City: Barbados
Top Things to do in Barbados
Things to do in Barbados, Barbados: The Best Historic Sites
Romance and adventure are in the air on this lush West Indian island in the Caribbean, depending on your coast. To the west, you'll find calm waters and good swimming. To the east, there are massive, competition-caliber waves. Wherever you stay, expect turquoise waters, fine soft sand beaches, catamaran cruises and delicious island fare.
Restaurants in Barbados
1. Stavronikita
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5.0 based on 130 reviews
For the expert deep-sea diver, a 360-foot freighter ship sitting in 130 feet of water and populated by all kinds of tropical marine life.
Reviewed By Geoff-SW4 - London, United Kingdom
I dived the Stavronika with Barbados Blue in December 2020 and was well worth it - it's a huge, long wreck that's pretty intact, with lots of opportunities for swim throughs.
2. Ellion
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore a real drug boat without the danger: now sunk, this boat is populated only by fish and makes for an interesting dive.
3. Clifton Hall Great House
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Heritage private tours and events.
Reviewed By R291TVbrianm - Newburyport, United States
We visited Clifton Hall Great House on Monday February the 17th. We had contacted Massimo via email a few weeks prior to our arrival on the island and he graciously offered to have us join up with a tour group that was already scheduled for that day. We arrived a bit early and Massimo generously came out to chat with us. As it turned out, the tour group was roughly a half hour late, so Massimo proceeded to take us back and show us some sculptures that a resident relative was producing in a building out back. The tour itself was highly entertaining. Massimo is openly passionate about the challenging restoration of the Great House and his pride in the process is apparent throughout the walking tour. I loved how they constructed these Plantations Houses to take advantage of the natural elements; the wind and cross breezes were used to cool these large homes and the way they captured the rain water to be used for domestic purposes. It's not often that you get the opportunity to observe the history of such remarkable buildings through the eyes of an owner as passionate as Massimo. We highly recommend this tour!
4. Barbados Garrison
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4.5 based on 251 reviews
Former 17th century British military base, now open to the public.
Reviewed By CBishop007 - Bedford, United Kingdom
If you happen to be able to get yourself near the Garrison on a Thursday at 12:00 this is a real piece of interesting nostalgia. All the participants are former serving members of the armed services and you get the original costumes, a narration explaining all you would need to know about the process and quirky history, a wonderful and colourful marching band and an opportunity to meet the en-actors with a drink in their temporary bar. A very worthwhile half hour.
5. Gun Hill Signal Station
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4.5 based on 253 reviews
This former British outpost affords spectacular panoramic views of the island.
Reviewed By Snowkittenorth - Vancouver, Canada
Come for the view and historical significance! Found the best rum punch on the island right here!!!!
6. George Washington House
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4.5 based on 495 reviews
A nineteen year-old George Washington spent two months at this house, making Barbados the only foreign nation Washington ever visited.
Reviewed By GeorgieBud - London, United Kingdom
What an amazing place, the guide is so knowledgeable and really brings the place to life, so well set out, the furnishings are beautiful, then the trip underground to the tunnels is fantastic, well worth a visit
7. Rum Factory and Heritage Park
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Old-fashioned sugar refinery: archaic machinery, folk art fairs, a sculpture garden and fields of sugarcane create a unique atmosphere sure to please the most jaded tourists.
Reviewed By alysonn935 - London, United Kingdom
We took a group tour of the Foursquare distillery in Barbados. Great fun, tour and tasting with excellent knowledgeable guide. Would recommend for visitors to Barbados
8. Friars Craig
9. St. John's Church
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Built in 1660, this church overlooks the Scotland District and features a pulpit made of six different kinds of wood.
Reviewed By rhondal519
This gothic-design church built in the 1600s is in impeccable condition! The interior built with beautiful deep Mahogany is unbelievably preserved, and the adjacent cemetery on the property is just as fascinating. A spectacular view from this vantage point. So fortunate to be able to visit St. John's Church, it's a must-see on Barbados.
