St Thomas Private Island Tour: 2 Hours & Grocery Stop

Two hours around St Thomas with a driver who knows where locals actually go

You get picked up at your accommodation, driven around St Thomas with historical context and local knowledge, make one grocery stop, and get dropped in the downtown area or your chosen destination. The vehicle is private, air-conditioned, and priced lower than competing services on the island. Groups of eight or more; up to six hours available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private island scenic tour with shopping

• Pick up at hotel, villa, or marina
• Begin scenic island tour with guide
• Receive historical information and tips
• Stop for grocery shopping
• Continue tour around St. Thomas
• Drop off in downtown area

The Experience

The vehicle picks you up at your hotel, villa, or marina and heads straight into the island. You're not on a shared cab with strangers — this is a private tour, which means the timing and the route bend to where you want to stop. One grocery run is built in before the driver takes you downtown or wherever you're headed next, so you can grab what you need without hunting for a store later.

The guide talks through the island's history as you move, pointing out neighborhoods, landmarks, and the spots where locals actually eat or shop instead of the tourist corridor. St Thomas moves fast once you know it, and two hours is enough to get your bearings and see the shape of the place — the hills, the bays, the way the streets connect. The air conditioning keeps the heat from wearing you down while you're taking it in.

Groups run a minimum of eight people, and the tour can stretch to six hours if you want it longer. That flexibility is what makes it work for families with kids, people on a tight schedule, or anyone who'd rather not figure out the taxi system on their own. You tell them where to start and where to end, and they handle the route.

What’s included

Your tour includes hotel, villa, or marina pickup, private air-conditioned vehicle transportation, a scenic drive around St Thomas with historical commentary from the guide, one grocery shopping stop, and drop-off at your chosen destination in the downtown area or elsewhere on the island. The tour runs a minimum of two hours and can extend to six hours based on your preference.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Saint Thomas Discount Taxi

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with a group of eight or more and want to see St Thomas without renting a car or negotiating with multiple taxis — the fixed price and private vehicle mean you know the cost upfront and don't have to coordinate pickups throughout the day.

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Top questions

Do I have to book for eight people?

Yes, the minimum group size is eight people.

Can the driver take me to a specific grocery store?

Yes, one grocery stop is included and can be at a store of your choice.

How long does the tour actually take?

Two hours is standard, but it can run up to six hours depending on what you want to see and do.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout the tour.

Can I bring a stroller or car seat for my baby?

Yes, infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children can sit on an adult's lap. Car seats are not mentioned, so confirm with the operator if you need one.

What if I have a service animal?

Service animals are allowed on the tour.

Where can I be picked up?

Pickup is available at hotels, villas, or marinas across St Thomas.

Is this a shared tour or private?

This is a private tour, not a shared cab, so your group travels alone.