St. John’s Trip Overview
Discover the beauty of city of St John’s on this 2½ hour sightseeing tour! Your guide will take you to many popular spots in the capital city including Heritage Quay, the town center, a vegetable market and more on this comprehensive tour.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: St. John’s, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting St. John’s, Saint John Parish, Caribbean
Discover the beauty of city of St John’s on this 2½ hour sightseeing tour! Your guide will take you to many popular spots in the capital city including Heritage Quay, the town center, a vegetable market and more on this comprehensive tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fort James, St. John’s Antigua
Fort James, named after King James II of England was built in the 18th Century because the British feared an invasion by the French. This fort was strategically built to guard the entrance of the St. John’s Harbor. It was armed with 36 guns and had barracks which accommodated 75 men. A few of the guns can still be seen at the ruins of this fort.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Btwn Newgate & Long Sts, St. John’s Antigua
The first cathedral was built in 1681, a simple wooden structure. This was replaced in 1745 after it was severely damaged by earthquake. The present structure as built in 1845.
Duration: 15 minutes
