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Clay Villa Plantation House & Gardens
Ollie #1 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
5 of 5 stars 198 reviews

Lovely place to visit while in St Kitts. Breath-taking views, eco gardens which fully embrace the 'green' world concept and an anti-slavery past combined with a rich Carib... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Kittitian Taxi and Tours Inc.
Ollie #2 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Kittitian Taxi and Tours Inc. offers convenient online taxi cab reservations and the best of exceptional St. Kitts tours. Incorporated under the St....... more » Owner description: Kittitian Taxi and Tours Inc. offers convenient online taxi cab reservations and the best of exceptional St. Kitts tours. Incorporated under the St. Kitts Companies Act, Kittitian Taxi and Tours Inc. and is duly licensed and certified as a service provider of taxi and tour operations in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Transportation
Dive St. Kitts
Ollie #3 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: Dive St Kitts, the island’s premier dive operation, is located onsite at the Bird Rock Beach Hotel. The private harbor shelters the 32' twin 200HP...... more » Owner description: Dive St Kitts, the island’s premier dive operation, is located onsite at the Bird Rock Beach Hotel. The private harbor shelters the 32' twin 200HP monohull and is perfectly located on one of the best, easy access, shoredives on the Caribbean side of St Kitts. « less
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics
Greg's Safaris
Ollie #4 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Owner description: Greg's Safaris has been in opreration since 1989 and is fully Insured.We operate with five specially modified 4X4 Land Rovers, and one "Air...... more » Owner description: Greg's Safaris has been in opreration since 1989 and is fully Insured.We operate with five specially modified 4X4 Land Rovers, and one "Air Conditioned" 4X4 Mitsibusi Pajero.We offer personalized service with small groups or with individuals and operate on a scheduled basis with our tours or on a per hour basis with private bookings.Greg's Safaris is Owner run and Managed! « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Romney Manor
Ollie #5 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
This old plantation estate houses the Caribelle Batik works. You can watch colorful, tie-dye clothes being made.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens; Factory Tours
Palms Court Gardens
Ollie #6 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Palms Court Garden is the excuisite privately owned property with stunning views on the Basseterre harbour. Its lush beautiful gardens host a...... more » Owner description: Palms Court Garden is the excuisite privately owned property with stunning views on the Basseterre harbour. Its lush beautiful gardens host a spectacular infinity pool and bar(open for visitors), as well as the production site of Shell Works St.Kitts and its gift boutique. Visitors may watch as beautiful shell creations develop right in front of their very eye. Shopping opportunity in the adjacent gift boutique. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
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Cockleshell Beach
Ollie #7 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4 of 5 stars 57 reviews

The trip to Cockleshell Beach is well worth the drive. The beach is in a beautiful setting lined with palm trees along a fine sandy beach with blue-green Caribbean water. The... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Speedy 4 Charters
Ollie #8 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Marinas
Caribelle Batik
Ollie #9 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Factory Tours
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Independence Square
Ollie #10 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Once the site of slave auctions and council meetings, the square exemplifies Colonial-style architecture.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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St. George's Anglican Church
Ollie #11 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

St. George's is the Anglican parish church of Gingerland, in the southern part of Nevis. First built in 1670, in 1843 the church was very badly damaged in a series of earthquakes... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Cemeteries
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
The Circus
Ollie #12 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
3 of 5 stars 9 reviews
The heart of Charlestown was modeled – and named – after London’s Piccadilly Circus.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
National Museum
Ollie #13 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
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St. Christopher Heritage Society
Ollie #14 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4 of 5 stars 1 review
A center for information on the historical and cultural heritage of St. Kitts. There’s a photography exhibition too.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Prodiver Snorkeling
Ollie #15 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Other
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Berkeley Memorial
This memorial to the former president of the General Legislative Council stands at the center of the Circus.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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