15 Private Tours in Antigua Worth Booking

1.Antigua VIP Tours – Private Platinum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $170Our pick

Spend about six hours touring Antigua in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a local guide such as Rob, Robert, or Stefan. Shape the route around your interests, then visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Devil’s Bridge, Betty’s Hope, beaches, and historic sites with lunch and drinks included.

“Robert was our awesome VIP guide. He wisked us around the island and gave us plenty of time at each site. We were able to take a bonus short hike to Fort Berkeley from Nelson’s Dockyard. The lunch was spectacular at Taste of the Caribbean and the beach final stop was calm and relaxing.”

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2.Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $125

Johnny of Turtle Tales Antigua Tours & Snorkeling takes your private group to Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Galleon Beach. Expect an island history tour followed by calm, shore-based snorkeling among shipwrecks, turtles, octopuses, and reef fish. This is not a boat excursion.

“He did a great job. Very personable and informative about the island. Down to earth and helpful. Thank you”

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3.Antigua VIP Tours – Semi-Private Gold Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $135

Spend five hours touring Antigua with guides such as Rob, Robert, Shawn, Keisha, or Julius. Visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, two beaches, Shirley Heights, and more, with hotel or port pickup, entry fees, water, and a small group of up to 15.

“We had a wonderful time with Rob. We was extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating to us. And I can't leave out that he was one of the best photographers ever.”

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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.Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $198

Spend about 6.5 hours with Adventure Antigua exploring the northeast coast by power boat. Visit private Laviscount Island for lunch and giant Aldabra tortoises, climb rocky Hell’s Gate, and snorkel near Great Bird Island. Guides may include Leslie, Arian, Makai, David, Mark, or Bob.

“All 3 of the tour guides were great! They were all very accommodating, polite, friendly, and best of all they were fun!!!! Great little 1/2 day tour to see some turtles that are up to 90 years old. Also got to see a few Macaws 🦜 in their habitat. The snorkeling was amazing. So many pretty fish and corral reefs to gaze at. Would recommend to everyone.”

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6.Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $59Best value

Prebook a private, air-conditioned ride between V.C. Bird International Airport and Royalton Antigua Resort. Eagle Transfers and Tours tracks arriving flights, meets you with a name sign, and offers drivers such as Ivor, Kareem, Archer, and Olsen, some of whom share local history on the way.

“Olsen was great, request he take us back to the airport when we leave. He was very pleasant and provided excellent suggestions for our stay here.”

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7.JTAT Private Transfers & Tours, Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $160

Spend 5 to 8 hours touring Antigua in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guide Kerwin or a JTAT colleague. Visit Fort James, Shirley Heights, Devil’s Bridge, Betty’s Hope, Dow’s Hill, Nelson’s Dockyard, and St Barnabas Church, with water, WiFi, snacks, and flexible transport.

“We are a family of 4 with a teenage daughter and son, we had a great day with Kerwin. He knew all the right things to share with us about Antigua and all the right beaches to take us to and he had contacts at each location too to get us just the right spot on the beaches etc. His van is also very spacious and very clean!”

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8.SoCoHo Luxe Private Jeep Wrangler Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews

Ride around Antigua in a private Jeep Wrangler with a chauffeur-guide such as Raymond, Ricky, Flava, or Satchel. Set the pace, choose air-conditioning or a semi-open roof, visit Betty’s Hope and Devil’s Bridge, eat lunch at Road House, and finish with a swim at Long Bay.

“Make a list of anything you want to see along the way! We really enjoyed stopping at the local fruit farmers stand picking fruit and taking home to eat!”

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9.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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10.Private Antigua Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Hammock Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $90

Arrange a private, air-conditioned ride between V.C. Bird International Airport and Hammock Cove Resort. Eagle Transfers and Tours tracks arriving flights, waits if delays occur, and meets you outside customs. Drivers such as Mike and Desmi may add useful island tips along the way.

“Mike was great. He gave us a mini tour on the way to the hotel. Great tips on places to see and eat in Antigua.”

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11.Biggvee Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $150

Spend 3 to 4 hours touring Antigua in a private, air-conditioned SUV with a local guide such as Elmo. Visit Shirley Heights, Dow’s Hill, Nelson’s Dockyard, St. John’s, and Heritage Quay, with bottled water, Wi-Fi, and private transportation included.

“Tour guides and driver were very knowledgeable and informative. Showed us several highlights of the area. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed conversing with the guides. Great tour, worth every penny !”

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12.Catamaran private charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Set sail from Dickinson Bay with Kareem and the Salt Life Tours Antigua team on a private catamaran for up to 15 people. Choose a half-day, full-day, or sunset cruise, snorkel with provided gear, relax onboard, and stop at a local beach restaurant for lunch.

“Kareem is an amazing guide. He knows his island best and he did all to show us more than he had to. It was a lot of fun with him. He cares about tourists.”

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13.Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $60

Meet your Golden Bridge driver across the airport pedestrian bridge, holding a sign with your name. Expect a 30 to 45 minute private ride, bottled water, and help beyond the airport, including transfers to dinner, excursions, or sightseeing. Drivers O and Vandyke have earned special praise for timely calls and friendly service.

“Thank you for reaching out the morning of traveling to ensure no problems much appreciated ! Upon landing at ANU we were met exactly as promised with a wonderful lady holding sign with our names on it and she placed us so our driver ORead more”

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14.Luxury Private Picnic with Caribbean Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $250

Meet at Runaway Beach for a two-hour private picnic arranged by Adorned Soirée. Expect a styled table, floor seating, Caribbean dishes such as saltfish fritters and jerk chicken skewers, bottled water, and optional local drinks.

“Great setup and punctual. The ambience was nice. There were candles and a really nice blanket as well as complimentary wine”

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15.Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport to St. James’s Club & Villas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $82

Travel privately between V.C. Bird International Airport and St. James’s Club and Villas in 35 to 45 minutes. Eagle Transfers and Tours tracks arriving flights, waits during delays, and provides an air-conditioned car or minivan for your party. Archer is one named driver praised for timely service.

“Timely great driver Archer easy set up good arrival people would recommend this to all who travel abroad”

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