Barbados Trip Overview
The tour begins at Pelican Island, which was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle, in St Michael, Barbados. According to historical record, the island received its name from brown pelicans that would nest there. There is now a tourist attraction called The Pelican Village (“Pelican Crafts Centre”) in the area, a port, as a tribute to the separate island that once existed there. The Pelican Craft Center is the largest arts and crafts center in the Caribbean with shops and many workshops at which visitors can take a tour and watch the craftsmen creating glass creations, pottery and visit a cigar factory and see how cigars are made. All the crafts are designed and made by local Barbadians.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Barbados, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The tour begins at Pelican Island, which was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle, in St Michael, Barbados. According to historical record, the island received its name from brown pelicans that would nest there. There is now a tourist attraction called The Pelican Village (“Pelican Crafts Centre”) in the area, a port, as a tribute to the separate island that once existed there. The Pelican Craft Center is the largest arts and crafts center in the Caribbean with shops and many workshops at which visitors can take a tour and watch the craftsmen creating glass creations, pottery and visit a cigar factory and see how cigars are made. All the crafts are designed and made by local Barbadians.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Port of Bridgetown, Bridgetown Barbados
Meet your guide outside the Bridgetown and learn about the History of Pelican Island, a small uninhabited Island.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pelican Craft Center, Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown Barbados
Stroll across the street from the Bridgetown Port to Pelican Craft Center with your accredited guide to a spacious and attractive shopping center with 25 Shops, offering the very best of locally products made by Barbadians artisans.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pelican Craft Center, Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown Barbados
Stroll into Nafai Creations with our accredited guide, see a demonstration of the art of jewelry making. Make your own Jewelry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pelican Craft Center, Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown Barbados
Stroll with our accredited guide into the pottery shop and take a turn on the pottery wheel.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bridgetown, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Parish, Barbados
Stroll into the Cigar Factory with our accredited guide, and watch hand on to see how the cigar that is sought after by cigar connoisseurs the world over are made.
(optional)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pelican Craft Center, Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown Barbados
Stroll into Debbie Closet with our accredited guide and browse the fabulous collection of clothing, handbags, jewelry, and many more all made by Debbie
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pelican Craft Center, Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown Barbados
Stroll into Crystal Forms with our accredited guide, you be amazed at the beautifully designs crystal forms that will be demonstrated using flame work. Design your crystal form.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pelican Craft Center, Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown Barbados
Stroll with our accredited guide into Barbados art galleries to see the work of talented local artists. reflecting the culture, and heritage of Barbadians.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pelican Craft Center, Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown Barbados
Our accredited guide will show you the restrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bridgetown, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Parish, Barbados
Stroll into the UNESCO City of Bridgetown, with our accredited guide, strolling pass historic buildings, unto the Ideal Restaurant for lunch, and enjoy the local cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Bridgetown, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Parish, Barbados
Our accredited guide will assist you in your drop off location, be that Hotel or Bridgetown Port.
