The 13 Best Island Tours in Antigua

1.Adventure Antigua – The Xtreme Circumnavigation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $221Our pick

Join Adventure Antigua for a fast-paced 5.5 to 6-hour trip around Antigua. You will swim with stingrays, snorkel at the Pillars of Hercules, see Nelson’s Dockyard from the water, eat lunch on Green Island, and relax at Rendezvous Bay. Crews may include Captain David, Tyrese, Brendan, Lesley, Mark, or Kimba.

“Our guides were very personable and knowledgeable. They were helpful at all points of the journey. We had a fabulous time!”

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2.Antigua Round Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · from $93Best value

See Antigua by road in a small group of up to 10, with hotel or cruise pickup, a local guide, and entry included. You’ll visit English Harbour, Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Blockhouse Ruins, and Devil’s Bridge. Guides such as Cyril, Shaquille, Leslie, and Blondelle are praised for lively island knowledge.

“Shaq was a great guide. Being a local , he was aware of everything. Devils bridgevisit was the reason I chose this trip.”

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3.Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $121

See Antigua’s main sights in a private vehicle with a local guide. You’ll visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Devil’s Bridge, with time for photos, harbor views, and colonial history. Guides such as Cyril, Vernon, Benjamin, and Michael have earned praise for personal service, though pickup instructions need care.

“Our tour guide was given the wrong pier docking point for us to meet up with him. It ended up with a wasted 30 minutes trying to connect with our driver. Overall it was a nice excursion but left us with little time to spend at the port before having to get back to the ship.”

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4.Private Antigua Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $130

Spend four hours touring Antigua in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Visit Weatherills Sugar Windmill Tower, Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard. Guides such as Carrick, Rowena, Jerome, and Melissa add local stories, roadside fruit, trivia, and photo stops.

“Great island tour. We enjoyed the day seeing sights and eating some local food. The island is very beautiful and the sites are informative.”

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5.Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $121

See Antigua’s key historic and scenic sites in about 3.5 hours, with pickup from select locations and a private group of up to four. Guides such as Benjamin, Vernon, Cyril, and Gregory are known for personal stories, flexible pacing, and strong island knowledge.

“We loved the tour. We were mostly in the car but we went round the whole island with a couple of stops. Gregory, our guide and driver, was friendly and knowledgeable. All in all it was a great way to get a feel of the island and not feel guilty about spending too much time by the pool.”

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6.Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $135

See Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Pigeon Point Beach in about six hours. Guides such as Janel, Wahl, and Genel combine island stories with fruit, rum punch, rainforest scenery, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“This was the most relaxing and well organized tour that my family has been on. Janel and her husband picked up in an air conditioned van. We toured all of Antigua and saw historical sites. Great photo ops. Janel was so accommodating as my Read more”

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7.Historic Island Tour(Historic Barbuda tour also available))

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $128

See Antigua with a private guide, including Nelson’s Dockyard, Betty’s Hope, Dow’s Hill, Shirley Heights, The Blockhouse, and a white-sand beach. Lloyd is often assigned as guide, and pickup, lunch, drinks, water, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Very informative all day tour with Loyed. Feel that we have seen all the must see sights on Antigua with the added bonus of a guide who gave us loads of local and historical information.”

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8.Discover The Real Antigua Island Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

With a local English-speaking guide such as Danielle or Captain Crystal, you’ll tour Antigua by air-conditioned taxi, from St. John’s and old sugar country to Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, and Pigeon Point Beach. Park fees cost extra.

“Captain Crystal was amazing. She was very patient and flexible. We really enjoyed the time with her. It was such a fun day!!”

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9.Island Safari Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $171

Spend about seven hours touring Antigua in a sturdy Land Rover with guides such as Flava, Bruce, or Les. See Horford Hill, Potworks Dam, a historic plantation, and Long Bay Beach, with drinks and a picnic lunch included. Expect bumpy roads, strong sun, and a small-group feel.

“Had the most amazing experience touring the island with Flava. He went above and beyond. Such an amazing tour guide.”

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10.Private Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $137

Explore Antigua in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Devil’s Bridge, and Weatherill’s Estate, with island stories, coastal views, bottled water, and pickup in St. John’s or at the cruise port.

“Devon was a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. We had the best day with him. The car spotless, water at the ready, and a driving master. He knew so much history and you could tell how much passion and love he had for the past, present and future of Antigua. He was genuinely interested in our questions and shared so much with us! I highly recommend this tour and Devon as your guide!”

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11.Antigua Eco Island Tour (City, Country, Beach, & Heritage Sites)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $199

Guide Andre, also referred to as Ras Dre, leads a private Antigua island tour that links Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard, Parham, Rastafari campgrounds, rainforest roads, and historic beaches. Expect cultural context, bottled water, private transport, and a 3 to 5 hour outing.

“Great tour of the overall island blending the historical and cultural themes of the people. You can tell that Ras Dre is a student of the country and the people and does an excellent job of making the tour personal to each visitor so you can Read more”

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12.Stunning Antigua And Barbuda Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $140

Spend three to four hours touring Antigua from St. John’s with pickup, a local guide, and stops at Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Devil’s Bridge. Guide Al is noted for knowing scenic photo stops. Beach visits and a local lunch may also fit the route.

“Fabulous tour. the friendly guide made it more special and went out of his way to make sure I had a great day. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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13.Island Safari 4×4 Discovery Tour from St John’s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $185

Ride Antigua’s rough back roads in a small 4x4 group, stopping at Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, and Long Bay. Your guide explains island history, plants, fruits, and local life. Hotel pickup, drop-off, transport, local taxes, and lunch are included, though the lunch location should be confirmed.

“An excellent tour guide so friendly funny and informative we leant alot about the lovely island of Antigua. A Very well organised trip and great communication and punctuality.”

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