Location: Basseterre
Top Things to do in Basseterre
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Basseterre, St. Kitts
Nestled between the Caribbean and lush mountains, Basseterre has a long history of colonial struggle that is reflected in its architecture and cultural monuments. The National Museum, St. George's Anglican Church, the Circus area and Independence Square all give glimpses to the city's past. But most travelers do not come to Basseterre for history; they come for the beaches, resorts and marinas, offering ample snorkeling, windsurfing, diving, sunbathing and golfing opportunities.
Restaurants in Basseterre
1. Island Xcape Taxi & Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
St.Kitts is known for its year round sunshine, spectacular views, mountainous terrain, gorgeous beaches and friendly people. We offer a variety of services designed to let you experience the very best of our beautiful Island. The Island X tour & Rain forest tour are (our most popular tours) we also offer round trip transportation from the Cruise ship port to any beach/Resort & round trip transportation from RLB international airport to any hotel/Resort. Visit our website for more info
Reviewed By laurena33 - Miami, United States
My parents, husband, 2.5 year old and I came into St. Kitts on a cruise. Bobby was exceptional leading up to our arrival - he answered all my questions via email and was accommodating and flexible. He was waiting for us when we disembarked and we immediately loved his friendliness, helpfulness, and great sense of humor. He showed us around the island and shared great stories and facts. He knows so much about the island and its history. We loved the stops he chose for us and even my 2.5 year old was entertained. The lunch spot and beach were the perfect cherry on top of a thoughtful and enjoyable tour of St. Kitts. All of us - varying ages and interests - were entertained and felt well taken care of. Bobby is great, we'd highly recommend him to anyone considering a tour of St. Kitts.
2. Shadwell Great House Wellness Centre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Shadwell Great House is one of the last standing colonial plantation houses on the island. It has such a tremendous amount of history that it is simply too much to write here. There is currently an art gallery, cafe, yoga studio, acupuncture and trigger point therapy clinic and editing studio currently in the Great House.
3. Romney Manor
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4.5 based on 1,018 reviews
This old plantation estate houses the Caribelle Batik works. You can watch colorful, tie-dye clothes being made.
Reviewed By luv2travelmucho - Wallingford, United States
I am so happy that we went to visit RomneyManor and the Carrabelle batik factory and store. It was truly a beautiful walk through the rain forest up to the grounds that are perfectly manicured and such magnificent flowers and trees to admire. There are endless photo opportunities here to enjoy. There is a fountain and an overlook to the rainforest and a bell tower to climb and a 400-year-old Saman with flowers everywhere. In addition to the gorgeous landscaping there are recently handcrafted batik pieces free flowing in the wind to dry and admire. I was so taken aback and fell instantly in love with one piece in particular that I went in to buy it right off of the clothesline. I asked to meet the artist and take her photo holding my new treasure. We also met the owner/groundskeeper who took us on a mini private tour of some of the specific plants, trees and flowers that were growing nearby with a very informative exclamation for each. I highly recommend visiting this gem while on Saint Kitts
4. Saint George with Saint Barnabas Anglican Church
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By chrismC5551DE
4th port on our cruise was Basettere, the church is one of many churches here and one of the places we visited. You are allowed to climb the tower to the roof which affords fabulous views as shown. Another Caribbean gem of an island, unfortunately we didn't make it to the beach on this occasion.
5. Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By janetpO4813BO
This is a wonderful Church with a gracious, devoted and enthusiastic congregation. Mass was beautiful. It is worth a visit.
6. The War Memorial
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By BeaversTravelWell - Cambridge, Canada
There was only 26 men that served in WW I and II from St Kitts. The monument serves as a reminder of their sacrifices during the great wars.
7. The Circus
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3.5 based on 210 reviews
The heart of Charlestown was modeled and named after Londons Piccadilly Circus.
Reviewed By 11KarenS - New York City, United States
This place was supposedly going to be a copy of Piccadilly Circus in London... We passed it on our tour and later came back to see it again on our way back
8. Berkeley Memorial
9. Independence Square
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 194 reviews
Once the site of slave auctions and council meetings, the square exemplifies Colonial-style architecture.
Reviewed By J4747UZpaulac - Lisbon, Portugal
A local that reminds us of a sad part of human kind history:slavery. Still, a place to visit to get inside St Kitts past. Here, it was once, the slave market and all the surrounding houses had basements to keep the sick slaves apart from the healthy ones, until they were well enough to be sold.
10. Port Zante
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3.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By StAlbansWilbo - High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Some cruise terminals are boring and packed with cheap gift shops giving no feel of the ambience. Port Zante is different, although there are still the mandatory shops selling jewellery which are to be avoided there is also a great variety of other shops to choose from. Equally what is so good as one can literally walk a few hundred yards from the cruise ship to be in the shopping area. Some of the shops are also high end but with sensible prices.....selling leather goods, kitchenware, clothes etc. There are also some good bars with local atmosphere......the best is right in the middle of the pedestrian area and we had a great time there, as well. We were not interested in having a meal which was a s well because most places were congregated around a food mall and this did not look great. That apart Port Zante is a great place to spend a few hours without the need to walk the extra half mile or so into Basseterre itself and is far better than many such cruise terminal adjacent shpping areas
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