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title: Private V.I.P sightseeing, Shopping and Beach Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 454
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 38
duration_minutes: 360
languages: [de, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 13 of 22 (Island Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-v-i-p-sightseeing-shopping-and-beach-tour/
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# Private V.I.P sightseeing, Shopping and Beach Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Shape the island sightseeing, shopping and beach itinerary around your interests on a private tour for your party. An air-conditioned vehicle, guiding and a cooler of drinks are included; food is excluded and pricing is per group. 4.79 from 38 reviews at €454 per group/vehicle for 6h.

In our comparison: #13 of 22 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Tours are now in social distancing format. Tour the island with family or friends with a personal tour guide that will give you all the history and information about the island, in a fully air-conditioned vehicle. This private tour is highly exclusive and will be tailor-made to suit your every need. Get greeted by red carpet and flower necklaces then have the time of your life as we show you the best high lights of the island. Email us and we will help you create your own itinerary. You can choose to do sightseeing at our main attractions including the Maho beach to watch the planes land and take off while others get sand blasted from the engine blast. Experience our duty free and tax-free shopping for real Cuban cigars, best prices on alcohol and fine jewelry. Visit the bird park or the Rum distillery, lounge at the Amsterdam cheese and liquor store to sample free cheese and rum then go to a local restaurant. Do it your way, Book now and let the fun begin.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €454 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: St. Maarten Presidential Tours
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.79 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 38.

- 5 stars: 34 (89%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (5%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- A professional tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A private tour that you will forever remember
- VIP red carpet treatment and necklaces
- A cooler filled with free ice cold drinks (wate, sodas, beers and rum punch)

## Not included

- Food

## Itinerary

1. **Philipsburg** (1h) - Sightseeing, shopping and beach
2. **Maho** (1h) - Spend time at the main attraction of the island and watch the planes land and take off and sip on some coladas. Visit a casino if you are felling lucky
3. **Marigot** (1h) - Hike the biggest fort on the island, eat some local food and try the best french bakeries.
4. **Grand Case** (30m) - The world famous lolo's. Hang out with the locals and experience our culture.
5. **Orient Bay** (1h) - Relax in a beach chair under an umbrella or do some great water sports.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €454 | €227 |
| 4 | €454 | €114 |
| 6 | €454 | €76 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Island Sightseeing Tours start at €36 per person.

## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #13 of 22** | €454 per group | 6h | 4.79 (38) | private |
| [Boomerang's Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/boomerang-s-best-of-st-martin-maarten-swim-with-turtles/?format=md) | €144 | 7h | 4.94 (630) | shared |
| [The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-best-of-st-maarten-private-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | €327 per group | 5h | 4.91 (587) | private |
| [Private Island Tour - Sint Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-island-tour-sint-maarten/?format=md) | €172 | 3h | 4.92 (243) | private |

Ranked #13 of 22 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €172, median €75; typical length 4h. 6 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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