--- title: Barbados Highlights & Rum Tour lang: en type: tour city: Barbados country: Caribbean price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 62 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 11 of 13 (Rum & Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/barbados/tours/barbados-highlights-rum-tour/ --- # Barbados Highlights & Rum Tour **Guidekin's take:** This island route links Cherry Tree Hill, Morgan Lewis Windmill, Cattlewash and Bathsheba. Lunch, bottled water and hotel transfers are included, but at least two adults are needed for the tour to run. 4.66 from 62 reviews at €90 per person for 7h. In our comparison: #11 of 13 in Rum & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the beauty, history and flavor of Barbados on a memorable island adventure. Begin with a visit to the street where Rihanna once lived before heading to the East Coast. Stop at Cherry Tree Hill, then visit the historic Morgan Lewis Windmill, where you can enjoy Bajan Eats, local nibbles and refreshments at the Mosaic Café. Continue through Cattlewash to Bathsheba, home of the famous Soup Bowl, before visiting historic St. John’s Parish Church. Travel on to the Garrison Historic Area for a drive-through with historical commentary from your guide, sharing its military heritage and importance in Barbados’ story. Pass through Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your afternoon continues at the Mount Gay Visitors’ Centre, where guides share Barbados’ rum history before a tasting of Mount Gay’s signature flavors and aromas. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.66/5 from 62 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Beautiful (Barbados) Tours and Excursions Ltd - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.66 from 62 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 62. - 5 stars: 50 (81%) - 4 stars: 7 (11%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 2 (3%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - Lunch - Air-conditioned vehicle - Bottled water - Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide - Pick-up and drop-off from select Villas and Airbnb's on the south and west coasts - Hotel pick-up and drop-off ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Rising approximately 850 feet above sea level, Cherry Tree Hill offers one of...** (15m) - Rising approximately 850 feet above sea level, Cherry Tree Hill offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Barbados. From this scenic vantage point, visitors can admire the rolling landscape of the Scotland District, a unique region that covers much of the parish... 2. **Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill** (pass by, no stop) - The historic Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill, built in 1727, is a remarkable symbol of Barbados’ rich sugar-making heritage. Once one of many windmills that powered the island’s thriving sugar industry, it is now recognized as one of the last two functioning sugar windmills in the... 3. **Bathsheba Beach** (20m) - Bathsheba, located on Barbados’ rugged east coast, is one of the island’s most scenic coastal villages, famous for its dramatic landscapes, powerful Atlantic waves, and distinctive coral rock formations. According to local tradition, the village was named after the biblical... 4. **St. John's Parish Church** (20m) - Worship at St. John’s Parish Church has taken place on this site since 1645, making it one of Barbados’ oldest Anglican places of worship. The original wooden church was destroyed by fire in 1676 and replaced with a stone structure. After suffering damage from the hurricanes... 5. **Gun Hill Signal Station** (pass by, no stop) - is the best-preserved example of a network of military signal stations built across Barbados in 1818. Positioned high above the countryside, it served as an early communication system where lookouts identified approaching ships and relayed messages between stations using... 6. **Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club** (15m) - The Garrison Historic Area is one of Barbados’ most important heritage sites, with origins in the seventeenth century when British forces used the island as a strategic military base. To reduce the burden of housing soldiers, Barbados requested a permanent garrison, which was... 7. **Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop at Eden on the Sea Restaurant, located at Savvy o...** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop at Eden on the Sea Restaurant, located at Savvy on the Bay along the beautiful shores of Carlisle Bay. Set in a picturesque beachfront setting beside the gardens and pickleball courts, this charming restaurant offers the perfect place to unwind,... 8. **Bridgetown** (pass by, no stop) - On 5 July 1628, sixty-four settlers led by Charles Wolverstone arrived in Barbados and chose Bridgetown as the best location for a port, despite its unhealthy swampy land. The town was named after the Indian Bridge, built by the Amerindians. John Swan planned Bridgetown's... 9. **Visit Rihanna Drive, the neighborhood street in Bridgetown where internationa...** (15m) - Visit Rihanna Drive, the neighborhood street in Bridgetown where internationally renowned singer and entrepreneur Rihanna spent part of her childhood. Guests can see the exterior of the modest home where she lived before rising to global fame and learn about her journey from... 10. **Mount Gay Experience** (1h; admission included) - Discover the rich heritage of Barbados’ world-famous rum at the Mount Gay Visitor Centre, home to Mount Gay, the world’s oldest continuously operating rum producer, with a history dating back to 1703. Explore the story of rum’s origins in Barbados, where sugarcane cultivation... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - A minimum of two adults is required for this tour to operate. - If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking appropriate precautions before the tour and informing your guide in advance. While we understand that motion sickness can occur and will do our best to make you as comfortable as possible, please be aware that some of our island roads can be both winding and bumpy. We must also ensure the comfort of all our guests and maintain the cleanliness of our vehicles. If you become ill on board and vomiting results in the vehicle requiring professional cleaning, you will be responsible for reimbursing the driver for the cleaning fee before the end of the tour. The cleaning fee ranges from US$75 to US$150, depending on the extent of the cleaning required. - Minimum drinking age is eighteen years. - Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour will incur a cancellation penalty per person, in accordance with Mount Gay’s cancellation policy. - Not recommended for guests with limited mobility or anyone who has difficulty climbing stairs or walking on uneven surfaces. ## Compared with other Rum & Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 13** | €90 | 7h | 4.66 (62) | shared | | [Original Bajan Walking Food Tour](/caribbean/barbados/tours/original-bajan-walking-food-tour/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.85 (1605) | shared | | [Chocolate Factory Tour in Barbados](/caribbean/barbados/tours/chocolate-factory-tour-in-barbados/?format=md) | €23 | 1h | 4.94 (109) | shared | | [Stade's Rum Distillery Tour Experience](/caribbean/barbados/tours/stade-s-rum-distillery-tour-experience/?format=md) | €82 | 1h | 4.89 (140) | private | Ranked #11 of 13 in Rum & Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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