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St. Mary's Historic Church
St. Mary Church
James Street Methodist
Historic Tomb
Barrel vaulted ceiling.

Explore Barbados' Rich History: Historic Church Tour

By Ruthann Discovery Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$33 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Embark on a captivating 2-hour journey through time as our expert tour guide leads you to some of Barbados' oldest surviving churches dating all the way back to the 16th century.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant stories of the St. Michael’s Cathedral, the island's first church, that witnessed the island's settlement and the dominance of religion for over two centuries. Discover the fascinating struggle for Methodism's establishment, where a Barbadian hero stood up against the British, defending her religious beliefs.

Delve into the legacy of the St. Mary Church, the site of the first parish church, and its surrounding areas that once thrived as Bridgetown's impressive hotel district.

Book your unforgettable historic church tour now and witness the island's heritage come to life.

Activity location

  • St. Michael's Cathedral
    • Spry St., east of National Heroes Sq.
    • Bridgetown, Caribbean, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Independence Square
    • Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Caribbean

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Historic Churches Tour of Bridgetown
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Option 1: This tour departs at 9am.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$32.80 x 2 AdultsS$65.60
Total
Price is S$65.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottle Water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

St. Michael's Cathedral
  • 30m
Your guide will then walk you to the Historic St Michael Cathedral. Originally completed in the mid-1600s.
The Nidhe Israel Synagogue & Museum
  • 10m
Learn about the rich Nidhe Jewish Synagogue, built-in 1654 and beautifully restored in the late 1980s after being abandoned for nearly 50 years.( Optional)
The James Street Methodist Church
  • 20m
Stroll unto to James Street Methodist Church with your guide and hear the riveting history of how one of Barbados' heroes kept the Methodist flame alive, persecuted on numerous occasion relentlessly, facing her persecutors bravely, giving Barbadian religious freedom. See her Grave Site.
St Mary's Church
  • 20m
St Mary’s Church which was constructed in 1825 and consecrated on July 27th, 1827, the second oldest piece of the consecrated ground. in Barbados

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt. Michael's Cathedral
    • Spry St., east of National Heroes Sq.
    • Bridgetown, Caribbean, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIndependence Square
    • Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Caribbean

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