Antigua VIP Tours - Semi-Private Gold Tour

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| St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

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5 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

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Overview

Experience Antigua in privacy and comfort in 5 hours on our Semi-Private tour and enjoy beach views, get a glimpse into our history and culture, taste local rum, and enjoy our national fruit, the black pineapple. The tour is not complete without a stop at one of our 365 beaches for an opportunity to swim, snorkel, or just bury your feet in the powder white sand. Be sure to bring your swimwear and your camera to capture the unforgettable moments.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to all sites
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Beverages/Bottled Water
Professional local guide

Lunch
Gratuities

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

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 in ZONE 7 at Heritage Quay Shopping Center.GETTING TO THE MEETING POINTIf you’re docked at the Heritage Quay Pier walk straight ahead and as you exit you will see the different zones on your left. Feel free to ask for directions.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 zones will be ahead of you, look for ZONE 7

What To Expect

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.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Specialized infant seats are available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Antigua VIP Tours – Semi-Private Gold Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025