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The 15 Best Tours in Antigua

104 tours  ·  from $35

A week on one island and a coastline that takes a day to drive. The 15 below are the days out that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation - Stingray City gives the morning a clear purpose
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Adventure Antigua – The Xtreme Circumnavigation

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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Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure - The first practice run builds confidence
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Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

2.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · from $132

At Freeman’s Bay, you’ll learn to use a small sea scooter before exploring coral, fish, turtles, rays, and a shipwreck with guides such as Rex and Renek. The two-hour shore trip includes equipment, drinking water, underwater photos, and transfers from listed hotels and pickup points. Afternoon departures give you the best chance of seeing turtles.

“Could not recommend this excursion enough. Definitely the coolest thing we did on our trip. The guide, Renick, was fansastic and we had a great time with him?”

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Scenic Full Day Tour of Antigua - Blockhouse and Shirley Heights: Antigua from above
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Scenic Full Day Tour of Antigua

3.Scenic Full Day Tour of Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · from $142

See Antigua’s main sights in about six hours with hotel or cruise-terminal pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, and lunch included. The route visits Devil’s Bridge, Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard, Fig Tree Drive, and Darkwood Beach. Guides such as Leo, George, Deborah, Keisha, and Lyo have led outings, with groups capped at eight people.

“Lovely way to see the island and find out more about the history and culture. Leo was really informative and great fun to spend the day with.”

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Snorkel - Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef - Snorkeling at two sites, with conditions that can change
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Snorkel – Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef

4.Snorkel – Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $185

Spend about six hours aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran with Captain Demari and crew members such as Vonte and Quante. Snorkel at two sites, visit Bird Island and Maiden Island, then eat grilled lobster on a secluded beach. Chicken or fish replaces lobster during the May and June closed season.

“We enjoyed our cruise and the crew was very friendly and enjoyable. Lobster season was closed, so we had chicken, fish, and shrimp as a substitute. The food was well prepared and fresh. The only down side was the snorkeling. The Bird Island location was a nice secluded cove, so the water was generally calm, but either due to the rains the day before or the time of year there was very little to see. There was some coral, a few small fish, and a couple of turtles hanging around, but it was hard to get over and get good a picture. Some of our group were able to get…”

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Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour - Great Bird Island: the best all-around stop
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Adventure Antigua – Eli’s Original Eco Tour

5.Adventure Antigua – Eli’s Original Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · from $142

Spend five to six hours exploring Antigua’s North Sound with guides such as David, Mark, Dino, Leslie, and Arion. Swim and snorkel at Great Bird Island and Hell’s Gate, climb through a natural cave, hear about turtle conservation at Long Bay, and learn how mangroves shelter young sea life near Guiana Island. Lunch, drinks, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“This is the second time we’ve done this tour, 3 excellent snorkelling sites, turtle spotting and lots of historical and nature information. Food for lunch was good and crew amazing.”

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Antigua Round Island Tour - English Harbour, yachts, and the old naval center
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Antigua Round Island Tour

6.Antigua Round Island Tour

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

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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Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour - Nelson’s Dockyard gives the day its historical anchor
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Antigua VIP Tours – Private Platinum Tour

7.Antigua VIP Tours – Private Platinum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $170

Explore Antigua in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a local guide such as Rob, Robert, or Stephan. Shape the day around Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Devil’s Bridge, sugar plantations, viewpoints, and beach time. Lunch, drinks, hotel or port pickup, transportation, and entrance fees are included.

“Great tour of the island. Robert was so informative and nice. We felt like VIP’s all day. Highly recommend!”

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Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua - The big view from Shirley Heights
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Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua

8.Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $125

Spend about 4.5 hours touring Antigua with local guide Johnny, visiting Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights before shore snorkeling at Galleon Beach. The calm harbor is suitable for beginners, and you may see turtles, octopuses, stingrays, fish, and shipwrecks. This is a private vehicle-and-beach tour, not a boat trip.

“Johnny was an excellent guide with an immense knowledge of the islands history; a great half day tour seeing Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights and snorkeling in Galleon Bay. Johnny picked us up promptly at 9am as we requested, and drove us across the island to Nelson's dockyard. It was a great history lesson about the British military, and the use of the island as a good fortification and stronghold. It was amazing to learn how Antigua has so many natural harbors and was a heavily sought after place for that reason. We then went to Shirley Heights which was a beautiful spot to see the harbor and on a good…”

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Nicole's Table - All about Jerk - The hands-on kitchen work
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Nicole’s Table – All about Jerk

9.Nicole’s Table – All about Jerk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $145

At Nicole’s Table near St. John’s, Nicole and her family guide you through jerk seasoning, Caribbean cooking techniques, and a hands-on meal. You’ll prepare jerk chicken and side dishes, share rum punch and lunch on the veranda, and take recipes home. The four-hour class starts at 11 a.m. and welcomes up to 12 people.

“Oh my goodness. I absolutely loved doing this cooking class. Nicole and her family were wonderful. They were very welcoming and you could feel the peace through there home. I don't know where to start. The food was amazing. She gives the recipes and explains each thing and how the flavors mesh together. It's very hands on and the rum punch is to die for. This experience was the highlight of my trip.”

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TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA - Kayaking into the mangrove reserve
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TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA

10.TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $130

Join Giles or Mark for a roughly three-hour Antigua outing by bike, kayak, and on foot. Ride through St. John’s neighborhoods, paddle into a mangrove reserve, stop for a beach swim, and walk to historic Fort James. The pace is moderate rather than strenuous, with bikes, helmets, water, and local insight included.

“We had a fantastic morning with Giles in Antigua. Giles met us at the pick point behind Yellow Banana Pizzas as planned and took us on an amazing bike tour of St John's. We visited the birth place of Viv Richards, went to a fruit market and visRead more”

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City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city! - Rum punch, local drinks, and the pace of the walk
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City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua’s only food tour in the city!

11.City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua’s only food tour in the city!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · from $105

Walk from Heritage Quay through St. John’s with Eat ‘n Lime Food Tours, stopping at about seven local food spots for Antiguan dishes, rum, sweets, and drinks. Guides such as Tiffany and Lori add history, architecture, and stories about small businesses. The tour lasts two to three hours and ends at One Stone Ital Shack.

“This tour was a great mix of flavors and cuisine. Lori was a great tour guide. Love the stop at an art gallery.”

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Tuk-Tuk Adventures Rainforest and Beach Hopping Tour - Leaving Heritage Quay for Fig Tree Drive
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Tuk-Tuk Adventures Rainforest and Beach Hopping Tour

12.Tuk-Tuk Adventures Rainforest and Beach Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · from $109

Spend four and a half hours riding an open-air tuk-tuk from Heritage Quay through Fig Tree Drive and Antigua’s rainforest. Stop for local fruit, island views, snacks, water, and rum or fruit punch, then visit three white-sand beaches. Guides such as Ash, Rena, Teddy, and Ray share island stories along the way.

“Loved it! Highly recommended for anyone who would like an overview of the island. The open-air ride was fun and gave great views. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Stingray City Antigua for all the ages - ROUND TRIP INCLUDED - Meeting the stingrays in their natural setting
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Stingray City Antigua for all the ages – ROUND TRIP INCLUDED

13.Stingray City Antigua for all the ages – ROUND TRIP INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $139

This three-hour Antigua outing takes you from St. John’s to Seatons, then by speedboat to a shallow sandbank where stingrays swim freely. You can feed, touch, and snorkel beside them with trained guides. Drivers such as Andrew, Jerome, Greta, and Phoenix add local insight on the drive. Pickup, gear, water, and fruit or rum punch are included.

“Very well organised trip! Would recommend going for the early morning tour as the later ones get very busy!”

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Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua - Getting to the trail from St. John’s or the cruise port
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Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua

14.Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $90

Trek Tours takes you from your hotel or cruise port to an Antigua trail chosen for your group, then returns you after roughly three and a half hours. Guides such as Dwight, Rick, Barry, and Kahlil lead hikes to Signal Hill, Fort Berkeley, Shirley Heights, Carpenter’s Rock, and other viewpoints. Expect shade, steep or rocky footing, island stories, and bottled water.

“The hike was absolutely amazing. Our guide, Dwight, was super knowledgeable and the whole family loved our adventure.”

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Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua 2 People per Station - Arriving near English Harbour
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Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua 2 People per Station

15.Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua 2 People per Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $70

At the Academy of Rum near English Harbour, you taste a flight of locally made rums, learn how rum is distilled and aged, then blend your own flavor mix. Instructors guide you through the process, print a custom label, and seal a 750ml bottle for you to take home. The shared station is designed for two people.

“This was such a fun experience. The ladies who led our group were funny and full of knowledge about the process. My husband and I made 2 completely different flavors of rum. It makes for a nice way to remember our trip once home. Be sure to eat before you come - you will try lots of rum while there :)”

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