City: Barbados
Top Things to do in Barbados
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Barbados, Barbados
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. Tiyi By Design Art Jewelry Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Tiyi By Design is an exclusive Caribbean brand producing exquiste, hand crafted art jewelry. Each piece is individually designed by professional metalsmith/art jeweller, Ichia Tiyi.The artist will work in the studio for the visitor to view the process live, and they can also learn to create a small piece of jewelry for themselves.
Reviewed By Keywestqueen
This is my second visit to Barbados and to see Ichia as well for an amazing piece of her jewelry. She is a lovely person and her jewelry is one of a kind. My wrists are small so both times she had to make my bracelets smaller which I really appreciated. I am already looking forward to my next visit.
2. Clifton Hall Great House
Overall Ratings
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!
3. Mallalieu Motor Collection & Car Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By jacquitinson - Essex, United Kingdom
not very large but very interesting we was left on our own while we walked around my husband loves classic cars so had a great time
4. St. Francis of Assisi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 638lync - Ellington, United Kingdom
We joined mass at this jewel on the Caribbean Sea in Barbados. First thing we noticed - the large glass windows overlooking the sea. The mass itself was beautiful - uplifting songs, joined hands for ‘our Lord’s Prayer, and very meaningful sharing of the sign of peace. There were also much needed prayers for unity amongst all churches as well as a thought-provoking sermon. Thanks to the parish priest and all the parishioners for a warm welcome.
5. George Washington House
Overall Ratings
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
6. 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
7. Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Oldest Jewish synagogue in the Western hemisphere, dating back to 1654.
Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom
Located in the aptly named synagogue lane is the Nidhe Israel museum and synagogue that was founded in 1654, making it the oldest in the Western hemisphere. It has been restored and is open to the public and available through tours. Interesting place to come if you get bored of the beaches.
8. Mount Gay Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 1,877 reviews
Set against the brilliant blue of the Caribbean sea and sky, our Visitor Centre invites guests from around the world to discover the story behind Barbados' finest spirit. Greeted in our lush green garden, visitors will explore the history, heritage and craft of Mount Gay rums, while special tours treat you to a cocktail mixing session or a traditional Bajan lunch. Come learn of the distillation, ageing and blending techniques that have been perfected over 310 years of crafting the world's oldest rum! Mount Gay Rum: There is a Time and a Place.
Reviewed By atrent7
We booked the rum tour for when our cruise stopped in Barbados and it was amazing. Booking online was easy, the history of the distillery was very interesting and Rumal, our tour guide, was fantastic!
9. Harrison's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,666 reviews
Located in the central uplands of Barbados, is a magnificent attraction with a world class property and unmatched beauty anywhere else in the Caribbean. Harrison's Cave is a massive underground cave stream system, with awesome caverns and crystallized formations. Enjoy an unparalleled underground experience as you journey aboard a tram, past clear streams and cascading waterfalls. This phenomenal underground attraction, is one of Barbados’ premier visitor attractions, truly a must see when on vacation.Enjoy an unparalleled underground experience on one of our tours. On the Tram Tour you will journey aboard a tram, past clear streams and cascading waterfalls on a guided, driven tour of the caves awesome caverns. Looking for more adventure? The Eco-Adventure Tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Trek along our scenic gully trail before embarking on this amazing underground exploration; crawling and climbing as you traverse some of the caves natural passages.With other exciting tours also available, including our Scenic Gully tours, Walk- In Cave Tours, the amazing educational programs like the Harrison’s Cave Bat Program and Technical tour, Harrison’s Cave offers visitors to Barbados an entire new world to discover in one attraction.Unearth the Adventure!
Reviewed By Runningthru
What a mind blowing contrast to the sun and sand. Explore what lies below the surface and makes the landscape of Barbados different. We took the tram tour with the lovely Hyacenth as our guide, knowledgable and fun she gave a great history of the caves and their formation over thousands of years, awesome pictures for your memories.
10. St. Nicholas Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,413 reviews
Our hours of operation are 10.00 a.m.; with our last tour at 3.30 p.m. We recommend allowing 2-3 hours for your visit, with a minimum of an hour to tour the property. (All guests must depart the property by 4.30 p.m.) Visitors can enjoy lunch, tea and other light refreshments at the Terrace Café during our opening hours. The steam operated syrup factory c.1890, grinds sugar cane from January to May. Adults (13 and over): BBD $30* (US $15) Youth (Ages 5-12): BBD $10* (US $5) We also have a steam railway onsite
Reviewed By AWJA2 - Durham, Canada
You simply must visit St Nicholas Abbey when you visit Barbados. Built in the Jacobean style during the 1600s, with most of the furniture still intact, the guided tour is expertly and professionally conducted as you step back in theme on a sugar cane and rum distillery plantation. You will not regret the short taxi drive and you will rave forever about the view from Chrysler Tree Hill. Allan and Bonnie Asselin Ontario, Canada
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