St. Thomas Island Scenic Tour: Mountain Top & Historic Landmarks

Four Historic Stops & One Mountain View That Justifies the Drive

You ride up to Mountain Top at 2,100 feet for a banana daiquiri and island views, then stop at Drake's Seat and Skyline Drive for photos, visit Blackbeard's Castle and Fort Christian (both historic landmarks), and return in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour skips the beach entirely. It's built around the island's high points and history instead, which is what makes it different from a standard beach day.

Step-by-step itinerary

St. Thomas Island Scenic Tour

• Pass waterfront and cruise port views
• Visit Fort Christian exterior and photos
• Explore Blackbeard's Castle historic site
• Stop at Drake's Seat lookout point
• Enjoy Skyline Drive Overlook views and vendors
• Arrive at Mountain Top for photos and drinks

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Fort Christian 20m
2. Blackbeard's Castle 20m
3. Drake's Seat Entry included 15m
4. Mountain Top Entry included 40m

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, stops at Mountain Top (2,100 ft), Drake's Seat, Skyline Drive Overlook, Blackbeard's Castle, and Fort Christian.
• You have time to take photos at each stop and browse vendors at Mountain Top.
• Admission to Fort Christian museum ($10 per adult) is optional and paid separately.
• Beverages and food are available for purchase at Mountain Top but not included.

Times

• Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 16:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 125 6 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Arabic Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 36 pickup points.

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Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Paradise Taxi and Tours USVI

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

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The experience

Most people land in St. Thomas and head straight to the beach. This tour does the opposite first. It takes you up. The air-conditioned vehicle climbs to Mountain Top at 2,100 feet, where the view opens up across Magens Bay and the British Virgin Islands beyond, and you stop long enough to order a world-famous banana daiquiri (made with local Cruzan Rum) and actually drink it while standing there. It's the kind of moment that makes you understand why people move here.

From there, the St. Thomas island scenic tour moves through the island's history in a way that makes sense geographically. Drake's Seat comes next: a lookout built in 1933 by a man who thought the spot was nice enough to rest a horse, and he was right. Then Skyline Drive Overlook, where a steelpan player sometimes sits and the view shifts slightly higher, showing you even more islands. The stops are close enough that you're not spending half the day in the car, but far enough apart that each one feels like its own thing.

Blackbeard's Castle and Fort Christian are the historical anchors. Fort Christian was built by Danish settlers between 1672 and 1680. It's the oldest standing structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with red walls and a clock tower that photographs well. You can walk around the exterior for free or pay $10 to go inside the museum. Blackbeard's Castle is the 17th-century watchtower, also a National Historic Landmark, and the pirate connection is real enough that it's worth the stop. Your guide will know the stories. You just show up.

The whole thing runs in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters on a Caribbean afternoon. Groups stay small: fewer than six travelers and they'll customize the route, which means if you want more time at one stop or want to skip something, you can say so. Infants ride free on a lap, and specialized seats are available if you need them. Pick this if you want the main sights without renting a car or figuring out the mountain roads yourself.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

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.

Is the banana daiquiri included in the price?

No. The tour stops at Mountain Top where you can purchase a banana daiquiri, but it is not included. Food and drink purchases are separate.

Do I have to pay to enter Fort Christian?

No. You can view the exterior and take photos for free. Entry to the museum inside costs $10 per adult, $7 per child (ages 5–12). Admission is optional and not included in the tour price.

Can I customize the tour if I'm traveling alone or with a small group?

Yes. Groups of fewer than six travelers can request a customized route.

Is transportation included?

Yes. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle and driver. You do not need to arrange your own transport.

Are infants allowed on the tour?

Yes. Infants can ride on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available upon request.

What is the highest point on the tour?

Mountain Top, at 2,100 feet, is the island's highest point and the main viewpoint on the tour.

Can I see the British Virgin Islands from this tour?

Yes. From Mountain Top and Skyline Drive Overlook, you can see the British Virgin Islands in the distance.