Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour

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Itinerary

1. 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.

   30 minAdmission included

2. 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 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.

   15 minAdmission included

3. 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.

   15 min

4. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

5. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

6. 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.

   15 min

7. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 256 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 informative tour with Stephan!

  Stephan is one of the best guides I’ve ever had on a trip! He basically customized the tour to show us the entire island and even took the time to explain some of the plants, trees and fruits we’ve never seen before with a lot of enthusiasm and genuine interest in making our experience very positive! We would HIGHLY recommend this tour especially with Stephan! It was also arranged with less than 24 hours notice! They also picked us up at non such bay which most tours do not do. Kudos to this company and the great people they have on their team! Thank you Stephan!

  Amilin_JOctober 2026via Viator

• 5This tour has our highest recommendation.

  We had a wonderful day tour with Stephan who went above and beyond to make the experience truly memorable. Stephan is a superb driver with great historical knowledge about Antigua and Barbuda and the West Indies. He is friendly, accommodating, and highly professional. We felt like we were being taken around by a friend or family member. This tour has our highest recommendation.

  Wayne_TSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Awesome

  It’s worth the effort the experience was great knowledge drive. Taken very good care of while we were in there presents. All the sites were worth the drive. Lunch from local hut was excellent.

  James_RAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Family visit to parents' home

  Five out of five stars. Tour was shaped by talking with Sean, the tour driver/guide, who took us to all the destinations on Antigua which had personal meaning to us as well as taking us to a local, authentic home style restaurant which served real Antiguan food. Sean provided historical & cultultural info plus some. He was genuine, authentic and straight-up. Highly recommend this tour service..and Sean...if you want the real authentic deal. Five stars for all!!

  Dawn HJune 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5looking for authenticity over flash, book this guide.

  Booked a 6-hour private tour, but Stefan gave me so much more. He took me to all the places I actually wanted to see—real local spots, not the touristy, corny duty-free shops or crowded attractions. I asked to skip all that, and he listened perfectly. Instead, he introduced me to the people, the nature, and the true history of the island. I learned so much about the culture and the locals. The tour ran even longer than 6 hours, but Stefan never rushed me. If you're a solo traveler looking for authenticity over flash, book this guide. He delivered everything and more.

  liont818May 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great Personal Tour of Antigua

  We enjoyed our tour guide Stephon. This tour prepays for a few stops along the predetermined route so you will not have a lot flexibility with itinerary. Stephon was knowledgeable and very personable and took us to one of his favorite restaurants which was delicious and gave us a local feel. The roads are a bit bumpy but our transportation was nice and great air conditioning.

  Christie_WMay 2026via Viator

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How it compares in St John's

• Its from-price is 31% above the median of the 112 experiences we list in St John's.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 112.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About St John's

St John's is the capital of Antigua, a harbour town of low colourful buildings dominated by a twin-towered cathedral.

St John's lies at the head of a deep natural harbour on the north-west coast of Antigua. The Cathedral of St John the Divine, dating from the 1840s, dominates the town with its two towers, and the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, housed in an eighteenth-century courthouse, tells the island's story from its first settlers to independence. Fort James guards the harbour mouth, and Redcliffe Quay has been restored from old waterfront warehouses.

Top-ranked sights in St John's: Heritage Quay, Fort James, Dickenson Bay.

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