Top Things to do in Jamestown
Top 10 Things to do in Jamestown, St Helena Island
The capital of Saint Helena, a remote island located 1200 miles off the West coast of Africa, is Jamestown. The town was founded in 1659 by the British East India Company, and the island is still a United Kingdom Overseas Territory. The island is so isolated that it was chosen to be a place of exile for Britain's political prisoners, including Napoleon. Longwood House, where he lived until his death, still stands. The perilous 699 step Jacob's Ladder leads up to a stunning view of the island.
1. Dive Saint Helena
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
St Helena is a very special diving destination, with something to offer all types of divers and lots to do in-between dives. Most diving is on the sheltered side of the island, with long shallow (10-20m deep) rocky reefs, very little tide or current (water temperature ranges 18-25 degrees C), masses of different fish, lots of interesting macro life, some great wrecks and the potential to see some of the world’s most amazing large marine animals both above and under water. St Helena is also a wonderful place to learn to dive and/or develop your dive skills further. Dive Saint Helena offers of a wide variety of diving experiences and packages for all levels of diving expertise. You could be a beginner, the summer diving enthusiast, or an all-year-round professional.
2. MY St Helena Tours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Guided walks tailored for you. Become engrossed by the landscapes, the heritage, the people and the culture whilst on foot. Come walk with me, come see MY St Helena.
3. Aaron's Adventure Tours
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By V4791DRmaria - Bristol, United Kingdom
I recently visited St Helena for the first time and joined Aaron for two tours, one to see all the Napoleon sites and then on his 4x4 trip which had been recommended to me by Saints. Aarons knowledge of the island was so interesting and his energy for showing tourists the best sight was contagious. Despite the repetitiveness of the questions he must be asked Aaron showed only genuine enthusiasm to inform and educate visitors to this truly remarkable island. Don't leave St Helena without having been on the 4X4 tour with Aaron, it will take you to places and views that are not only off the beaten track but will leave you breathless.
4. Jacob's Ladder
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
This narrow set of 399 steps is the only path out of the seaward end of Jamestown.
Reviewed By A2082QZmarkw
A deceptively hard climb, and even harder descent! A must-do if you visit the island though. The views are wonderful. It's difficult to imagine how it ever got built!
5. The Museum of St. Helena
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By V4791DRmaria - Bristol, United Kingdom
I had to keep going back to this amazing museum, there is so much to read about that was so interesting from the first settlers through to recent Saints who sailed around the world. A fascinating insight into the people and the island's rich history, a must for any visitor
6. St Helena Distillery
7. Castle Gardens
8. Saint James' Church
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
I really enjoyed stopping in and seeing this old historic church that was built in 1772. Wow, that was a long time ago! The inside has some nice stained glass windows. The part that really caught my eye is its old foot pumping pipe organ. It was amazing to see it in such great shape. The steeple of the church is a more modern addition. BOTTOM LINE: Worth a quick visit to check out. Be sure to checkout the foot power air pump old organ! This church is history being the oldest in the southern hemisphere. MY RATING: 9/10.
9. Sub-Tropic Adventures
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5.0 based on 108 reviews
