The 15 Best Tours in Antigua and Barbuda

Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation - The boat ride: exciting, fast, and sometimes rough

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

Circle Antigua by speedboat, swim with stingrays, snorkel at Pillars of Hercules, enjoy beach lunch, and see the island in one memorable day.

“It was a great choice of excursion during our vacation in Antigua! The operator is very easy to contact through WhatsApp. Mac, Dino and David made the activity safe and fun. Very informative as well. We get to explore around the beautiful island of Antigua. The free lunch, snacks and rum punch is a plus.”

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Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

2.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

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

Review the Antigua Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure, with sea scooters, turtles, shipwrecks, photos, pricing, pickup tips, and honest advice.

“Awesome Scooter and snorkeling activity. The guides and host were super pleasant and hospitable. The experience brought great pictures (included), water was warm clear blue and we saw various turtles, jellyfish, eels, fishes and a wrecked ship. The scooters were an awesome addition to snorkeling! If your resort is not listed on the pickup list on viator do not select other and pay for transportation, their isn't transportation available outside of there pickup. You'll have to schedule your own transportation.”

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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 top sights, from Devil’s Bridge to Nelson’s Dockyard, with local lunch, beach time, and hotel or cruise pickup.

“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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Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

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

Cruise from Jolly Harbour to Bird Island and Maiden Island for reef snorkeling, a beachside lobster lunch, rum punch, and open-bar relaxation.

“Lots of fun, bordering on too much fun. Good trip overall, fine snorkeling, saw several huge sea turtles, the lobster lunch was excellent. I gave it 4 stars because one of the three crew members (not the captain, thank goodness) began drinking, flirting, and dancing with several of the young women on the trip as the day went on. The women were into it and partying hard so it wasn’t like he was being overly aggressive or making unwelcome advances; it just felt unprofessional and a little unsafe to have a crew member taking shots and grinding with the guests. The captain and junior-most crew member were professional and acted…”

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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

Review of Adventure Antigua’s Eli’s Original Eco Tour, with snorkeling, Great Bird Island, Hell’s Gate, lunch, turtles, and mangroves.

“An amazing experience and great crew! Customer service was great beforehand and the excursion crew was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and helpful during the entirety of the trip.”

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Antigua Round Island Tour

6.Antigua Round Island Tour

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

See Antigua’s top sights in 3.5 hours, from Nelson’s Dockyard to Devil’s Bridge, with hotel or cruise pickup and a local guide.

“Had a wonderful tour with Cyril! Very friendly and knowledgeable. The trip started right on time and ended right on time. It is perfect for those who don't want a long beach day but want to see some of the historical sites that are popular in Antigua. It's plenty of time to get beautiful pictures and learn about this beautiful island. Cyril is friendly and very courteous! It ended up being a private tour with just us and our tour guide. Absolutely lovely and would highly recommend.”

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Antigua VIP Tours – Private Platinum Tour

7.Antigua VIP Tours – Private Platinum Tour

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

Review of Antigua VIP Tours’ six-hour private island tour, with forts, beaches, local lunch, drinks, flexible stops, and practical booking advice.

“This tour was simply outstanding. Our guide Stephan was so informative and helpful and we really liked his positive and fun attitude! The sites you visit are really nice and the guide leads you through while also giving time to explore at each siRead more”

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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

Explore Antigua by land and sea with Johnny, visiting Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and calm-water snorkeling at Galleon Beach.

“Johnny was professional and showed so much attention to detail for customer service. The entire experience was fantastic Nelson’s dockyard and Shirley heights again his knowledge was second to non. Snorkelling for over 30 years I’ve been trying to see a turtle under the water and Johnny located 2 of them along with lion fish, lobsters and numerous other types of marine life. This is the best tour I have ever had the privilege to be on it’s that good and I fully recommend people book with him. A nice person and he deserves the business and well worth the money”

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Nicole’s Table – All about Jerk

9.Nicole’s Table – All about Jerk

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

Learn jerk cooking in Nicole’s Antigua home, then enjoy rum punch, Caribbean dishes, recipes, and sea views over a four-hour lunch.

“This is a truly enjoyable and fun event. We were the first of our group to arrive and had a warm welcome from Nicole. 3 other couples joined us and we got on so well. We all prepared different aspects of the food which was then cooked in the kitchen. That's when the rum punch was served and it has to be the best we've tasted. The food was served outside with spectatcular views out to sea. We had our starters, jerk chicken and coconut tarts and all were superb. Our compliments to the chefs! Adam joined us with some great stories and all in all I can say this…”

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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

Bike through St. John’s, kayak a mangrove lagoon, swim at a beach, and walk to Fort James on Antigua’s friendly small-group tour.

“Our guides are amazing- so knowledgeable and such a passion for the island. Great entrepreneurial spirit. A great mix of activity without being too taxing in any area.”

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Tuk-Tuk Adventures Rainforest and Beach Hopping Tour

11.Tuk-Tuk Adventures Rainforest and Beach Hopping Tour

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

Explore Antigua by open-air tuk-tuk, from Fig Tree Drive rainforest and local fruit stands to three white-sand beaches.

“We had a very pleasant day with Daryl and enjoyed seeing a good bit of the island as we traveled to see three different beaches. It was a nice, easygoing day and some beverages and snacks provided.”

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

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

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

Taste Antigua on foot with seven local food stops, rum, history, and practical tips for this small-group St. John’s tour.

“Lori our guide was fab with lots of interesting facts. Had a great time trying different foods and of course lovely rum punch! Would definitely recommend!”

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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

Review of Antigua’s Stingray City tour, with round-trip transport, snorkeling, feeding, family tips, timing advice, and honest value notes.

“We were the first boat to arrive at the sand bar by about 15 minutes, which made the experience perfect! There were SO MANY rays that we got to feed and interact with; feeling them brush against our legs and being able to "pet" them as they swam by was a once in a lifetime experience. We love that we were able to interact with them in their natural habitat, without any nets or fencing to keep them contained (as other places have). The only caveat is to get there early in the day, as the more people arrived, the murkier the water got and the less interaction we were…”

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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 Antigua review: compare coastal and hill hikes, guides, views, fitness needs, transport, price, and practical tips before booking.

“Barry was a great guide for my husband and me. He was very patient with my needing to stop along the way. I would say this is moderate to difficult. It is very steep and rocky. The view is wonderful once you get to the top. Coming down is tricky because of the rocks and washed out areas. The oppressive heat and humidity doesn't help. I wouldn't recommend this unless you're in really good shape.”

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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

Make a custom 750ml rum at Antigua’s Rum Academy, taste local spirits, learn distilling basics, and leave with a personalized souvenir.

“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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