The 11 Best Island Tours in Antigua

1.Adventure Antigua – The Xtreme Circumnavigation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $221Our pick

Adventure Antigua’s Xtreme Circumnavigation takes you around Antigua by fast powerboat in about six hours. You’ll visit Stingray City, snorkel at the Pillars of Hercules, eat lunch on Green Island, hear about Nelson’s Dockyard, and finish at secluded Rendezvous Bay. Crew members such as Captain David, Brendan, Lesley, Kimba, and Tyrese have led recent trips.

“The day was amazing! You see the whole island. Sting ray city was a cool experience but can get crowded. The weather was perfect and the guides were knowledgeable about the history of the island. Would recommend highly!”

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2.Antigua Round Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · from $93Best value

Explore Antigua by vehicle with a local guide such as Cyril, Leslie, Michael, or Shaquille. In about 3.5 hours, visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Devil’s Bridge, Blockhouse Ruins, and English Harbour, with pickup and entrance fees included. Expect a fast island overview rather than a beach day or long museum visit.

“Lionel was great! Tour took about 3 hours. Went to devils bridge, Nelson’s dockyard and Shirley heights. Lionel was very knowledgeable, showing us the different spots like the sugar factory, stadium etc. along with the history of the island. Great way to see the major points in a short time!”

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3.Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $121

You’ll cover Antigua’s key sights in about 3.5 hours, with stops at Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Devil’s Bridge. Private guides such as Cyril, Vernon, Michael, and Benjamin provide island stories and flexible help. Expect scenic drives, short walks, limited time at each stop, and return transport to Heritage Quay.

“A great orientation tour of Antigua if you’re a little short on time but do not want to miss the essentials…Devil’s Rock, Nelson’s Dockyards, Shirley Heights, drive through local parishes and some highlights plus an informative driver & guide in a comfortable vehicle made for a great experience.Ant”

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4.Private Antigua Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $130

Explore Antigua in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Visit Weatherills Estate, Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard, with time for photos, history, roadside fruit, and local stories. Guides such as Carrick, Rowena, Jerome, and Melissa have earned particular praise. Bring sturdy shoes and confirm your pickup point.

“Great island tour. We enjoyed the day seeing sights and eating some local food. The island is very beautiful and the sites are informative.”

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5.Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $121

This 3.5-hour Antigua tour gives you a quick, guided look at Nelson’s Dockyard, Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, and English Harbour. Pickup is available from select locations, and groups are advertised at four people or fewer. Guides such as Benjamin, Vernon, Cyril, and Gregory are praised for personal island insight, though sightseeing time is brief.

“Benjamin, native to Antigua, was personable and informative. We were the only 2 people on the tour. Vehicle was a Ford Escape in good condition. I especially liked the Devil's Bridge stop. I would recommend this tour and this guide.”

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6.Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $135

Spend about six hours touring Antigua with guides such as Janel, Wahl, or Genel. Visit Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Pigeon Point Beach, with rum punch, fruit juice, snacks, WiFi, and hotel pickup included. You’ll also drive through rainforest on Fig Tree Drive.

“I finished the half day excursion today with the beautiful Janel and her lovely husband. This is my 1st time in Antigua AND my 1st solo trip so I wanted to make sure I booked something that would allow me to view Antigua’s beauty in full while aRead more”

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7.Historic Island Tour(Historic Barbuda tour also available))

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $128

Start with pickup in St. John’s and visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Betty’s Hope, Dow’s Hill, Shirley Heights, and the Blockhouse. Guide Lloyd is often assigned and brings local knowledge, plant lore, and an easygoing style. Expect private transport, lunch, drinks, and a white-sand beach, with park entry paid separately.

“Lloyd was very patient, knowledgeable, and patient. He educated us much on plant life and holistic medicine. I knew Antigua, but he introduced me to many new things.”

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8.Discover The Real Antigua Island Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Spend four hours exploring Antigua by air-conditioned taxi with a local guide such as Danielle or Captain Crystal. Visit St. John’s, Liberta, Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, the Blockhouse, Dow’s Hill, Pigeon Point Beach, and Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Expect history, island stories, a swim stop, and several modest entrance fees paid separately.

“Guide was lovely and friendly, very knowledgeable and made our trip really enjoyable. Wasn’t rushed at any locations and the rum punch was delicious. Would highly recommend”

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9.Private Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $137

See Antigua’s key sights in four hours with a private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and bottled water. Visit Weatherill’s Estate, Devil’s Bridge, Nelson’s Dockyard, and Shirley Heights. Guides such as Jemoy, Trevor, Devon, Melissa, Carrick, and Carlos add local stories, careful driving, and flexible stops. Entry fees are extra.

“Trevor was amazing. Very knowledgeable and took great care of us. Highly recommend giving this island tour a try if you don’t want to be in big crowds”

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10.Circumnavigate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $95

This 5.5-hour small-group tour with a local guide covers Antigua’s south, north, and east coasts. You’ll visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Dow’s Hill, Fig Tree Drive, Devil’s Bridge, and Betty’s Hope. Guide Tumba has earned special praise for keeping the day moving, while water, fruit punch, and soda are included.

“We got to the meeting point 15 mins early (8:45) to make sure we were at the right spot. I confirmed with a few locals that it was correct. At 9:15 I spoke with one of the wonderful staff at Exotic Antigua - and she phoned the tour operator fRead more”

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11.Antigua Eco Island Tour (City, Country, Beach, & Heritage Sites)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $199

See Antigua through a local Rastafari perspective with guides such as Ras Dre and Andre. This private-transport tour links Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard, Parham, historic beaches, cricket country, rainforest roads, and Rastafari cultural sites. Bottled water is included, while lunch, park admission, and a required 25% gratuity cost extra.

“Great tour of the overall island blending the historical and cultural themes of the people. You can tell that Ras Dre is a student of the country and the people and does an excellent job of making the tour personal to each visitor so you can Read more”

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