Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this tour, you have the opportunity to visit some of the most interesting sites such as Devil's Bridge, the Rain Forest as well as seeing the beauty of the Island while driving through some quaint villages, enroute to Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, home of the famous English Harbour, and named after Horatio Nelson who served in Antiqua in the 1700s. This tour is unique in that it gives a first hand knowledge of the Island after visiting the Interpretation Center (if opened) where one can see and hear the history of Antigua & Barbuda.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local taxes
- Port pickup and drop off
What's not
- Gratuities
- Additional charge of US$12 apply if using a Motorized Scooter.
Itinerary
Drive up to Shirley Heights and stroll around the old military fortifications. You can view breathtaking scenic landscapes at 360 degrees. A spectacular view over English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour greets your eyes and on a clear day the neighboring islands of Montserrat and Guadeloupe can be seen.
The dockyard got its name from Admiral Horatio Nelson, a British naval officer who lived in this Royal Navy Dockyard from 1784 through 1787. Fully restored to its original splendour, the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings of the Dockyard house modern amenities such as shops, hotels, and marina businesses. Nelson’s Dockyard provides many sites and activities for visitors to explore and enjoy. Nested in the Park you can browse the Dockyard Museum, located in the former Admiral’s House. The Museum presents visitors with exhibits regarding the Dockyard’s history and current archaeological research on the island. The Copper and Lumber Store Hotel offers five-star accommodations and is a magnificent venue for special occasions is also located in the Dockyard. While there visit the gift shops and art galleries. Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, which also contains Clarence House and Shirley Heights, and is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site of the country.
Devil’s Bridge is an actual bridge formed by thousands of years of ancient reef formation and erosion. The Atlantic’s waves have constantly crashed into the limestone rocks, which has created a natural arch filled with geysers and blowholes over time. Waves continue to break against these same coastal limestone rocks, and it is a stunning natural phenomenon.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 75 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great Way to See the Island
As a solo female traveler, it is important to me to find ways to see different sites where I feel safe. This tour fit the bill. I was able to see various parts of the island and felt safe. In addition, there was just the right amount of time at each location. I didn’t feel rushed or that there was too much time waiting around. It was just right.
5Great tour!
Blondell was awesome. She was very knowledgeable about the the island. She went above and beyond to make sure our experience was the best. She was able to make a quick stop at a pharmacy and found a store that had cut up pineapple 🍍, so we could try it. I would highly recommend the tour and Blondell.
4Antigua 101
A great orientation tour of Antigua if you’re a little short on time but do not want to miss the essentials…Devil’s Rock, Nelson’s Dockyards, Shirley Heights, drive through local parishes and some highlights plus an informative driver & guide in a comfortable vehicle made for a great experience.Ant
5Michael is the best.
What a fantastic excursion. Started out rocky because the instructions for meeting our Tour Guide were horrible. Spent about 45 minutes at the meeting location but no Pink Sign with our name. Ended up turning on my phone and we finally got connected. Viator needs to give better information regarding where to meet. That was the end of the negative. Met Michael in his Cadillac Escalade and off we went. He was a wealth of knowledge. We did circle the whole island and he had knowledge about every community. He was very accommodating with my hubby’s walker. Made sure we had a ramp, etc.
5Awesome Tour
My husband and I took this tour a couple of weeks ago while on a cruise. Our driver, Benjamin, was outstanding. He took us all over Antigua, showing us so much of the island. My husband uses a wheelchair to walk distances, and Benjamin was so good about taking the chair in and out of the car. We went to Devil's Bridge and learned the history of the rock formation there. The walk down to see the bridge was really rough and rocky, but Benjamin patiently and carefully helped my husband get close enough to see the bridge. Then on Nelsons Dockyard where we saw amazing yachts and the historical naval yard. From there went to The Blockhouse Ruins and saw amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. Our final stop was Shirley Heights with more amazing views. It was a great day, and Benjamin was very knowledgeable about the sites we saw. A great day all around! I would highly recommend this tour and especially Benjamin!
2Driver answers to...
Driver answers to question was a simple yes or no. No narrative of the island. We had to ask all the question. Vehicle dirty
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- (FOR CRUISESHIP PICKUPS ONLY) Please meet your driver in ZONE 7 after you disembark the cruise ship. Please follow signs leading to Zone 7, your driver will have a pink sign with your name.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- National Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Wheelchair has to be collapsible/foldable.
How it compares in Five Islands Village
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 88 experiences we list in Five Islands Village.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 88.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Five Islands Village
Five Islands Village sits on Antigua's west coast, a short way from St John's, among sheltered bays, headlands and quiet beaches.
Five Islands Village lies on the west coast of Antigua, a few kilometres from the capital, St John's. Houses and small plots of land line the road above a coast of bays and headlands, with the Caribbean on one side and the island's low hills on the other. It is a quiet place beside the sea, and the cathedral and harbour of St John's are a short drive away.
