Antigua Round Island Tour
4.5
Antigua Round Island Tour
By National Tours and Services
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Entry/Admission - Shirley Heights
- Entry/Admission - Nelson's Dockyard
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up from ALL hotels. Guests are met at the Lobby of their hotel. The duration of the tour is 3 and a half hours; however guest have the option of requesting shorter tour.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2654ISLAND- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2654ISLAND
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- Tourist074447547390 contributionsA great, relaxing & personalized tourThis was such a great, relaxing and personalized tour. Michael picked us up right from our hotel lobby and the tour immediately began. We learned so much about the island, it's culture and saw quite a bit of the main sites. The tour was just the right length, we saw much for the car, and when there was time to see more, we got out and dived deeper into this islands heritage. Thank you Michael for a great half day tour, thank you for sharing your knowledge, for the drinks, the mango and pineapple and your time during this tour. I appreciated doing this early in our trip as I learned more about the island what else to do while we were there. Thank you.Written 27 May 2024
- BIZAS0 contributionsUNRELIABLE .AVOID THEMUnerliable , arrogant , unfriendly. We requested an itinerary to vosit specific points of interest. Everyone understands that this itineray nedds 6-7 hours . The lady called Darilyn arranged coach for 4 hours and insisted that was ok . When the driver came informed us the programmit cannot be done in so short time . We paid an extra 200 USD to keep the bus to see the places we had pai to see. The man at the airport instead of waiting us upon arrival , was speaking and joking with his coleaugues across the steet of the terminal building . WE found him! He even asked for a tip!Written 8 May 2024
- 974pattyk0 contributionsHighly recommend this trip to see Saint Johns and our driver was knowledgeable and an excellent host.We had a great time. Our driver was prompt and had a wealth of knowledge about the island. He pointed out many interesting sites as we drove to and around Saint Johns. We told him we were interested in some local food and he took us to what he called the best local restaurant called Global Garden. When we got back to the hotel a number of the locals said they ate there a day or two before. Would highly recommend the trip.Written 4 May 2024
- shellya6710 contributionsNot enough time to really enjoy...Vernon was our guide and driver for the day. He was quiet, yet informative when we asked him questions. He drove us to all the designated spots listed on the tour, telling us a little about the island as we drove around. He was helpful and courteous. This tour is great for those who want a quick look at things, but needs to be longer if you want to really experience anything. No time or place to eat even a quick bite anywhere along the way. The Nelson Dock tour guide was very hard to hear and understand, making that stop picturesque but not informative.Written 30 April 2024
- grahama6060 contributionsMixed experience.A mixed experience. From the airport: Our flight was late arriving so we were late for our pre-arranged taxi. However on arrival at their desk National put us straight into a taxi to our hotel. Great service. To the airport. Totally different experience. Pick up was supposed to be at 4.15pm. We had phoned them as instructed to confirm timing the day before and on the day itself. 4.15 came and went but no taxi. Another of their taxis arrived for another pick-up who rang the driver and gave us a new time of 4.30. This came and went. No taxi. The hotel phoned them and were told.he would be with us "shortly". Whatever that meant. Another taxi driver arrived from another company and told us national were close to letting us down. 4 45 still no taxi. Are we going to catch our plane?? Finally 4.50 he turned up. Their excuse was that they did not have enough drivers when they were busy.Written 15 March 2024
- louisetD7795LX0 contributionsDon't do itAwful experience I would not recommend..the snorkel is dreadful, fish only appear when the snorkel guide is polluting the water with yesterdays left over lunch! Don't waste your moneyWritten 1 March 2024
- JimmyBuffettfan_90 contributionsMisleading Description and Not Worth the Money!This review may seem a bit harsh but the important thing is it's completely accurate. About the only thing truthful about the description of this tour is the length...3.5 hours. The description says you visit three sites...Betty's Hope, Devil's Bridge and Shirley Heights.....we visited only one of these, Devil's Bridge. This was a huge disappointment as we really wanted to see Shirley Heights! Of the 3.5 hours, approximately 3 hours of this was spent riding in the vehicle....I understand that it may take some time to get to places but this is not my idea of a worthwhile experience. Michael was a friendly tour guide and he did pick us up at our hotel on time. During our lengthy ride he tells you things about the flora and fauna that you will see and about the island's history and culture....some of this was interesting and some not so much. During our drive our tour guide did offer us something to drink which we declined and some fresh pineapple which we did enjoy but eating it from a plastic container while riding in the vehicle seemed a little weak to me. Why not establish some kind of relationship with one of the many fruit stands you see along the way....stop there for a few minutes for a fruit snack and maybe even some rum punch and have some interaction with the local people. That would be a lot more memorable experience. My other suggestions for improvement would be to rewrite the tour description to ensure its accuracy and to be honest you should refund me for one adult fare because what we received for almost $200 was extremely disappointing! We were the only people on this tour so I felt somewhat obligated to tip Michael but it wasn't justified.Written 25 February 2024
- davehK5969WR0 contributionsVery informative tour around AntiguaMy wife and I were on the Round Island Tour on January 22 with Michael as our driver and guide. We saw all the sites scheduled (Devil's Bridge, Shirley Heights and English Harbour) plus a lot more! As we took the South West drive back to St. John's we went through a number of small towns and beach areas, Michael gave us a history of each area and stopped several times to show us interesting plants and buildings. Michael has an extensive knowledge and a clear pride about his country. Very worthwhile tour - thanks! Dave and KarenWritten 26 January 2024
- Diane P0 contributionsPersonalized serviceBenjamin was a joy to tour with. You could tell he was passionate about showing off his home island. He tailored our tour to our interests and showed us highlights as well as hidden gems all over the island. A very comprehensive tour. He had plenty of snacks and drinks for us and even helped us find a rare Wadadli beer. Benjamin helped us understand and appreciate Antigua much better. We got more than our money’s worth. Highly recommend.Written 1 January 2024
- courtlove890 contributionsnot the bestI have to say that I have been snorkeling before and this visit to cades reef was not what I was expected. The staff was incredibly rude, telling my husband they were going to "Kick his ass" due to a flipper change. I'm sorry but that is YOUR JOB. This is highly inappropriate and unacceptable. There were no instructions as to someone who would have been a first-time snorkeler. The water was quite rugged, even for someone whose and avid swimmer. Please be aware if you are bringing someone who cannot swim well or is new to snorkeling, there are high coral reef, and you are left to the trenches. I would not recommend this to a lot of people unless you are highly adventurous and can hold our own.Written 21 December 2023
- Happiness383601778710 contributionsHighly recommendMy mum and I did this tour with Cyril, our tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it. He assisted my mum who had mobility issues. He provided information about Antigua and we had a lively conversation. He was courteous, kind and assisted us in the purchase of an Antigua gold pineapple on entry to the rainforest. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide. Thanks Cyril!Written 19 June 2023
- robbieg5280 contributionsGreat way to see the islandThe entire trip was wonderful and our guide, Big John, made it particularly interesting. It is a great way to see a lot of the island including the local flavor of different areas. Perhaps not ideal for younger kids since it can be bumpy at times.Written 22 December 2022
- Jakerhysem0 contributionsA must do tripAn amazing day out from the start. Pick up was very good and helpful driver was amazing. Anyone thinking of this trip its a must with kids the stingrays was the highlight of the day. Lunch was awesome up on the hill food was amazing. Homemade rum punch is a mustWritten 28 August 2022
- O9009QTcatherinea0 contributionsVery Professional and reliableVery good ride.. all the drivers were professional and car was clean. They were mini tour guide so they explained everything about the island.Written 29 May 2022
- Laura S0 contributionsBeautiful Island, great tour and views!Our driver, Renault Riley, was awesome! Even though it was a drizzly day on Island, he made the best of it. I highly recommend it...ask for Renault!!!Written 5 May 2022
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Roger L
Wakefield, UK29 contributions
The positives are what we saw and what was in offer and there was no time wasted as Lionel was very aware of the time scale and we did finish on the 3.5 hours exactly. We basically circled the island!
My criticism is there was too much driving and not enough visiting time .. IE, 10 minutes at Betty’s Sugar Plantation and 20 minutes at the English Harbour, Nelsons Dockyard which is a UNESCO Heritage site and magnificent.
My preference would have been to skip Long bay beach which was nothing remarkable and allocate the 30minutes to the English Harbour.
1) To me there should be a choice between 3.5 hours beach and bay tour which circles the island with a stop off or…
2) Make a bee line for Betty’s Sugar plantation 30minutes
and the English harbour/ Nelsons Dockyard/ Marina/ Cafe/ Shopping 1.5 hours/ Two hours which can easily be justified and returned to st Johns
My criticism is there was too much driving and not enough visiting time .. IE, 10 minutes at Betty’s Sugar Plantation and 20 minutes at the English Harbour, Nelsons Dockyard which is a UNESCO Heritage site and magnificent.
My preference would have been to skip Long bay beach which was nothing remarkable and allocate the 30minutes to the English Harbour.
1) To me there should be a choice between 3.5 hours beach and bay tour which circles the island with a stop off or…
2) Make a bee line for Betty’s Sugar plantation 30minutes
and the English harbour/ Nelsons Dockyard/ Marina/ Cafe/ Shopping 1.5 hours/ Two hours which can easily be justified and returned to st Johns
Written 13 February 2024
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Thank you so much for your detailed feedback!
We understand the importance of striking the right balance between driving and visiting time to ensure a fulfilling experience for our guests. Rest assured, we'll take your suggestions into consideration as we strive to enhance our tour options.
Your input is invaluable to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future!
Written 14 February 2024
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Petr
13 contributions
It seems I was lucky to hit one of those days when it rained, and rained, and rained. So I didn't get to experience much on the outside during the tour, but instead we drove through almost the entire island, I think, and as we were passing by and through places, my tour guide, Vernon, told me many stories about the island and its people and culture. I enjoyed the time.
Written 17 August 2023
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Thank you for your review.
Written 18 August 2023
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Karol H
Mooresville, NC9 contributions
Apr 2023
Our Island Tour, with Lionel was wonderful. We stayed @Sandal's Resort but didn't book through them. We opted to book w/TripAdvisor and it was very good. Lionel took us on a private SUV tour. We stopped at Devil's Bridge, Nelson's Dock, English Harbor, Shirley Heights, plus another battery location (I forget the name) but it was a place called the "black house". An English guard post location during the 18th century, plus we went through town and around the Islands, and the jungle area. A beautiful and gorgeous day.
Written 1 May 2023
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Thank you for your review, we're glad to hear you had a good tour.
Written 26 June 2023
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deb b
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Our driver Michael was very polite and informative about the Island. He took time to share many interesting facts and we were appreciative of that. We stopped at Nelsons dockyard for a very brief moment- I say that because we were whisked thru so fast it felt like a total waste of time, Beautiful spot but had no time to appreciate or learn much of anything . I would have appreciated more time to see historical spots
Written 24 January 2024
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Thank you for your review.
Written 25 January 2024
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Melanie
Columbia, MS2 contributions
This incredible tour was one of the best parts of our visit to Antigua. The tour guide is so knowledgeable and has such a palpable love for his home. The tour was private and we had plenty of time to ask questions and explore all of the stops fully. I highly recommend booking this tour for a land tour before you leave the island!
Written 6 July 2024
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Beric W
3 contributions
Benjamin collected us from our hotel on time and the car was fully air conditioned and cool. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the island, the people and the places we visited. Informative, friendly and helpful. Thank you very much.
Written 13 January 2024
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LEANA
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Our tour guide was on time to pick us up from the hotel and the car ride was comfortable. We visited most of the historical sites and our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had such an amazing time! Grateful for the experience to get off the resort and witness the beauty and history of the island. We were able to capture some amazing memories along the way.
Written 4 February 2024
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Elaine R
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Thus tour was so informative and interesting. Michael was so knowledgable pointing out landmarks along the way so great to learn the history of this beautiful island too. Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights were not to be missed. Michael made our tour so enjoyable !
Definitely recommend!
Definitely recommend!
Written 16 March 2024
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Thank you for your review. Michael is one of our top guide and we're delighted to hear you had a great tour.
Written 11 April 2024
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JULIE T
2 contributions
Cyril was kind enough to take us to places not scheduled within the tour and pointed out favorite restaurants and beaches to visit. Also kind enough to take photos of myself and my sister at all the sites. Thanks so much!! Overall best guide and very kind hearted.
Written 2 August 2024
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Thank you for booking our tour.
Cyril is one of our best drivers and guide with an aim to please. We are glad that you and your sister had an awesome time on our beautiful island. Looking forward to having you again.
Written 7 August 2024
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Gary G
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
Absolutely amazing trip with Syril. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative. The Round Island Tour was a great way to spend a morning seeing Devil's Bridge, Nelson's Dockyard, and the view from Shirley Heights which was spectacular. Highly recommend.
Written 23 January 2024
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Hi, was interested in taking this tour today. I am at nonsuch bay resort . Can you advise if you have availability today.
Written 26 August 2019
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