From St John's: Half-Day Historical Tour + Beach Escape



Discover the best Antigua has to offer on a guided trip from St John's. Learn about the history of Antigua with a visit to Nelson's Dockyard and relax on one of the island's peaceful beaches.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the local history of the island of Antigua on a guided trip
  • Gaze at the incredible coastal views from up high at Shirley's Heights lookout
  • Discover the absolute best of Antigua from a unique vantage point
  • Unwind and relish the natural beauty at a local beach to end the day

Description

Starting from St. John’s, this tour takes you through the quaint villages of Freeman’s and Liberta and stops at Shirley’s Heights and Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour. The tour continues to one of the island’s fine sandy beaches, where you can unwind to your heart’s content in the serene waters of the Caribbean Sea. Itinerary We pick you up at the cruise terminal and from some hotels! Tour departs cruise terminal/hotel at 9:00 am Arrives at English Harbour at 10:00 am 15-minute photo stop at The Blockhouse and Shirley Heights 45-minute guided tour at Nelson’s Dockyard Arrives at the beach at 11:30 am Departs beach at 12:30 pm Arrives at cruise terminal/hotel at 1 pm

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at cruise terminal and some hotels Tour guides Scenic drive Entrance fees into National Parks Transportation to and from sites Bottled water Beach break

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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