Tuk Tuk Tour Antigua: Nelson's Dockyard, Beach & Brewery

Nelson's Dockyard and island views from a tuk tuk, ending with beer and bites

A five-hour tuk tuk tour of Antigua starting from your hotel or cruise port, with a guide leading you through UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard National Park (entrance included), up to Shirley's Heights for panoramic views, then to Galleon Beach for free time and optional snorkeling, and finishing at 2 Six 8 Craft Beer Brewery for tastings and a talk on local brewing. Ages 18 and up. Live guide in English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Shirley Heights15m · entry included
2. Nelson's Dockyard National Park45m · entry included
3. English Harbour1h

Explore Antigua's Harbour, Beach, and Brewery

• Travel from hotel or cruise port
• Guided tour of Nelson's Dockyard
• Free time for shopping and photos
• Visit Shirley's Heights for panoramic views
• Relax at Galleon Beach
• Optional snorkel gear rental and snorkeling
• Enjoy local beers at 2 Six 8 Craft Beer Brewery
• Return by tuk tuk to hotel or port

The experience

The tuk tuk itself is the draw here. An open-air ride that lets you feel the island as you move through it, not sealed behind glass. Your guide picks you up from your hotel or cruise port and drives you straight to English Harbour, where Nelson's Dockyard National Park sits as a restored 18th-century naval base. You get a guided walk through the dockyard, then free time to shop, photograph the stone buildings and waterfront, or grab refreshments on your own. Entrance to both the dockyard and Shirley's Heights is already paid for, so there's no line or extra ticket at the gate.

From the dockyard, the route climbs to Shirley's Heights for a guided stop with panoramic views across the harbour and the coast. Then you head to Galleon Beach in English Harbour, where the pace shifts to yours: swim, snorkel (gear available to rent on-site), sit at the Loose Cannon bar and restaurant, or just watch the water. The snorkel site sits near the Pillars of Hercules Rock Formation, and the gear rental is separate from the tour price if you want it.

The final stop is 2 Six 8 Craft Beer Brewery, where you'll hear how local beers are made and taste samples of their brews. Lite bites, rum punch, fruit punch and water come with the tour. The ride back to your hotel or port happens in the same open tuk tuk, ending the day as it started.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off in an open-air tuk tuk.
• guided walk at Nelson's Dockyard National Park with entrance fee included.
• guided stop at Shirley's Heights.
• free beach time at Galleon Beach with access to the Loose Cannon bar and restaurant.
• craft beer tasting and brewery talk at 2 Six 8 Craft Beer Brewery.
• lite bites, rum punch, fruit punch and water throughout the day.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Rock Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour covers five hours and includes walking at the dockyard and Shirley's Heights plus free time at the beach, so it suits travelers comfortable with a moderate pace and some standing. The minimum age is 18 because of the beer tasting and brewery visit. Those with walking difficulties or who use mobility devices should book a different tour.

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Top questions

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 Nelson's Dockyard National Park like when we get there?

Nelson's Dockyard is a restored 18th-century naval base in English Harbour with stone buildings, docks and waterfront views. The guided walk shows you the site, then you have free time to explore, shop at the vendors there, take photos or sit at one of the restaurants and bars on the grounds.

Can we snorkel on this tour, and do we need to bring our own gear?

Snorkeling is optional at Galleon Beach, where you have free time to get in the water near the Pillars of Hercules Rock Formation. Snorkel gear is available to rent on-site for an extra cost. You can bring your own or skip it and swim instead.

What happens at the brewery at the end of the day?

At 2 Six 8 Craft Beer Brewery, the guide gives a talk on how local beers are made, and you get to taste samples of their brews. You'll also have time to pick up souvenirs before heading back to your hotel or cruise port.

Does the tour price include the entrance fees to Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley's Heights?

Yes, entrance to both Nelson's Dockyard National Park and Shirley's Heights is included in the tour price, so you don't pay extra at either stop.

What food and drinks are included with the tour?

Lite bites, rum punch, fruit punch and water come with the tour. Beer samples are included at the brewery. Food and drinks at the beach bars and restaurants are separate.

Is this tour suitable if I'm traveling with a cruise ship?

Yes, the guide picks you up from your cruise port and times the return to get you back before departure. Let the operator know your ship's schedule when you book.