Antigua Tour: Nelson's Dockyard & Shirley Heights
Antigua & BarbudaLocal guide4 h

Antigua Tour: Nelson’s Dockyard & Shirley Heights

See the highlights of Antigua in half a day with a local guide: Nelson’s Dockyard, the Shirley Heights lookout, Devil’s Bridge and an old sugar mill. Hotel pickup included.

Beyond its beaches, Antigua has a fascinating history of sailors, forts and plantations. This half-day tour with a local guide takes you to the island’s must-see places in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Main stops

  • Nelson’s Dockyard, the world’s only continuously working Georgian dockyard and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Shirley Heights, the lookout with the most famous view of English and Falmouth Harbors.
  • Devil’s Bridge, a natural rock arch where the Atlantic crashes in.
  • A former sugar mill recalling the island’s colonial past and the history of slavery.

Who it is for

Travellers who want to understand the island, families and anyone arriving by boat looking for a day ashore. Suitable for almost everyone: there is little walking and always at an easy pace.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
  • Cash for park entry fees and local crafts.
  • A camera for the views from Shirley Heights.

Best time to go

All year. If it is a Sunday, combine it with the sunset party at Shirley Heights. In high season, especially from December to April, it is worth booking a few days ahead.

Included

  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
  • Water

FAQs

Are entry fees included?

Not in the base fare; add them as an option or pay on site.

Can I join from the boat?

Yes, we pick up at Jolly Harbor, English Harbor or the cruise port.

Is it a private tour?

It is a small-group tour; you can book it privately as an option.

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