Private St. Thomas tour with Mountain Top and Drake's Seat

Local guides show you the island's peaks, pirate history and 350 years of Danish streets

A private tour of St. Thomas with a locally born guide who drives your group of up to six through the island's main sights: Mountain Top for the panoramic views and duty-free shopping, Drake's Seat for the vantage over Magens Bay, downtown Charlotte Amalie's Danish colonial architecture and alleys, and Magens Bay itself for swimming and snorkeling. Pickup is included. The guide shares island history and takes photos for you during the stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Drake's Seat10m · entry included
2. Mountain Top40m · entry included

Explore St. Thomas sights and culture

• Shop with locals and enjoy music
• Visit Drake's Seat viewpoint
• Learn island history from guide
• Shop and sip at Mountain Top
• Explore downtown Charlotte Amalie
• Relax and snorkel at Magens Bay

The experience

You arrive and your guide picks you up, then heads to the highest point on the island. Mountain Top is the first real stop. A shopping hub where you can browse souvenirs and sip the world-famous banana daiquiris while looking out over downtown St. Thomas. The guide points out the historical buildings and shares stories about the island as you move through the day.

From there you drive to Drake's Seat, a vantage point named after the pirate, where the panoramic views open onto Magens Bay Beach and the water beyond. Downtown Charlotte Amalie comes next: the guide walks you through the dense alleys and streets, explaining the 350 years of Danish history woven into the architecture. The duty-free shops here stock diamonds, liquor, perfume and art if you want to browse. Your guide handles the camera work too, so you get pictures of yourself at each stop instead of just the view.

Magens Bay is usually the last stop, and it's where the tour shifts from sightseeing to swimming. The beach ranks among the world's top ten for a reason: white sand, turquoise water, and the complimentary snorkeling gear means you can go straight in. Whether you sunbathe or snorkel, this is where the pace slows and you stay as long as the day allows.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your location.
• locally born guide who shares island history and takes photos at each stop.
• stops at Mountain Top, Drake's Seat, downtown Charlotte Amalie and Magens Bay.
• complimentary snorkeling gear at the beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Explorestt

Is this one for you?The tour runs at a sightseeing pace with stops for shopping, photos and views, then ends with beach time at Magens Bay: suited to a first visit or an afternoon when you want the main sights without a rigid schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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's the actual route on this St. Thomas tour?

The tour covers Mountain Top at the island's highest peak, Drake's Seat for the panoramic views over Magens Bay, downtown Charlotte Amalie with its Danish colonial streets and duty-free shops, and ends at Magens Bay for swimming and snorkeling.

Does the guide take photos during the tour?

Yes, your guide takes pictures with your camera at each stop, so you have photos of yourself at the sights instead of just the scenery.

Is snorkeling gear provided at Magens Bay?

Complimentary snorkeling gear is included, so you can go straight into the water if you want to explore below the surface.

How many people can book this private tour?

The group is up to six people per booking, and pickup is included in the price.

What's the history the guide shares about St. Thomas?

The guide is locally born and raised and explains the island's rich culture and diverse history throughout the day, with particular focus on the 350 years of Danish colonial architecture and influence visible in downtown Charlotte Amalie.