Amazing Antigua Private

Description

An amazing tour with 3 fantastic stops in Antigua. Explore Antigua’s colourful past and present on a guided tour that travels from the island’s quaint northern capital, St John’s, through the heart of the island, Antigua’s tropical countryside, everyday picturesque village life and calm, rolling hills to southern historical English Harbour, including the famed Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blockhouse Ruins and Shirley Height’s Lookout.

Board your air-conditioned executive transportation with an experienced and knowledgeable Tour Guide and a dedicated driver. Ride through Antigua’s countryside, rich in daily West Indian life, local villages, old churches, that exemplifies West Indian culture, past the magnificent view of Falmouth Harbour through to English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard.

Built in 1725, the Dockyard served as the base for the English naval squadron patrolling the West Indies. As you enter this historic park, the only working Georgian dockyard in the world, you are met by your National Park’s Guide who leads you on a short, informative walking tour through the Dockyard with its beautifully restored buildings, detailed plaques, and many points of interest. A complimentary bottle of water will be given at the start of each tour.

After the tour you have free time to explore the Dockyard, museum, art gallery, gift shop, and boutiques. Your tour continues to Blockhouse Ruins at Shirley Heights where you will view the remains of the Officer’s barracks, gun platforms, cisterns and powder magazine where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding Atlantic Ocean.

Next is a stop at the former signal station, Shirley Heights Lookout, which offers a commanding view of the Atlantic Ocean and picture-perfect view of Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour, This used to be used as a signal station warning of enemy ships approaching.

Your waiting bus then takes you through Antigua’s tropical countryside, everyday picturesque village life and calm, rolling hills en route back north through Antiguan villages to St John’s and your awaiting ship.

Don’t forget to bring your camera!