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Walking Tour of The Historic Garrison and its Museum - A Military Story
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Walking Tour of The Historic Garrison and its Museum - A Military Story

By Chattel House Audio Tours Inc.
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Ages 6-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Personal audio device to hear the guide clearly
  • Headsets
  • Local guide
  • Snacks
  • Entry/Admission - Barbados Museum & Historical Society
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions


Start:
  • Barbados Museum & Historical Society, Dalkeith Road, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
    We will be at the entrance to the Museum waiting to welcome you.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42216P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Availability for tours cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of tour availability
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions, If canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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: 42216P2

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    • Chattel House Audio Tours Inc.
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    • L5652YJandreab
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      Great day with Deborah
      Fantastic day. Deborah catered for all of our requests and made us feel at ease. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is trying to see a lot in one day. Thanks Deborah for a wonderful day, and the laughs
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    • Hilary1054
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      Great walking tour with the lovely Zachary. A very informative tour which included many important buildings and Bridgetown landmarks. Zachary filled in all the gaps with relevant dates and information. Recommend this tour - excellent value.
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      Learnt some interesting facts about Bridgetown...
      Our guide arrived 40 minutes late, blaming the traffic, however he was very knowledgeable once there taking us to the historical sites in Bridgetown such as heroes square, the Jewish quarter, churches over a two hour period. Bottled water, snacks & audio headphones in a yellow bag were supplied.
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      Zachary was an excellent guide. Provided an excellent walking tour of Bridgetown. He provided even the most difficult parts of the history, with grace. Highly recommend.
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      informative way to see the historical sites of the capital. easy to book & great guide - thank you.
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    • Pioneer651013
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      Fun
      Our tour with Debbie was very fun and informative. Debbie picks you up from your hotel and gives you a tour of various parts/towns in Barbados, including historical monuments, murals, and local “ must visit “ spots. Debbie is incredibly knowledgeable Barbadian history and culture, and answered any questions we had on tour. Debbie makes you feel comfortable and is relatable. My one feedback is that Debbie be more communicative about what is accommodated for on the tour versus which sites have an extra fee. For example, we were under the impression that the Rum Tour was accommodated, as It was listed on the list she provided of sites to choose from. That being said we ended paying extra, on top of the $125 initial price. Otherwise , the tour was absolutely amazing.
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    Sumiyyah Ahmed
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021
    A must for visitors to Barbados. Our tour started promptly with all the necessary Covid checks and sanitation at 9:30. Our tour guide had a passion for her country and its rich history which was conveyed throughout. She was very knowledgeable and is always keeping up to date with new findings. Our tour operator was Deborah who is extremely friendly and made the experience very enjoyable. 10/10 for her effort.
    Written 22 September 2021
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    Happy to share our "home town" with you. Having lovely guests makes it even more enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to share with us your appreciation.
    Written 22 November 2021
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    sms44198
    Suffolk, UK2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023
    Guide was punctual and friendly.
    An interesting tour of the Garrison area and the museum - though the latter could have been done on your own without any impact or loss of the overall experience.
    Headsets worked well, and drink/ snacks were appreciated.
    The Gold Cup horse race was running that day, which added to the tour, as the vendors and locals were busy setting things up.
    Written 5 March 2023
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    Thank you for choosing us to show you our historic Garrison area. Yes, the vibe would have been greater as a result of our major horse racing event. We appreciate you for sharing.
    Written 6 March 2023
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    PH
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Couples
    This tour is a great way to gain an insight into the Garrisons history.

    Deborah is very informative and fun which made the tour really enjoyable.

    We were provided with headphones to ensure we could hear all of the interesting detail whilst maintaining a safe distance, so felt very safe.

    We only wished we had done this tour earlier in our break.

    Thanks Deborah
    Written 10 June 2021
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    It was great having you on tour. The Walk of Shame was especially significant as we had someone with military blood on tour. We trust that you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island and your trip back home will be enjoyable. Thanks again for visiting. It was out pleasure.
    Written 15 June 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Rick W
    Delray Beach, FL1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Solo
    I had a very informative tour of the old English garrisons in Bridgetown. A smart young man told me a bit about the history of each building and also shared insights about the history of Barbados from the Barbadian perspective. Also learned about George Washington house and headed there after this tour - and I'm glad I did.
    Written 19 June 2023
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    We are happy to have you on our Garrison tour. Yes, we agree with you that it has a lot to offer. Thank you for sharing your experience and we are also happy to learn that you continued the experience by visiting George Washington House after your Garrison and Museum tour with us. Enjoy your travels.
    Written 17 July 2023
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    chriscsi
    Toronto, Canada6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Zachary was our guide and told us lots of interesting details about this historic building. He set a good pace and was open to answering all of our (numerous) questions. Despite it being a cloudy and rainy day. We appreciated the personal touch.
    Written 26 February 2022
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    Thank you for touring with us, even thought it was rainy and overcast. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We aim to make each tour "personal"
    Written 27 February 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    self0511
    tripadvisor76 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Couples
    So glad I did this. Would have been easy to drive by and never understand the depth of history around this area. Fantastic old buildings, good information. Let’s hope some of the vacant ones are bright back to life
    Written 21 March 2022
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    Thank you so much for being our evangelist for a fully restored Garrison area. Zachary enjoyed engaging with you. Safe travels.
    Written 23 March 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    CP5388
    Hampshire, England70 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really interesting walking tour led by Kristin. Full of good information about the Garrison area and the exhibits in the museum. Great goody bag too. Highly recommend this tour.
    Written 29 February 2024
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    Thank you for mentioning our goody bag as well. lol. We are happy you enjoyed our historic Garrison. A bit understated in the tourist attraction world, but has a whole lot to share. We appreciate you sharing.
    Written 18 October 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    210palmtree
    Canton, OH69 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Couples
    The site and the tour were absolutely amazing!!!! Extraordinary interesting, very well guided, extraordinary nicely renovated!!!!!
    Our tour guide, Mr James Blades, was absolutely phenomenal!!! We travel a lot and I can say that he was without a doubt the best tour guide we ever had in many years of visiting many places around the world!!!
    Thank you!!!
    Written 4 January 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for this review. However, this tour was not one of the Chattel House Audio Tours Inc tour.
    Written 6 February 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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