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Basseterre, St. Kitts

The Basics

As the cultural and commercial center of the Federation, Basseterre has interesting heritage sites and monuments alongside craft markets, breweries, and pubs. Explore both sides of the capital—the Circus, which is geared towards tourists, and Independence Square, which contains the city’s important historic buildings such as St. George's Anglican Church, the National Museum, and Fort Thomas. From Basseterre, take a luxury catamaran cruise at sunset. As the sun sets below the horizon, head back to shore, relaxed and ready to enjoy the rest of your island evening on St Kitts.

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Basseterre Food and Walking Tour
Basseterre Food and Walking Tour
star-4.5
$76.93 per adult
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A once in a lifetime experience Glen was outstanding and every stop was joy. Attention to every detail professional and personable will definitely book again.
Steven_M, Feb 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in St Kitts

star-5
Good tour from Elvis
Stephen_C, Mar 2023
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
Elvis was great. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible and generous with the schedule. There were just four of us on the tour.
star-5
Excellent and recommended
Eddie_F, Mar 2023
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
Excellent tour! Guide is local and very knowledgeable. The tour was very flexible to meet our needs. Highly recommended
star-5
Best experience
Patricia_S, Feb 2023
Basseterre Food and Walking Tour
Glen was the best tour guide. Knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend Glen for anyone going to St. Kitts in the future.
star-5
Excellent food tour and guide!
Gary_P, Jan 2023
Basseterre Food and Walking Tour
Very much enjoyed the tour around the town visiting several interesting and scrumptious locales tasting various local foods. Quite a treat, highly recommend.
star-5
Excellent choice for time in port
kl313, Feb 2023
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
We booked this tour while we were in port for the day. Randy was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. Nice way to see some sights and have some time at the beach. Excellent alternative to the large group tours.
star-5
Great Day in St. Kitts because of Randy
jergib, Feb 2023
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
We had a great day with Randy. He provided a great historical perspective that helped us understand all that had happened to make St. Kitts what it is today. The flexibility a private tour provides is also a must.
star-5
Interesting and filling.
Keith_K, Oct 2022
Basseterre Food and Walking Tour
Very good tour. Interesting and filling. The food was great and Glenn was informative and great to talk to. Really enjoyed the walk through downtown and learning about the history of St Kitts. The food was wonderful.
star-5
An enjoyable day
Diana_R, Feb 2023
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
Elvis was one of the most liked tour guides we have ever had! He was knowledgeable, friendly, easy to understand and a great driver. We thoroughly enjoyed our day thanks to him.
star-5
Loved our Tour Guide Randy!
Yvonne_S, Nov 2022
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
We really enjoyed our half day tour with Randy (Africa) our tour guide. We were pleasantly surprised that it ended up just being myself and my husband on the tour. Randy was very knowledgeable and answered our questions as best he could. He was always right on time and just a very kind man. We really enjoyed the day!
star-4
Island history and delicious food
christal_v, May 2022
Basseterre Food and Walking Tour
This tour took us by foot through the busting Basseterre, along the waterfront. We had a lovely time at Palm Court for breakfast with a great view of the bay. We learned so much about the island’s history. Glen was an excellent guide.
star-5
Good time in St Kitts
Catherine_M, Mar 2023
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
Peter was our private driver. Very professional and polite. While we drove through the city he identified a number of important site and explained their history. We drove to the west of St Kitts to visit Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor - a very interesting site with many aspect ( gardens, historical house and the batik technique and products). Then we drove further to the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park (very impressive citadel and a must to visit). Then we drove back to Basseterre to spend few hours on the beach at Frigate Bay and back to the ship. We truly enjoyed our ride and all the scenery of the island- thanks to Peter.
star-5
Wonderful tour; made the most of our time on St Kitts
Miwa_H, Jan 2023
Private Basseterre Half Day Tour
We chose to book this tour on our own instead of selecting from group shore excursions offered by our cruise line. We're so glad we did. The cost for 2 would have turned out to be about the same, and this truly allowed us to take our time to explore the highlights of St Kitts, unhurried and semi-customized for our taste, and we learned a lot about the island from our guide. Our driver/guide met up with us on the shore punctually, exactly as indicated on the voucher. The suggested itinerary included a ride around Basseterre, scenic drive up the south coast to the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Romney Manor, then a visit to a beach club on Frigate Bay. He let us really take our time to thoroughly explore the Fortress. He covered points of historical significance and made quick stops for us to snap scenic photos and/or to come up-close-and personal with the flora & fauna of the island. We had to get back to the ship by a certain time, otherwise he'd have let us stay on the beach a little longer to relax. Our shore time on St Kitts wasn't long, but this tour turned out to be one of the highlights of our south Caribbean cruise. I'd highly recommend it.
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Basseterre is an ideal spot for history lovers and those who like to experience local culture.
  • Wear comfortable shoes since the best way to get around is on foot.
  • Remember sun protection and insect repellent.
  • Basseterre is easily accessible for wheelchair users, however, it is recommended to check in advance if locations have proper facilities.
  • Bring extra cash (local currency and U.S. dollars are accepted), since credit cards are not universally accepted.
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How to Get There

Basseterre is the capital of St. Kitts, and can be reached by various means of transport. You can reach the city by plane, or by ferry from neighboring Nevis Island. Large cruise ships stop at the Basseterre port. From there, walk or take a bus to the city center.

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When to Get There

Basseterre has a consistent climate year-round, with pleasant temperatures and regular drizzles that keep vegetation lush and green. Beat the crowds by visiting in the spring and fall shoulder seasons. Festival lovers will want to come during June for the St. Kitts Music Festival or July for the Nevis Culturama, a vibrant festival highlighting the island’s culture and folklore. During hurricane season, June to November, there may be limited ships and ferries.

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St. George's Anglican Church

The focal point of Basseterre, St. George's Anglican Church is the island’s largest church and a symbol of the island’s turbulent history. The original structure, built by the French in 1670, was burned down by the invading British colonists in 1706 who designed the church to look like a fortress, with a battlement-shaped tower, heavy volcanic rock walls, and a dark slate roof. Since then it’s suffered hurricanes, earthquakes, and more fires.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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