Tobago Highlights Tour: Fort King George & Store Bay

See both sides of Tobago in one morning drive

A three-hour guided tour of Tobago covers the island's main sights: Fort King George with Atlantic panoramas, the Botanic Gardens, Plymouth's 17th-century Fort James and its famous mystery tombstone, and Store Bay on the Caribbean coast where you can swim or browse local crafts and food. Hotel pickup and a driver-guide are included. Children from age three are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tobago's sights and villages

• Drive through capital city
• Visit Botanic Gardens and walk
• See Fort King George and views
• Drive across island to Plymouth
• Explore mystery tombstone and ruins
• Drive along Caribbean Sea coast
• Stop at Store Bay beach and market
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with a drive along the Caribbean coast through small villages and towns, each one offering sea views. You stop at Store Bay, the island's most popular beach, where the morning is yours to spend as you choose: swim in the shallows, walk the sand, or browse the stalls selling typical arts, crafts and local food. The crab and dumplings are a signature dish here. After an hour or so, you head back inland toward your hotel.

Before the return, the route takes you to Fort King George, where you'll learn the history of the fort and stand on the ramparts for panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The cannons make for memorable photos. From there, a short drive leads to the Botanic Gardens in the capital, where a walk through the grounds shows off the various tropical trees and plants the island grows. The tour then crosses toward the Caribbean side again, passing through small villages to Plymouth, where you stop at Fort James and the mystery tombstone. A 17th-century inscription that has puzzled visitors for centuries and become a conversation starter among locals.

The guide speaks English and handles all the driving. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels. Bring casual clothes and sunscreen. Bottled water is provided, though food and drinks beyond what you buy at Store Bay are not part of the tour.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
• driver-guide speaking English.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Island Experiences

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide driving the route, so you sit back and move between stops without navigating yourself. It suits travelers who want to see the main sights of Tobago in a single morning without renting a car or planning the stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the mystery tombstone in Plymouth?

The mystery tombstone sits at Fort James in Plymouth, a 17th-century ruin on the Caribbean side of Tobago. The inscriptions on the stone have baffled visitors for centuries, and the stories behind it have become a popular topic among locals and travelers alike.

Can I swim at Store Bay, or is it just for shopping?

Store Bay is a working beach where you can do both. You can enjoy the water and sand, or spend time in the stalls browsing arts, crafts and local food. The time at Store Bay is yours to spend as you prefer.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels, a driver-guide who speaks English, and bottled water. Food and drinks beyond what you purchase at Store Bay are not included, nor are gratuities for the guide.