A Guided Walking Tour of Historic Speightstown with a Sunset Dinner

Description

Brief History

Speightstown, the second largest town in Barbados, is located along the north-west coastline and prides itself with a long standing and fascinating history. The settlement town started around 1630 and is named after William Speight, the former landlord. Speightstown was the main Barbados port serving England, “the motherland”. The town was aliased Little Bristol due to its strong British presence.

In 1652, a difference in loyalty in Barbados made Admiral George Ayscue, under the command of Oliver Cromwell, try reclaiming the port of Speightstown. The Barbadians, being loyal to Charles I, refused to recognize Cromwell’s authority and for six months, Ayscue was unable to land on Speightstown. Ayscue eventually landed on the island with the help of a defector.

In 1652, the "Charter of Barbados" agreement was signed and Barbados became the first island to attain previously unheard of privileges, in particular, tax regulation by their own, a Barbados General Assembly. This town should definitely be in your list of places to visit while on a trip to Barbados.

Tour Description 

Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Look no further! This tour takes you for a relaxing and informative stroll through the quaint town of Speightstown which is always awash with activity but somehow maintains its British colonial charm. Our tour package, which is tailored for small groups, is aimed at maximizing the authentic experience of a Speightstown tour through the eyes of an informed local.

You will get to learn the stories behind the 17th century architecture historic buildings as you experience the sense of development which is evident by the integration of modern architecture. To top it up, you will go on a tour of the first floor of the Arlington House Museum and learn much more about the cultural history of Speightstown and Barbados as a whole. You will visit the forts that Little Bristol used for protection.

Get to easily interact with the people of Speightstown as the wayside hawkers and rum shops are still very much a part of this town, and on our tours, you are sure to encounter one or two such characteristics of this unique town. The tour will be concluded in the evening with a scrumptious dinner at the Rum shop with a breathtaking view of the sunset. After you have experienced one of our tours to this forgotten town – Speightstown will never be the same for you!

This tour is ideal for

• Locals 
• Cruise passengers 
• Long stay passengers in local hotels or homestays like Airbnb. 
• You 
• As an addition to any Barbados vacation packages 

What to expect; 

• Be transposed back in time. 
• Hear intriguing stories of Speightstown. 
• Hear about the Doctor who always went to Belleplaine 
• See the canons that protected Little Bristol. 
• Meet the street vendors. 
• Have dinner at a Rum shop while watching the sun bid you goodnight. 
• Experience comfort and leisure of all this with the aid of Orpheo Audio Tour (OTG) equipment.

Things to note 

1. Light snack and dinner will be provided. 
2. You may bring your own headphones however earpieces will be available. 
3. Comfortable walking shoes, and weather gear, just in case of a few drops of rain, is encouraged. 
4. Starting Point : Roundabout at entrance to Speightstown 
5. Assembly Time: 15 minutes before departure time