4 Museum Visits in Barbados Worth Booking

1.Walking Tour of The Historic Garrison and its Museum – A Military Story

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $30Our pick

Meet at the Barbados Museum at 10:00 a.m. for a three-hour walk through the Garrison Historic Area. Guides such as Zachary, Kristin, and Deborah share stories of British military rule, George Washington, the Grand Stand, and Barbados’s wider past. Headsets, water, snacks, and museum admission are included.

“I am thankful for Zachery's insightful, educational and historical tour of Garrison and the museums. This should be taught in the USA. Thank you for my experience! I am grateful for you and the staff.”

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2.Historic Garrison and its Museum – a Military Story

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Walk Barbados’ historic Garrison with an English-speaking guide and personal audio equipment. Visit the Barbados Museum, hear stories of soldiers, forts, hurricanes, cricket, and horse racing, and see George Washington’s former lodging from outside. Zachary, Christian, and Debbie have led recent tours. Snacks and water are provided.

“Zachary provided us with a very thorough and informative tour. His attention to detail was exemplary and for a young man, clearly knew his facts. There was just the two of us on the tour, so we had a full on 3hr experience, enabling us to have continuous conversation and questions with answers. We were supplied with a back pack, water, sweets and snacks. We also had the pleasure of hearing the cadet band practising and seeing the young cadets marching. The band sounded wonderful and we could still hear them when in the middle of the monument on the racecourse. The museum was interesting. It was also great to…”

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3.Walking Tour of Speightstown and its Museum – The Forgotten Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $45

Walk through Speightstown with a local guide, using a personal headset to follow the town’s story clearly. Visit Arlington House Museum, enjoy snacks and bottled water, then finish with a drink at Fisherman’s Pub near the pier. Deborah may lead the tour, which runs about two to three hours and begins at 9:30 am.

“Enjoyed our tour with Deborah. Deborah was very knowledgeable and didn't rush us through the tour. Thanks Deborah!”

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4.Shore Excursion – The Historic Garrison and its Museum – A Military Story

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $65

Spend about three hours exploring Barbados Garrison, the Barbados Museum, and the Savannah with a local guide. You’ll learn about British military power, local militia, barracks, forts, and George Washington’s Barbados visit. Port pickup, headsets, snacks, water, and museum admission are included. Debbie may assist with arrangements and flexible support.

“Debbie was great, from answering my questions ahead of the tour, to helping arrange transportation from the ship, to her knowledge and flexibility during the actual tour. We were traveling with an elderly relative, who is still quite mobile, anRead more”

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