Duration
4:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Soak up some of the most enchanting sights, heritage and rum that Barbados has to offer.
Hop on the plantation’s railway for a charming tour of the lush landscape. Get close to nature as your steam train weaves through the fields and mahogany woods and pause at Cherry Tree Hill for spectacular views of the island’s east coast.
Step inside the beautifully restored 17th century Great House at the St Nicholas Abbey Plantation – one of the finest historic sites on Barbados. Follow your guide on a fascinating tour of this grand old home, which is one of only three Jacobean style mansions remaining in the Western Hemisphere. Then, discover the rum-making process and try a few types of the world-famous St Nicholas Abbey varieties.
Round off your experience with a scenic coach drive down to the rugged coast and stop for photos at Morgan Lewis Mill – the only fully functional windmill left on Barbados.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour including refreshments
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By bus, train and on foot
Why Book: For a train ride that’s quirky and beautiful in equal measure.
Itinerary*
Local guide
Panoramic train ride
Scenic drive
Rum tasting
Photo opportunities
What's included*
> St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway > Great House (rum tasting) > Cherry Tree Hill > Morgan Lewis Windmill (photo stop)
Essential information
The train journey lasts approximately 30 minutes.