Historical Tour

General information

Destination
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Program details

Take a tour of the island of St. Thomas while being driven in air conditioned comfortable vehicles.



The Virgin Islands' astounding beauty has long overshadowed their unique history - at least in the eyes of most visitors. But for people interested in learning about the islands' most fascinating past, there is plenty to see and do!



Travel in comfort aboard our air-conditioned luxury buses, which feature large vista windows that are perfect for sightseeing!



Highlights include:



Fort Christian, a U.S. National Landmark, is the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands and home to the Virgin Islands Museum. You can find early island memorabilia and olds maps trace the islands’ history.

Market Square, a bustling produce marketplace, was once one of the West Indies' busiest 18th-century slave markets.

Blackbeard Castle, known during colonial times as Skytsborg, this 17th-century fortified tower also serves as a popular restaurant and hotel. Government Hill, looming over Charlotte Amalie, stands Blackbeard's Castle.

Government House has been the center of government in St. Thomas since the mid-1860s. Located in the hills not far from the heart of Charlotte Amalie, visitors interested in seeing St. Thomas's political life may tour the building's first two floors.

The 99 Steps, made by bricks that were once used as ballast on Danish and British ships, were built into the hillside to keep the orderly grid of the city intact These steps were built by the Danes in the mid-1700s who found “step-streets” to be the easiest way to climb up and down the steep hills of Charlotte Amalie. The bricks used to construct the steps were originally brought from Denmark as ballast in the holds of trading ships. There are actually 103 steps.

Mountain Top, located on the highest point of St. Thomas, Mountain Top affords visitors stunning panoramic views of Magens Bay, St. John and the British Virgin Islands from its expansive observation deck. One of the first attractions on the island, Mountain Top is best known for its world famous banana daiquiri and wide array of duty-free shopping.



Languages

English