Top Things to do in Saint James Parish
Top Hotels in Saint James Parish
- 1. Beach View
- 2. Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels
- 3. Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
- 4. Coral Reef Club
- 5. Fairmont Royal Pavilion
- 6. Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels
- 7. Colony Club by Elegant Hotels
- 8. The Sandpiper
- 9. The House by Elegant Hotels
- 10. Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Top 7 Historical & Heritage Tours in Saint James Parish, Saint James Parish
Discover the best top things to do in Saint James Parish, Barbados including Around The Island , Island Tour, Barbados 5 hour Private Island Tour, Highlights of Barbados Sightseeing Tour, St Nicholas Abbey Tour in Barbados, Barbados Mount Gay Rum Tour, Historic Churches Tour of Bridgetown.
Restaurants in Saint James Parish
1. Around The Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
This tour takes you 360º around the island stopping at all the must see sights. Ask all the questions you can think of as you will have a friendly knowledgeable local tour guide as well as a safe and reliable driver who are always very happy tell you more about our island. This tour also includes a delicious local lunch.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By kateemo_burgess
This place is imaginative, playful, calming, and thoroughly Caribbean. My children and I visited yesterday and spent a most pleasant early afternoon wandering around this magical space. I even managed to convince them to sit still for a while in a lovely corner of the garden and listen to the soothing sounds of nature (and some meditative music, which was nice). The diversity and health of the plants is impressive, as is the generosity of the owner/gardener Anthony Hunte. We sat and had a socially distanced chat with him, as he was happy to speak with all the visitors who came in for a visit. We will be back soon! We signed in at the front, used hand sanitiser at the beginning and were reminded to do so at the end after touching the handrails.
2. Island Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour covers Barbados and is dependent on what you want. Think about what you want to see and we'll make it happen.
Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By anthonytM4315UD
We used Sweet life tours for our airport transfers during COVID. Billy was amazing!! He followed protocols to a t!! Temp checks, sanitation, seating arrangements were all as outlined by the government. The vehicle was spacious and extremely clean. They even did supermarket runs for us while we were in quarantine. Billy is friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable. We will used sweet life tours over and over during our stay in Barbados. Absolutely fantastic service and very professional
3. Barbados 5 hour Private Island Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Perfect for cruise passengers and anyone who wants to see the 'real' Barbados. This tour around the island gives you a flavour of all things Bajan, taking you to the must see locations as well as some hidden gems, all with stunning photo opportunities. Also ideal for newcomers to Barbados to see the sights, hear the history, find out about our lifestyle and decide which areas or attractions you might want to explore further. This is a small group tour, with just 2 - 6 persons, ensuring a fun, personal experience. Travel in a clean, comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and enjoy your time with your friendly and knowledgeable local driver/guide. He will make your day one to remember with his unique brand of Bajan hospitality! We can't wait to meet you.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Rum punch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Knowledgable local guide, Small numbers ensures a personal service
Exclusions: Entrance fee to go inside Animal Flower Cave, Lunch
Reviewed By non_sheep
Mike really knows his island well and was a wealth of knowledge! He was very friendly and adaptable (we had our 8month old son on tour with us we needed regular snack, toilet, crawl around stops.) The animal flower cave is a must see, the views on the east coast are amazing. During the tour mike stopped and got us various fruits that we would never have known what to do with without him. They were delicious even though they looked a little odd! What we loved most was that mike gave us choices over what we’d prefer to do in our timescale and it didn’t feel rushed in any way. We will definitely return!!
4. Highlights of Barbados Sightseeing Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 10 reviews
On this tour you drive through historic Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados and a World Heritage Site. Drive through Holetown, the site of the first British settlement. Stop at St. James Anglican Church, Admire the mega-yachts in the Port St Charles and Port Ferdinand marinas. View the crashing waves at the Animal Flower Cave (NO SWIMMING). Next, take a guided tour of St Nicholas Abbey Plantation, its distillery, and taste their rum OR take a ride on the rail way. Enjoy lunch and drinks at a local restaurant. View the surf of the east coast at Bathsheba. This tour includes round-trip hotel and cruise port transportation.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Live commentary on board, Driver / Local guide, Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch, Entrance fee - Abbey Plantation House OR Railway
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenirs (available to purchase), Excess luggage charges (where applicable) Cruise port entry charges (where applicable)
Reviewed By travel4free
I wanted to say how happy we were to hire Yvette for our Island Day Tour of Barbados. It was absolutely fantastic . We had a customized tour with visits to Flower Forest Gardens , Hunte’s Gardens , Animal Flower Caves , Fish Pot ( for lunch) , and shopping in Spreckelsville. It was a wonderful day . We were captivated by the overall beauty of the Island . Yvettes van was so clean and in great shape. We especially liked hearing about the local history and culture of Barbados from a REAL Bajan! Overall This was the highlight of our trip.
5. St Nicholas Abbey Tour in Barbados
Overall Ratings
3.8 based on 10 reviews
Explore one of the only authentic Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere on this tour to St Nicholas Abbey in northern Barbados. With an abbey guide, learn about the sugar plantation’s history, which goes back to the mid-1600s, and tour the great house to see antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy a glass of rum punch, see the old mill and rum distillery, and admire the estate’s lush grounds.
Inclusions: Local guide, Glass of rum punch or fruit juice, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Rum Tasting
Reviewed By kateemo_burgess
This place is imaginative, playful, calming, and thoroughly Caribbean. My children and I visited yesterday and spent a most pleasant early afternoon wandering around this magical space. I even managed to convince them to sit still for a while in a lovely corner of the garden and listen to the soothing sounds of nature (and some meditative music, which was nice). The diversity and health of the plants is impressive, as is the generosity of the owner/gardener Anthony Hunte. We sat and had a socially distanced chat with him, as he was happy to speak with all the visitors who came in for a visit. We will be back soon! We signed in at the front, used hand sanitiser at the beginning and were reminded to do so at the end after touching the handrails.
6. Barbados Mount Gay Rum Tour
Overall Ratings
3.3 based on 8 reviews
Visit the home of the world’s oldest rum brand on this fun and fascinating Barbados tour. At Mount Gay Rum Distilleries, hear about how the rum has been crafted from native Barbados sugarcane since 1703. Enjoy samples of different varieties at a tasting session, and then enjoy a delicious rum cocktail at the Mount Gay Bar and Lounge. Hotel transport is included.
Inclusions: Local guide, Rum tastings, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional drinks
Reviewed By kateemo_burgess
This place is imaginative, playful, calming, and thoroughly Caribbean. My children and I visited yesterday and spent a most pleasant early afternoon wandering around this magical space. I even managed to convince them to sit still for a while in a lovely corner of the garden and listen to the soothing sounds of nature (and some meditative music, which was nice). The diversity and health of the plants is impressive, as is the generosity of the owner/gardener Anthony Hunte. We sat and had a socially distanced chat with him, as he was happy to speak with all the visitors who came in for a visit. We will be back soon! We signed in at the front, used hand sanitiser at the beginning and were reminded to do so at the end after touching the handrails.
7. Historic Churches Tour of Bridgetown
Discover some of the oldest surviving churches in Barbados, as your tour guide take you on a 2-hour journey back in the history going as far back as the 16th century. History comes alive in these churches as you walk from church to church. St. Mary Church has a rich history, built of brick with a Georgian architecture vaulted ceiling. Learn about the famous citizens who were buried in the graveyard of St. Mary Church. Take pictures as you stroll from historic church to church.
Inclusions: Local guide, Bottle Water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By trottiemcqueen
Just the atmosphere alone was amazing. I will definitely be going back. And it was well the money I spent.
