St. Kitts Island Highlights

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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided None
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible flat-soled walking shoes. Sun glasses and sunshade are also suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to navigate over paved, gravel and inclined pack dirt terraine. There are some steps at sites which are uneven. This tour can accommodate wheelchairs, walkers and canes with advance notice.

St. Kitts Island Highlights

Your St. Kitts Island Highlights Tour is chock full of interesting sites and informative background. It begins in the capital city of Basseterre. Founded in 1627 by the French, it served as capital of the French colony. By 1639, the town had become a large, successful port and was made the capital of the entire French West Indies colony, which included the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

When the British took control of the island in 1727, the city was made capital of the island. On your St. Kitts Highlights tour, you will see the British influence in the Georgian architecture, cobblestone streets, and the squares and monuments.

The city of Basseterre has had a tragic history, having been destroyed repeatedly by colonial wars, fire, earthquakes, floods, riots and hurricanes. Despite this, a considerable number of well-restored buildings still exist in downtown Basseterre.

Next on your St. Kitts excursion, you will visit Caribelle Batik, set on the grounds of Romney Manor. Using ancient Indonesian methods to keep the dye from reaching the material, Caribelle has created many designs for which they have become associated. During your St. Kitts excursion, you will see the artists demonstrating the techniques while you listen to an explanation from one of the experts. Then it's on to Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort is a monument to the ingenuity of the British military engineers who designed it and to the skill, strength and endurance of the African slaves who built and then maintained it. It is one of the best-preserved historical fortifications in the Americas. At the fort, a video presentation on the fortress is shown. This magnificent fortress, sitting impressively atop 38 acres of limestone and sulfur composites, is the result of 100 years of slave labor and has endured many wars fought between English, French and Spanish troops for its control.

From the fortress, your St. Kitts tour will return to the pier via the Basseterre Caribbean Sea coastal road.

4.5 Stars4.7 / 5  |  127 ReviewsReview This Tour
Great
February 22, 2023
Our guide was on time to pick us up. There were 6 guests. The tour was fun and informative. We had time to look around at various stops. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We all learned a lot about this beautiful island. Great value.
Reviewer: Laura Taylor
5 Stars
Very good tour
February 10, 2023
Leroy did a good job of guiding us through this tour. We had ample time to explore each stop and he drove us to heights of 1500 ft. above sea level on narrow and winding roads without invoking anxiety or fear!
Reviewer: Wandamaria Lopez
4 Stars
Beautiful Island!
January 21, 2023
Our friendly, knowledgeable, good-natured tour guide made our St. Kitts tour a success! The impressive Brimstone Hill Fortress Unesco Heritage site and its view of the island (monkeys too) were stunning! Albeit pricey, the Caribelle Batik merchandise and grounds were beautiful. The views of the Atlantic and Caribbean Sea were great. The peaceful vibe of this island and its upscale neighborhoods are tempting us to return for a longer stay there. Loved this tour!!
Reviewer: Sharon Safron
5 Stars
St. Kits Highlights
April 14, 2022
What a beautiful place to visit! The history of the island and the view. The guide was so patient, kind, waiting and helping everybody through the tour. We thank you for a wonderful experience.
Reviewer: Katya Valarezo
5 Stars
St. Kitts Island Highlights
April 13, 2022
Tour gave an overview of some of the island, our driver pointed out things of interest as we drove by which was informative. Enjoyed Brimstone Hill Fortress the best. Great views, worth the climb up the fort's steps. Romney Manor was pleasant, a small view into old plantation homes
Reviewer: Jamila Horabin
4 Stars
Interesting
March 14, 2020
Guide was extremely knowledgeable
Reviewer: Dani
4 Stars