Bermuda Sightseeing Tour: Fort St. Catherine & Hamilton

Eight and a half hours crossing the island from one end to the other

A full-day group tour of Bermuda traveling from the western end to the eastern end, with stops at Fort St. Catherine Museum, Hamilton's shops, the UNESCO site of St. George's, and Cooper's Island Nature Reserve for swimming. The tour includes entrance to the fort, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a live English-speaking guide. Minimum ten travelers required to confirm the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hamilton1h
2. Cooper's Island Nature Reserve1h

Island sightseeing and beach visit

• Tour historic fort built in 1614
• Explore Hamilton city and shop
• Visit St. George's UNESCO site
• Relax at Clearwater and Turtle Beach
• Swim and relax at Cooper's Island

The experience

The route spans the full length of Bermuda, starting at Fort St. Catherine (built in 1614 on foundations from 1612), where you walk through the museum before the group moves on. From there, the drive takes you through Hamilton, the capital and main shopping hub, where you have time to explore the city on your own and browse the shops. The itinerary gives you the freedom to set your own pace at each stop rather than moving as a single unit.

St. George's, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established as the original capital in 1612, comes next. You visit at your own leisure, with the option to see the Town Hall, the Perfume factory, and St. Peter's Church, or grab lunch at one of the local eateries. After that, the tour heads to Clearwater Beach and Turtle Beach near Cooper's Island, where a beach bar is on-site. The final stop is Cooper's Island Nature Reserve itself, where you can swim and relax on the beaches before heading back.

The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable during the long drive across the island, and the live guide provides context as you travel. Because this is a group tour with a ten-person minimum, the cost is shared among participants, and the fixed itinerary means all the major stops fit into a single day without rushing between them.

What’s included

• Entry to Fort St. Catherine Museum.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and Thursday

AgesAdult (16 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 15 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sightseeing Shopping and Beach Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if your group has at least ten people and you want one vehicle to take you across the full length of the island, hitting both history and nature in a single day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 15 years); Child (2 to 12 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 St. Catherine and what will I see there?

Fort St. Catherine is a 17th-century fortification built in 1614 on the site of an earlier 1612 fort. The museum inside walks you through its history, and entry is included in the tour.

Do I have time to shop in Hamilton, or does the group move together?

Hamilton is the capital and the best place for shopping on the island. You explore the city on your own, so you can spend as much time browsing as you want before the group moves to the next stop.

What can I do at Cooper's Island Nature Reserve?

Cooper's Island Nature Reserve has beautiful beaches where you can swim and relax. The stop includes time to enjoy the water and the beach bar on-site before the tour returns.

What is included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes entry to Fort St. Catherine Museum, the air-conditioned vehicle for the full day, and the live English-speaking guide. Lunch is not included, though St. George's has many eateries to choose from, and there is a beach bar at Cooper's Island.

How many people need to book for this tour to run?

The tour requires a minimum of ten travelers in the group to confirm the booking. If your group is smaller, you would need to join with other travelers to reach that threshold.