St John's City Private Tour: Including Fort James

St John's harbour, the city's markets and a 18th-century fort in one guided morning

A private guided tour of St John's with a dedicated guide for the full four hours, covering Heritage Quay, Redcliffe Street, the cruise port, the Museum, the local markets and Fort James at the harbour entrance. The guide speaks English or Italian and stays with you throughout. Pickup is included. All fees and taxes are covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore St John's City and Fort James

• Guided tour of Heritage Quay
• Visit Redcliffe Street and Cruise Port
• Shop and sightsee in city
• Learn city history from guide
• Tour Museum and Police Station
• Explore Vegetable and Meat Market
• Visit Fort James ruins

The experience

St John's unfolds through three main stops: Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Street, where the guide explains the city's history and points out the Museum and the police station; the cruise port and vegetable and meat market, where you can shop and see how locals move through the city; and Fort James, the 18th-century British fort that guarded the harbour from French invaders and now stands in ruins at the water's edge. A single guide stays with you the entire four hours to make sure you hit what matters to you, whether that's the touristy landmarks or the working parts of the city most visitors miss.

The guide is a professional driver who knows the island's history and culture, and will recommend restaurants if you want to eat in the city. Pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport separately. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• a dedicated guide for the full four hours.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (5 to 11 years) · Child (2 to 4 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Golden Bridge Antigua Transit & Tours

Is this one for you?A private tour means you travel with your own guide rather than joining a group, so the pace and stops can shift to what interests you most, whether that's the colonial history, the working markets, or the local dining scene.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 11 years); Child (2 to 4 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Fort James and why is it worth seeing?

Fort James is an 18th-century British fort built to guard St John's harbour from French invaders. It now stands as ruins at the harbour entrance and is the final stop on the tour, giving you a sense of the island's colonial military history.

Does the tour include time to shop or eat in St John's?

The tour passes through Heritage Quay and the cruise port, both places where you can shop, and it includes the vegetable and meat market where you can see local commerce. The guide will recommend restaurants for dining, though meals are not included in the tour price.

Is pickup from my hotel or ship included?

Yes, pickup is included in the tour price, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the starting point.