Private St. George's Tour: Old State House Access

Step inside Bermuda's oldest stone building and the birthplace of government on the island.

A private 2.5-hour walking tour of St. George's, Bermuda's UNESCO World Heritage Town, led by a local guide with exclusive interior access to the Old State House and admission to all venues. The tour covers King's Square, Town Hall, St. Peter's Church, and the colonial streets where Bermuda's four-century history unfolded, including the influence of Freemasonry and a connection to the American Revolution. A portion of fees supports the Lodge and other venues.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private historical walking tour of St. George's

• Begin in historic St. George's town center
• Admire Bermuda's finest civic building
• Enter Old State House for exclusive access
• Visit garden of Admiral Sir George Somers
• Discover rare Bermudian furnishings and treasures
• Wander picturesque colonial cottages lane
• Explore oldest Anglican church outside British Isles
• Learn about Bermuda's link to George Washington
• Walk to ferry terminal to conclude tour

The experience

What makes this tour work is the private group and the exclusive access: you walk into the Old State House, Bermuda's oldest stone building and the place where government and Freemasonry took root on the island more than two centuries ago. Your guide walks you through the colonial core of St. George's at a comfortable pace, stopping at King's Square, the Town Hall, and St. Peter's Church: the oldest continually used Anglican church outside the British Isles. You see rare handcrafted Bermudian furnishings and treasures brought home by sea captains, the kind of detail that shows how a small island connected to the wider world.

The tour moves through picturesque lanes lined with preserved cottages and takes you to the garden traditionally believed to hold the heart of Admiral Sir George Somers, whose leadership after the Sea Venture shipwreck led to Bermuda's permanent settlement. You'll also learn about the 1775 gunpowder conspiracy: a daring plot that helped supply the Continental Army during the American Revolution and tied this island directly to American history. Admission to all venues is included, and the tour ends at the ferry terminal.

What’s included

• Admission to all venues including the Old State House, Town Hall and St. Peter's Church.
• a refreshment at the Lodge Festive Board.
• a local guide in English for the full 2.5 hours.
• exclusive interior access to Bermuda's oldest stone building.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 95 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bermuda Heritage Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is a comfortable walking pace through colonial streets, so it suits anyone interested in Bermuda's four-century history without needing to arrange separate transport or plan which buildings to visit. The guide handles the route and all entry fees are settled upfront.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 exactly is the Old State House and why is it worth the private tour?

The Old State House is Bermuda's oldest stone building and the birthplace of government and Freemasonry on the island. It's where history, politics and tradition have met for more than two centuries, and the private tour gives you exclusive interior access to see how the building reflects the island's transformation from colonial settlement to a prosperous Atlantic community.

How much walking is involved in the 2.5-hour tour?

The tour is a historical walking tour through St. George's at a comfortable pace, covering the colonial core including King's Square, Town Hall, St. Peter's Church and the historic streets. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the price?

Admission fees to all venues are included, plus a refreshment at the Lodge Festive Board. A portion of the fees is donated to the Lodge and other venues on the tour.

Does the guide cover Bermuda's connection to American history?

Yes. The tour includes Bermuda's remarkable connection to George Washington through the 1775 gunpowder conspiracy, a daring plot that helped supply the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Where does the tour start and end?

Three meeting points are available in St. George's. You'll choose your preferred meeting point when you book. The tour concludes at the ferry terminal.