What to do in Bridgetown

Activities, attractions and tours

Bridgetown featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Bridgetown featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Bridgetown showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
Bridgetown featuring a coastal town, boating and a bay or harbour
Bridgetown which includes a city and street scenes

Bridgetown Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Bridgetown is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Bridgetown to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Bridgetown Attractions

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Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Bridgetown attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 512 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $49 per adult*
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Private & custom tours

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Cole's Cave Hike

Cole's Cave Hike

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $150 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Luxury Evening Voyage - All-Inclusive Coastal Cruise By Oceanluxx

Luxury Evening Voyage - All-Inclusive Coastal Cruise By Oceanluxx

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $144 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Flying Dress Photoshoot in Barbados

Flying Dress Photoshoot in Barbados

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $819 per adult
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Barbados: Island Tour with Animal Flower Cave and Lunch

Barbados: Island Tour with Animal Flower Cave and Lunch

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 122 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $150 per adult
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Recommended things to do in Bridgetown

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Shuttle to Carlisle Bay inclusive of beach chair: CA $21
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What to do in Bridgetown

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Harbour Lights Carlisle Bay Beach - tropical beach on the Caribbean island of Barbados. It is a paradise destination with a white sand beach and turquoiuse sea.

Carlisle Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Carlisle Bay during your travels in Bridgetown. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Carlisle Bay
Brighton Beach which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes

Brighton Beach

One of the best-known beaches for short-term visitors, a popular spot for locals, and a must visit for rum drinkers.

Brighton Beach
Paradise Beach featuring a sandy beach and landscape views

Paradise Beach

One of the most popular starting off points for serious divers. Several wrecks offer beginning to advanced depth exploration.

Paradise Beach
Panorama of a beautiful sunny day at Bayshore / Pebbles Beach (Carlisle Bay) near Bridgetown Barbados

Pebbles Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pebbles Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Bridgetown. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Pebbles Beach
Famous red clock tower on the main guardhouse at the Garrison Savannah. UNESCO garrison historic area Bridgetown, Barbados; Shutterstock ID 259021064; Purchase Order: -

Garrison Savannah

Catch an event at Garrison Savannah, and enjoy other activities in Bridgetown such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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St. Michael's Cathedral

Find out about the history of Weymouth with a stop at St. Michael's Cathedral. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

St. Michael's Cathedral
George Washington House featuring heritage architecture and a house

George Washington House

Visit the same house and surroundings where the first U.S. president stayed over 250 years ago on his visit to Barbados.

George Washington House

U.S. Embassy

U.S. Embassy is just one of the places to see in Wildey, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

U.S. Embassy

Brownes Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Brownes Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Bridgetown. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Brownes Beach

Explore areas of Bridgetown

George Washington House showing a house and heritage elements

Garrison Historic Area

A noteworthy feature of Garrison Historic Area is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Garrison Savannah and Carlisle Bay.

Garrison Historic Area
Wave on sandy beach. Bridgetown, Barbados

Brighton

When in Brighton, you can plan a visit to Brighton Beach and Paradise Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Brighton
Bathsheba beach, one of the main destinations for tourists in the caribbean island of barbados

Highgate

When in Highgate, you can plan a visit to Barbados Museum & Historical Society and Carlisle Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highgate
Aussicht auf die Ostküste der Insel Barbados mit Blick auf Bathsheba Beach, ein Panorama.

Belleville

When in Belleville, you can plan a visit to Carlisle Bay and Barbados Parliament Buildings, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Belleville
Traffic street and colorful buildings in city centre of Bridgetown, Barbados.

Downtown Bridgetown

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bridgetown, Carlisle Bay and Lord Nelson Statue are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bridgetown
Aerial landscape view of Bay Area of Carlisle Bay at Bridgetown, Capital of Barbados with Brownes Beach in front and central City of Bridgetown,

Pine Gardens

While Pine Gardens might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carlisle Bay and Barbados Parliament Buildings.

Pine Gardens

 

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Day trip destinations from Bridgetown

Panorama of an idyllic and beautiful beach in Barbados (Caribbean island): Nobody, white sand, turquoise water, waves and white clouds

Worthing

Barbados clock tower

Hastings

Miami Beach which includes a beach and landscape views

Oistins

Maxwell beach Barbados, turquoise sea, white sand and palm trees

Maxwell

Dover Beach featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

St. Lawrence Gap

Rockley Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Rockley

Boats and palm trees behind Oistins Fish Market in Barbados

Graeme Hall

Sailing into the sunset

Lazaretto

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgetown worth visiting?
Famous for its coastal beaches and markets, discovering fun things to do in Bridgetown is simple. Be sure to add Brownes Beach to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Bridgetown?
When you've checked off leading attractions like Brownes Beach and Brighton Beach, spend some time exploring Bridgetown's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Bridgetown?
Don't go home without exploring Brownes Beach, rated the top tourist attraction in Bridgetown.
Is three days enough to stay in Bridgetown?
Three days will be plenty of time to tick off popular city sights, including Brownes Beach, Brighton Beach and Paradise Beach. The average stay in Bridgetown is four days. If you feel the urge to extend your getaway, Christ Church isn't far away.
Is Bridgetown a walkable city?
Some leading sights in Bridgetown, including Brownes Beach and Brighton Beach, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Just 3 kilometres from the city centre of Bridgetown is Garrison Historic Area and Brittons Hill is 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Bridgetown with kids?
Whether you're travelling with hard-to-please teens or tiny adventurers, a schedule filled with fun activities sets the tone for a great escape. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Bridgetown with kids.

What to do in Bridgetown for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Bridgetown, with activities for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Mount Gay Rum or Barbados Parliament Buildings.
Are there free things to do in Bridgetown?
One of the easiest ways to discover free things to do in Bridgetown is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without getting your cash out. Brownes Beach is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.

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