visitors, to feel the past, comes alive, it always a pleasure to have made a lasting impression!!! Thank you. Hope to see you again. Great Day!!
Written 10 March 2024
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William M
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
First of all…this is like having your own private tour!!! Karen provided intricate detailed info that connects all the wonderful dots about the lovely history of Barbados! Why is there a “historic” Synagogue in the capital city…. sign up for “this” tour!! My wife and I enjoy mingling with the “locals”, and Karen weaved in the high energy of Bajan life. Thank you Karen for making my wife’s birthday weekend special!!!
By the way…… we walked from the bakery ALL THE WAY BACK TO WORTHING BEACH (by way of the coast line!!!)
Written 21 January 2024
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Wow!! Thank you so much Pierre for your review! we are so happy that you and your lovely wife enjoyed the tour. Thanks for all the lovely comments and questions. I especially love that question... Why is there a historic Synagogue in the capital city :) So happy that I actually got to personalized the tour, and made your wife's Birthday weekend special! I had a feeling it was a special, the energy was great! Wow, you actually did the walk from Bridgetown to Worthing Beach, lovely, way to go! Thanks again. Hope to see you again. Great Day!
Written 22 January 2024
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Andy G
London, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyable with our guide Karen.
Very informative, she is clearly a proud Barbadian and that came across in her enthusiasm and very happy to answer our many questions.
Fascinating insights you can only get from tours like this.
A definite high recommendation from us. Thank you, Karen.
Written 24 December 2024
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Thank you so much Andy for your review! the lovely comment and the recommend. It was a pleasure answering your questions, we are happy that you enjoyed your tour experience and our enthralling history of our little Island in the sun! Hope to see you again! Thanks again.
Written 24 December 2024
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Leitchfield, KY1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We were met just outside the gate of the cruise ship port. The guide led us through a cigar rolling factory, small shops, and a huge vegetable market. All the while, she was explaining the history of Barbados as well as the current culture. We walked along the water, into alleys, and down a shopping street that was filled with people and stores. After the walking tour ended, she recommended a few places for lunch. This was exactly what we were looking for. Many thanks.
Written 10 February 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour and got an insight into our culture. We are so thankful for amazing customers like you!!!
Written 12 February 2020
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Anthony G
Wilmington, NC87 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
Our guide, Karen was amazing. Knowledgeable, with a clear love of her island and it's very interesting history. The tour of Bridgetown covered all key historic events, and related architecture. We would highly recommend Ruthann Tours to anyone visiting Barbados.
Written 13 November 2024
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Wow!! Thank you so much for your review, awesome comments and the recommend, so happy that you had a great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed giving you insights of our enthralling history of our beautiful island in the sun. Hope to see you again!!. Great Day!
Written 13 November 2024
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Alexis D
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
This was my second time taking the same tour with Karen. The first time I went with my best friend and second time was with my boyfriend, and both times were just as fun and informative! Karen is very knowledgable and makes history a lot of fun. She's very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating to individual needs. It's a must go when coming to Barbados! I high recommend this tour, especially if it's your first time visiting the country! I'm excited to go back a third time with my family!
Written 13 June 2023
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Thank you so much Alexis for your review! It was great seeing you again and meeting Earl, thanks for all the questions and the interest of our enthralling history. We always strive to make it a memorable experience for the travelers, we are happy if you are happy. I am so looking forward to seeing you again. A Great Day!!
Written 16 June 2023
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golfishol
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
The tour was brilliant and perfect for a couple of hours. Karen ,our guide was superb. A bubbly, friendly lady with an amazing knowledge of Bridgetown and Barbados. She gave time to take pictures and explain things in more detail if you needed it. If you want to know the history of the place this tour is a must. We would wholly recommend this tour.
Written 7 April 2024
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Wow!!! Thank you so much for your review and recommend and lovely comments. We are so happy you had a great experience with us and you got to know our enthralling history of this little Island in the sun. Hope to see you again! Great Day!!!
Written 8 April 2024
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Paul P
Tenerife, Spain23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
A fantastic tour with Karen! She was a most informative and entertaining guide providing not just historical fact but anecdotes too. She went out of her way to take us to the Cathedral and to ensure we knew how to get back to our hotel. Best trip in Barbados so far!
Written 16 October 2022
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Thank so much for this great 5- star review. We are thrilled that you had a great tour, we are happy when you are happy. Looking forward to your next visit!!
Written 17 October 2022
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