Many tourists prefer to arrange their own excursions in Barbados. The island's small size makes it easy to navigate and discover all the places of interest, and Barbados' scenic landscapes are perfect for leisurely walks.
Barbados tours and excursions allow you to delve into the island's unique nature, explore the well-preserved colonial monuments, and visit the museums in Bridgetown and other towns and cities. Not all the captivating sites are concentrated within the cities; many of them are located outside urban areas.
For instance, there are guided tours of Barbados' renowned rum factories, including the Gay Rum Factory on Spring Garden Highway, which also features a small rum museum.
Travelers often leave glowing reviews about the charming village of Tyrol Cot, which offers tours in Barbados. This village, with just six houses, small shops, and a quaint cafe, provides a glimpse into the bygone English colonial era.
Another intriguing destination is the Francia Plantation, featuring an old manor house housing antique maps of Barbados and the Caribbean. Nearby, you'll discover the Gun Hill fire tower, dating back to 1818, which hosts a small military museum.
Cave tours in Barbados are equally captivating, with Harrison's Cave being the most popular, boasting a stunning gallery of stalactites and stalagmites.
The Heritage Barbados Passport, priced at $35, is a cost-effective way to explore these attractions. It allows two children under 12 to accompany the passport holder for free and offers a 50% discount at 16 major museums, natural and architectural monuments. The list includes Andromeda Botanical Gardens, Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill, St. Nicholas Abbey, Francia Plantation House, Museum Village, Harrison's Cave, Welshman Hull Rainforest, signal stations at Grenade Hull Forest and Gun Hill, the Zoo, Codrington College, Sugar Industry Equipment Museum, and the Barbados Museum. Additionally, it covers colonial monuments like Owterson House, Sunbury House, and the Barbados Synagogue.
