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Walking Tour of The Historic Garrison and its Museum - A Military Story
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Walking Tour of The Historic Garrison and its Museum - A Military Story

By Chattel House Audio Tours Inc.
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Ages 6-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Personal audio device to hear the guide clearly
  • Headsets
  • Local guide
  • Snacks
  • Entry/Admission - Barbados Museum & Historical Society
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions


Start:
  • Barbados Museum & Historical Society, Dalkeith Road, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
    We will be at the entrance to the Museum waiting to welcome you.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42216P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Availability for tours cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of tour availability
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions, If canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42216P2

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    • Chattel House Audio Tours Inc.
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    • rebeccacF997VN
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      informative way to see the historical sites of the capital. easy to book & great guide - thank you.
      My daughter & I did this tour & our guide was Evan. It was easy to book & clear instructions where to meet. Our guide arrived with cold water and snacks (a really thoughtful touch) and an amazing knowledge of the city & it's history - showing informative pictures to help as we went along. We really enjoyed our tour & would recommend it to others.
      Written September 13, 2024
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      Barbadian History Unlocked
      My family and I had a great time on our Bridgetown, Barbados Walking Tour. Our guide Mr. Evan did a phenomenal job of taking us to interesting landmarks and explain the history and details of our surroundings. It was a pretty hot day when we toured, but our guide came prepared with water and snacks in a nice nap sack that we got to keep as a souvenir. Lots of historical pictures were provided along the tour, so we could see what the area looked like, during colonial times, in comparison to modern day. As we walked around, we were able to get a glimpse and understand the rich history of Bridgetown. Highly recommend bringing a good attitude, a readiness to learn, lots of questions, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and an umbrella. It’s a great tour and you won’t regret it. Would definitely come back and do another tour with Mr. Evan.
      Written August 18, 2024
    • Pioneer651013
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      Fun
      Our tour with Debbie was very fun and informative. Debbie picks you up from your hotel and gives you a tour of various parts/towns in Barbados, including historical monuments, murals, and local “ must visit “ spots. Debbie is incredibly knowledgeable Barbadian history and culture, and answered any questions we had on tour. Debbie makes you feel comfortable and is relatable. My one feedback is that Debbie be more communicative about what is accommodated for on the tour versus which sites have an extra fee. For example, we were under the impression that the Rum Tour was accommodated, as It was listed on the list she provided of sites to choose from. That being said we ended paying extra, on top of the $125 initial price. Otherwise , the tour was absolutely amazing.
      Written August 16, 2024
    • pgselfie
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      Fantastic tour of the whole island of Barbados
      What a thorough and outstanding tour covering every province of Barbados! Since we had a larger family (with three kids - 18, 14, and 5) we split into two cars. What a great decision and Debra was an absolute encyclopedia of knowledge! Took us to a variety of different locations ranging from Gun Hill to Animal Flower Cave and also found a great place for lunch. Also very warm and welcoming tour guide. Spent almost six hours with her and time just flew. Now we can chill for the rest of our holiday knowing we saw some of the best Barbados has to offer from an amazing guide. Well done Debra!
      Written August 8, 2024
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      good short interesting walking tour
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      Written August 6, 2024
    • Alissa C
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      Informative, entertaining, charming.
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      Wonderful walking tour with knowledgeable guide
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      History of Bridgetown Barbados
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      Excellent. Thoroughly knowagable and entertaining tour. Would recommend as first class. Very helpful having water given
      Written June 5, 2024
    • worktraveler247
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      Great, easy tour!
      Quick informative tour. Gives context to the general understanding of Barbados history and culture. Zachary was a knowledgeable tour guide and very pleasant!
      Written April 29, 2024
    • jojo2011-11
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      l learnt so much!
      Christen showed us the sights and history of Bridgetown. He is young but has so much information-it’s impressive! He was very engaging and entertaining. I’m really glad I did the tour as I learnt so much.
      Written April 27, 2024
    • manorom
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      Heritage, Independence, Pride and Industry.
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    • Alex2647
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    Sumiyyah Ahmed
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2021
    A must for visitors to Barbados. Our tour started promptly with all the necessary Covid checks and sanitation at 9:30. Our tour guide had a passion for her country and its rich history which was conveyed throughout. She was very knowledgeable and is always keeping up to date with new findings. Our tour operator was Deborah who is extremely friendly and made the experience very enjoyable. 10/10 for her effort.
    Written September 22, 2021
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    Happy to share our "home town" with you. Having lovely guests makes it even more enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to share with us your appreciation.
    Written November 22, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    sms44198
    Suffolk, UK2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023
    Guide was punctual and friendly.
    An interesting tour of the Garrison area and the museum - though the latter could have been done on your own without any impact or loss of the overall experience.
    Headsets worked well, and drink/ snacks were appreciated.
    The Gold Cup horse race was running that day, which added to the tour, as the vendors and locals were busy setting things up.
    Written March 5, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for choosing us to show you our historic Garrison area. Yes, the vibe would have been greater as a result of our major horse racing event. We appreciate you for sharing.
    Written March 6, 2023
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    PH
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Couples
    This tour is a great way to gain an insight into the Garrisons history.

    Deborah is very informative and fun which made the tour really enjoyable.

    We were provided with headphones to ensure we could hear all of the interesting detail whilst maintaining a safe distance, so felt very safe.

    We only wished we had done this tour earlier in our break.

    Thanks Deborah
    Written June 10, 2021
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    It was great having you on tour. The Walk of Shame was especially significant as we had someone with military blood on tour. We trust that you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island and your trip back home will be enjoyable. Thanks again for visiting. It was out pleasure.
    Written June 15, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Rick W
    Delray Beach, FL1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Solo
    I had a very informative tour of the old English garrisons in Bridgetown. A smart young man told me a bit about the history of each building and also shared insights about the history of Barbados from the Barbadian perspective. Also learned about George Washington house and headed there after this tour - and I'm glad I did.
    Written June 19, 2023
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    We are happy to have you on our Garrison tour. Yes, we agree with you that it has a lot to offer. Thank you for sharing your experience and we are also happy to learn that you continued the experience by visiting George Washington House after your Garrison and Museum tour with us. Enjoy your travels.
    Written July 17, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    chriscsi
    Toronto, Canada6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Zachary was our guide and told us lots of interesting details about this historic building. He set a good pace and was open to answering all of our (numerous) questions. Despite it being a cloudy and rainy day. We appreciated the personal touch.
    Written February 26, 2022
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    Thank you for touring with us, even thought it was rainy and overcast. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We aim to make each tour "personal"
    Written February 27, 2022
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    self0511
    tripadvisor75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Couples
    So glad I did this. Would have been easy to drive by and never understand the depth of history around this area. Fantastic old buildings, good information. Let’s hope some of the vacant ones are bright back to life
    Written March 21, 2022
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    Thank you so much for being our evangelist for a fully restored Garrison area. Zachary enjoyed engaging with you. Safe travels.
    Written March 23, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    CP5388
    Hampshire, England65 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really interesting walking tour led by Kristin. Full of good information about the Garrison area and the exhibits in the museum. Great goody bag too. Highly recommend this tour.
    Written February 29, 2024
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    210palmtree
    Canton, OH63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Couples
    The site and the tour were absolutely amazing!!!! Extraordinary interesting, very well guided, extraordinary nicely renovated!!!!!
    Our tour guide, Mr James Blades, was absolutely phenomenal!!! We travel a lot and I can say that he was without a doubt the best tour guide we ever had in many years of visiting many places around the world!!!
    Thank you!!!
    Written January 4, 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for this review. However, this tour was not one of the Chattel House Audio Tours Inc tour.
    Written February 6, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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