

St. Nicholas Abbey
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Built in 1660, the beautifully restored St. Nicholas Abbey, with its distinctive Dutch gables and red roof, is one of only three authentic Jacobean buildings in the western hemisphere. On this old sugarcane estate, you’ll find a working rum distillery and a museum depicting 18th-century plantation life on the island.
Highway 2A, Cherry Tree Hill, BB26007
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Full-Day Tour of Bridgetown Highlights Including Harrison's Cave, Bathsheba Beach and More
Explore the highlights of Barbados during this full-day tour with a local guide. Stop to see the bearded fig trees that gave the island its original name in Portuguese, then visit Harrison's Cave, the spectacular Bathsheba Beach, Cherry Tree Hill and St Nicholas Abbey. Enjoy a lunch of local cuisine and see the island's Green Monkey in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Round-trip transportation from area hotels is included.
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US$153.00
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Barbados Island Tour with Lunch: Harrison's Cave & St. Nicholas Abbey
Visit at least three top Barbados attractions on this full-day tour. Hop aboard for a thrilling tram ride through Harrison's Cave, then tour St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th-century Plantation House that is now a popular rum distillery. After lunch at a local restaurant, admire local wildlife including Green Monkeys at the Barbados Wild Life Reserve.
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US$140.00
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Shore Excursion: Hunte's Gardens and St Nicholas Abbey Plantation and Rum tour
Combine visits to some of Barbados' most popular highlights during this half-day shore excursion from Bridgetown. Visit Bathsheba, Cherry Tree Hil, St. Nicholas Abbey, the Morgan Lewis Windmill, and Anthony Hunte's Gardens. Port pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience.
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US$88.00
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

St.Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway
This is an authentic heritage steam experience for those passengers who want the thrill of a Victorian era travel experience within the tropical setting of this heritage plantation c.1658.
The tour can include optionally a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Rum Distillery which needs to be booked additional to the railway experience.
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Barbados Past & Present
Barbados Past & Present is a beautiful melody or the past and present.
Our first stop is St Nicholas Abbey, this Plantation House.
After a wonderful visit to St. Nicholas Abbey it will be time to taste the flavor of Barbados with local cuisine served up at our seaside lunch stop. After lunch we will visit tthe seaside town of Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf.
Andromeda Botanic Gardens was created by Iris Bannochie in (1914-1988) awarded the prestigious Veitch Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society, England. The garden Iris’ private retreat for 22 years and was opened to the public in 1976.
Our last but certainly not least enjoyable stop for the day will be Harrisons Cave. At the cave you will board electric trams and travel through the winding tunnels viewing majestic caverns and the stalactites and stalagmites which have been growing in them for many centuries. A
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US$155.00
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Great House and Rum Distillery Tour
The Great House and Distillery tour captures an authentic insight into life on a 17th century plantation showcasing artifacts from Amerindian settlement through to colonial times. The movie c. 1935 is a rare and unique glimpse of this life and also of Barbados at the turn of the 20th century.
The attraction is intended to allow visitors to tour at their own pace or have a guided tour while also allowing opportunities to have quiet spaces for reflection and for relaxing within the gardens and landscaped grounds.
The cafe offers refreshments and light fare for the visitors taking the tour within the setting of a lush tropical gully.
Our artisan distillery showcases our manufacturing in a manner that allows the visitor to be immersed in the processes of making rum for "the sugar cane field to the bottle", viewing the crushing of cane within the antique steam mill allowing them to take away a more meaningful experience of their visit.
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Shore Excursion: Full Day Tour of Bridgetown
Explore the highlights of Barbados during this full-day tour with a local guide. Stop to see the bearded fig trees that gave the island its original name in Portuguese, then visit Harrison's Cave, the spectacular Bathsheba Beach, Cherry Tree Hill and St Nicholas Abbey. Enjoy a lunch of local cuisine and see the island's Green Monkey in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Round-trip transportation from area hotels is included.
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US$155.00
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US$155.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Shore Excursion: Cave, Garden and Plantation Tour
During your time in Barbados' port, explore the island's highlights on this excursion that includes stops at St. Nicholas Abbey, Bathsheba, Harrison's Cave, Hunte's Gardens, and others. Lunch and round-trip port transportation included.
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US$157.00
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US$157.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Barbados Sightseeing Tour: Hunte's Garden and St Nicolas Abbey
Barbados is famous for its tropical scenery, beautiful beaches, and colonial heritage, and this half-day tour checks off all three. Marvel at exotic greenery in Hunte's Garden, stroll along the golden sands of Bathsheba beach, and visit historic landmarks such as the Morgan Lewis Windmill and St. Nicholas Abbey. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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US$88.00
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US$88.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Private Full-Day Barbados Excursion
Enjoy personalized attention and a customized itinerary during this 6- to 7-hour private sightseeing tour of the island. Let your dedicated guide know what your interests are, and they'll plan a day just for you and your private party of up to 12 people.
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US$350.00
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US$350.00
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Barbados Harrison's Cave and St Nicolas Abbey Tour
Explore one Barbados’ most impressive natural wonders and tour a historic plantation on this half-day tour. First, visit Harrison’s Cave and marvel at the unique limestone cavern with its incredible speleothems, flow stones, and pools. Next, take a tour of St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th-century plantation house that is now home to a popular rum distillery and sample some St. Nicholas Abbey rum.
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US$90.00
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Afternoon at St. Nicholas Abbey in Barbados
Travel back in time to the 17th-Century with a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey on this half-day, guided tour that includes a stop at North Point. A plantation house built around 1658, this residence is now where award-winning rum is made. Sip on samples and tour the grounds before heading to North Point for aerial views of the Atlantic.
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US$78.00
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US$78.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Barbados Top Attractions Island Tour with Lunch
Take in the highlights of Barbados on this full-day tour. Hop aboard for a thrilling tram ride through Harrison's Cave, stroll around the magnificent Flower Forest garden, and visit Bathsheba Beach. After lunch at a local restaurant, admire the views from Cherry Tree Hill, see the Morgan Lewis Windmill, and tour St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th-century Plantation House that is now a popular rum distillery.
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US$140.00
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Private Guided Barbados Island Tour
ITS the ONLY totally PRIVATE TOUR in Barbados and Exclusively Barbadian, by an A 100% 16 generation Barbadian Man of many years experience in Boat and Island Tours of Barbados.
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US$110.00
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Treasures of Barbados Cave and Plantation Sightseeing Tour
Ride an electric tram past the limestone formations inside Harrison's Cave during this half-day sightseeing tour of Barbados with a guide. Explore natural and cultural treasures, with stops at Bathsheba, Cherry Tree Hill, and the St. Nicholas Abbey. Round-trip transport from Barbados hotels and the cruise port is included.
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US$108.00
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US$108.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Highlights of Barbados Sightseeing Tour
Explore the top attractions and historical sites of Barbados on this half-day guided sightseeing tour. The itinerary includes historic Bridgetown and its garrison (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Holetown, St. James Anglican Church, plus a drive along what is known as the “Platinum Coast,” which boasts million-dollar homes. Also, visit the St. Nicholas Abbey Plantation and its rum distillery. The tour concludes with lunch at Sunbury Plantation, which features the largest collection of vintage horse carriages on the island.
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US$150.00
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US$150.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Taste of Barbados Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Spend a day exploring the delights of Barbados on a sightseeing tour that includes a lunch of local cuisine. Tour the horticultural masterpiece of Hunte's Gardens with your guide, then make photo stops in Bathsheba and Cherry Tree Hill. Visit the sugar plantation of St. Nicholas Abbey and be amused by green monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve.
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US$132.00
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US$132.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Barbados Flora & Fauna
Our first stop is St Nicholas Abbey, this Plantation House is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists anywhere in the "New World".
After a wonderful visit to St. Nicholas Abbey it will be time to taste the flavor of Barbados with local cuisine served up at our seaside lunch stop. After lunch we will visit tthe seaside town of Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf.
Andromeda Botanic Gardens was created by Iris Bannochie in (1914-1988) Mrs Bannochie was the foremost horticulturalist in Barbados; winner of three Gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show; and she was awarded the prestigious Veitch Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society, England.
Our last but certainly not least enjoyable stop for the day will be Huntes Gardens owned and run by Mr. Anthony Hunte; this garden in a sink hole that has been transformed into one of the most beautiful spots on the island.
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US$130.00
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US$130.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Barbados Sightseeing Tour: Harrison's Cave, Gardens and St Nicholas Abbey
Spend your time on Barbados exploring Harrison's Cave, Hunte's Gardens or the Flower Forest, Cherry Tree Hill, and St. Nicholas Abbey. This day tour includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, a lunch of traditional local cuisine, and all entrance fees.
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US$157.00
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US$157.00
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Barbados Amazing Full Day Private Rural Excursion
Ride in comfort while exploring rural Barbados with a courteous, honest, friendly and well informed driver/guide. On this Barbados Amazing Full Day Rural Tour, travelers will have the opportunity to explore Barbados' natural wonder and beautiful scenery. Travelers will be able to experience the underground tram ride at Harrison's Cave, visit Codrington College which is the oldest theological college in the western hemisphere, established in 1745 and more. Travelers will also be able to take photos and purchase souvenirs from the various stops mentioned previously. Enjoy locally made beverages such as rum punch, beers and rum of their choice, at a rum shop stop while mingling with the locals. They will also enjoy an appetizing local lunch along this rural tour of Barbados.
Pickup times will be between 9:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m daily as it relates to this 6-7 hours Barbados Amazing Full Day Rural Tour.
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US$313.85
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Island Tours
You will have a blast of a time. Travelers will have the opportunity to plan their personal itinerary with the assistance of a courteous, honest, friendly and well-informed driver/guide if needed and he will ensure that their interest is realize on the day while driving in comfort on this full-day private tour in beautiful Barbados.
Below is a list of places of interest/highlights which you can choose from.
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US$125.00
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St Nicholas Abbey Tour in Barbados
Discover Barbados’ rich history on a 3-hour tour of St. Nicholas Abbey, and get a glimpse of the island’s colonial past on a 17th-century sugar plantation. See Caribbean heirlooms and antiques in the elegant Jacobean mansion and sip a glass of classic Barbadian rum punch. Stroll the lush grounds from the Great House to the cane fields, visit an old mill and distillery then dine at an onsite café with views towards the estate’s verdant gullies and forests.
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Should I book St. Nicholas Abbey tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since St. Nicholas Abbey can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 22 St. Nicholas Abbey tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit St. Nicholas Abbey 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to St. Nicholas Abbey costs USD 25.07. Guided St. Nicholas Abbey tours start around USD 25.07 per person. See all 22 St. Nicholas Abbey tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience St. Nicholas Abbey?
The best ways to experience St. Nicholas Abbey are:
- Full-Day Tour of Bridgetown Highlights Including Harrison's Cave, Bathsheba Beach and More
- Barbados Island Tour with Lunch: Harrison's Cave & St. Nicholas Abbey
- Shore Excursion: Hunte's Gardens and St Nicholas Abbey Plantation and Rum tour
- St.Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway
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