Things to do in Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua: Xtreme Circumnavigation Boat Tour & Stingray Swim★ 4.89 (1,121) · 5h 30m–6h
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Sea Scooter Snorkeling at Galleon Beach: Hands-Free Exploration★ 4.95 (693) · 2h
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Antigua Tour: Devil's Bridge, Shirley Heights, Nelson Dockyard★ 4.89 (639) · 6h
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Antigua: Bird Island Snorkel Cruise & Lobster Beach Lunch★ 4.85 (492) · 6hUS$ 175View ›
Antigua: Self-Drive Reef Boat & Guided Snorkeling Tour★ 4.87 (425) · 3h 30mUS$ 200View ›
Antigua North Sound Eco Tour: Snorkeling, Bird Island & Hells Gate★ 4.79 (331) · 5h–6hUS$ 145View ›
Antigua: Stingray City Swimming with Hotel Pickup & Guide★ 4.86 (323) · 3h 10mUS$ 145View ›
Antigua: Tuk-Tuk Rainforest Drive & 3 Beach Day Tour★ 4.67 (297) · 4h 30mUS$ 109View ›
Antigua Round Island Tour: Devil's Bridge & Nelson's Dockyard★ 4.64 (283) · 3h 30mUS$ 94View ›
Antigua: Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley's Heights & Snorkeling Tour★ 4.98 (278) · 4h 30mUS$ 150View ›Top rated (10)
Cooking with Rum in Antigua: Caribbean cuisine classNicole's Table is a hands-on cooking class in Antigua where you learn to prepare Caribbean dishes using rum as a flavoring ingredient, from starter through dessert. The class runs four hours in a local home with views of the Caribbean Sea, taught by Nicole in an informal style that weaves in the history of rum in the region and stories of West Indian life. You'll taste six regional rums—starting with Antigua's award-winning English Harbor—and finish by eating the three-course lunch you've made together, with all recipes to take home. Children from age 3 are welcome; the minimum group size is four people.Is it for me?Book this class if you're cooking with others—the minimum is four people, and the experience centers on making and eating together in a local home rather than in a commercial kitchen. The four-hour format and the informal teaching style suit travelers who want to slow down and learn the story behind the food, not just the steps.
Jamaica: Jerk Cooking Class & Caribbean Sea Lunch at Nicole’s TableYou’ll learn to make true Jamaican jerk dishes right in Nicole’s home kitchen, mixing spices by hand and grilling with guidance from a local expert. Share laughs over plantain chips and swap stories on a breezy veranda facing the sea. Recipes come with you so you can bring those flavors home—though nothing beats tasting jerk chicken fresh off the grill while hummingbirds flit past your table.
Antigua: Stingray City & Long Bay Beach with PickupYou're picked up from your resort or cruise port, taken by fast boat to Stingray City where you feed and interact with southern stingrays in shallow crystal-clear water, then transferred to Long Bay Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The tour includes snorkel gear, a rash guard, refreshments, and a personalized certificate before returning you to your starting point in four hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want to interact with stingrays and swim at one of Antigua's best beaches without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or equipment—the four-hour format fits between a morning arrival and an afternoon departure, and pickup from your resort or cruise port means you don't negotiate logistics at the dock.
Antigua Rum Making Masterclass: Distill & Bottle Your OwnYou get a private pot still and work station to distill rum from scratch, blend your own flavors under expert guidance, and bottle a personalized batch to take home. The masterclass covers Caribbean rum history, both traditional and modern distilling methods, and flavor creation. You leave with your own bottle after two to three hours of hands-on work.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to learn rum-making hands-on and leave with something they made, not just watched — the personal still and take-home bottle are what make it stick with you after you're home.
Antigua East Coast: Stingray City, Devil’s Bridge & Beach LunchYou’ll wade with stingrays at Stingray City Antigua (no swimming skills needed), feel ocean spray at Devil’s Bridge, eat local food by Long Bay beach, and walk through history at Betty’s Hope plantation. Expect laughter, salt air, and a few moments that linger long after you’ve rinsed off the sand.
Antigua: Guided Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup & Local TrailsYou’ll walk Antigua’s local trails with guides who know every shortcut and story. Expect hotel pickup, gentle hiking (no need to be an athlete), wild lemongrass scents, laughter over local words, and quiet views you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Green Island & Sea Turtles: Small Group Snorkel, Early AccessYou arrive at Green Island nearly two hours before the larger tour groups, giving you quiet time on white-sand beaches and one-on-one snorkeling with sea turtles in clear water. The boat holds just seven guests, includes all snorkeling gear, fresh fruit, drinks and hotel pickup, then returns you by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Green Island and snorkel with turtles without fighting crowds—the small group size and early arrival are what make that possible, and they also mean you need to be on time and ready to leave when the boat does.
Rum Making Masterclass Antigua: Create Your Own BottleA rum-making masterclass at Galleon Beach in Antigua where you taste six house-made rums, then use a still to create and bottle your own 750ml blend with a personalized label. The class runs 90 minutes with a live English-speaking guide, and two people share one still and take home one bottle together.Is it for me?The class asks you to stand and work hands-on with the still for the full 90 minutes, so it suits someone comfortable with active participation and heat from the equipment. If you want to learn rum-making by doing it rather than watching a demonstration, this is the version that puts you at the still.
Antigua: Semi-Private Gold Tour with Shirley Heights & BeachYou’ll snack on Antigua’s famous black pineapple, hear stories at Betty’s Hope plantation, feel sea spray at Devil’s Bridge, then unwind on a powdery beach after Shirley Heights’ harbor views—all with a local guide who brings each stop to life.
Antigua: Private Island Tour with Shirley Heights & Rum TastingYou’ll ride across Antigua with a local guide, walk among fort ruins at Shirley Heights, listen to waves crash at Devil’s Bridge, and taste black pineapple with rum before sinking your toes into soft white sand. Expect honest stories and small surprises along the way.
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Antigua Airport - Hotel Transfer: Flight Tracking & Direct ShuttleYou’ll step into Antigua’s warmth knowing your ride is already waiting—no lines or haggling needed. Enjoy an air-conditioned shuttle straight from the airport to your hotel (and back again), with friendly drivers tracking your flight for peace of mind. There’s comfort in those small details—the kind that make arrivals feel less like work and more like the start of something good.
Antigua beaches tour: Valley Church & Jolly BeachA half-day tour of Antigua's most beautiful beaches, visiting Valley Church and Jolly Beach with a guide and dedicated driver who remains with your group throughout. You spend roughly an hour and ten minutes at each beach to swim in turquoise water, walk the sand or photograph the scenery. The driver stays with you—a key difference for cruise passengers who need to return to the ship on time—and the tour includes bottled water, snacks and an air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you're on a cruise and need a driver who stays with your group throughout—unlike port taxis that leave between stops—so you can visit two beaches and return to your ship on time.
Shirley Heights Sunset Party Live Concerts Caribbean ViewsA sunset party at Shirley Heights, a restored military lookout in Antigua, where you watch the Caribbean light fade while live calypso and reggae bands perform. Round-trip transport with a guide and taxes are included; entrance is 10 USD. The tour runs Thursday and Sunday evenings and lasts about three hours total, including travel time.Is it for me?Watch the Caribbean sunset from Antigua's highest point while live calypso and reggae bands play—everything's timed and transported for you, just show up.
Antigua: Ffryes Beach Day with Private Bar & Local LunchYou’ll settle into your own shady spot on Ffryes Beach, greeted with a cool drink and island music. Enjoy a local BBQ lunch and fresh pineapple while Mamma Nancy shares poetry and laughter drifts from the private bar. Swim or just let the quiet sink in—it’s all yours for the afternoon.
Antigua: Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights & Beach Half DayYou’ll step into Antigua’s living history at Nelson’s Dockyard, catch sweeping views from Shirley Heights with a local guide sharing stories along the way, then sink your toes into Pigeon Point Beach’s soft sand before heading back—all with easy pickup and entry included. It’s a half-day that lingers longer than you’d think.
Antigua Airport Transfers: Private Ride & Flight TrackingYou’ll step off your flight in Antigua and spot your driver waiting inside with your name on a sign—no stress or searching required. Enjoy a private ride with air conditioning, help with luggage, and automatic flight tracking if you’re delayed. It’s smooth, low-key comfort from airport to hotel—and maybe even a quick local story along the way.
Antigua Airport: VIP fast track meet & greet on arrivalYou’ll step off your flight in Antigua and be met by a friendly local rep who guides you past long lines with VIP fast track service. Get help through immigration and customs, plus tips from someone who knows the airport inside out. It’s an easy start to your trip that’ll stick with you long after you reach your hotel.
Antigua: Kayak Mangrove & Cades Reef Snorkel with LunchYou kayak through mangroves teeming with fish and wildlife, then snorkel Cades Reef, Antigua's most vibrant barrier reef, with all gear and a certified guide included. A light snack and water are provided at Cades Bay; add Caribbean lunch for $10 if you order ahead. The whole adventure takes a few hours from South Coast Horizons on the southern coast.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both Antigua's mangrove ecosystem and its best reef in one morning without arranging your own boat or gear—the guide handles the logistics and knows where the fish actually are.
Snorkeling in Antigua: Glass Kayak Eco Tour with TransferA 3-hour snorkeling activity in Antigua where you paddle transparent glass kayaks through a calm, mangrove-lined bay to watch marine life from above the water, then dive in to swim among it. Round-trip transfer from the cruise port or select hotels is included, along with snorkeling gear, a light meal and fruit punch. A live English-speaking guide leads the outing. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?If you're arriving by cruise ship or staying without a rental car, the included transfer means you don't have to arrange separate transport to the bay—the guide picks you up and brings you back, leaving you free to focus on the kayaking and snorkeling itself.
Antigua: City Lime Walking Food Tour & Local LunchYou’ll taste real Caribbean flavors as you walk Antigua’s lively streets, guided by locals who know every shortcut and story. Expect laughter over spicy bites, shared lunch with new friends, and small surprises along Heritage Quay. If you want more than just photos—if you want to feel part of the city for a day—this is it.
