The 10 Best Tours & Day Trips in Antigua

1.Adventure Antigua – The Xtreme Circumnavigation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $221Our pick

Adventure Antigua’s Xtreme Circumnavigation takes you around the island by fast powerboat in about six hours. You’ll visit Stingray City, eat lunch on Green Island, hear about Nelson’s Dockyard, snorkel at the Pillars of Hercules, and finish at Rendezvous Bay. Guides such as Captain David, Brendan, Lesley, Kimba, and Tyrese add history and humor along the way.

“Excellent itinerary, guides, food, drink and experience. The three guides provided us with one of the best experiences we have ever had on an excursion. They were happy, friendly, and super interactive. We were picked up and dropped off right beside our Virgin Voyages ship.”

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2.Scenic Full Day Tour of Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · from $142

Travel Antigua in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Leo, George, Deborah, or Keisha. You’ll visit Devil’s Bridge, Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard, Fig Tree Drive, and Darkwood Beach, with local lunch included. Pickup is available from hotels and the cruise terminal, and groups are limited to eight.

“Fun day out with the sites to visit in Antigua. Lunch was served. The drive was throughout the Island. The driver/tour guide Lyonel was very knowledgeable, kind and courteous.”

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3.Snorkel – Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $185

Spend about six hours aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran from Jolly Harbour, snorkeling at two sites before a beachside lobster lunch on Bird Island. Captain Demari and crew members such as Shaquante and Jovante help beginners in the water, while the crew serves drinks and handles the day’s details. Lobster is seasonal, with chicken or fish offered in May and June.

“The people working on the boat did a wonderful job and I could not have asked for a better and more entertaining staff”

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4.Antigua Round Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · from $93

Travel with a local guide around Antigua’s key sights, from English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard to Shirley Heights and Devil’s Bridge. Hotel and cruise pickup, entrance fees, and groups capped at 10 keep the outing simple. Guides such as Cyril, Leslie, Michael, Shaquille, and Blondelle are known for lively island stories, though vehicle space can vary.

“We had a great day with our guide. Very friendly and knew island extremely well. Beautiful stops. Wish we had more time at Navelyard National Park, but no regrets. Car was comfortable and cool ac helped. Highly recommend this tour and company. Driver was very relxed also.”

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5.Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $125

Spend about 4.5 hours touring Antigua with Johnny of Turtle Tales Antigua Tours & Snorkeling. Visit Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights, then snorkel from Galleon Beach in a calm harbor where turtles, octopuses, fish, and shipwrecks are often found. This is a private shore-snorkeling tour, not a boat trip.

“Johnny was very informative on the history of Antigua along with both the historical sites he took us to. He is also very knowledgeable when it comes to locating the marina life in Galleon Beach, we found 5 turtles, a stingray, lionfish and a jelly. I would like to personally thank Johnny for being so patient with me when I kept breathing through my nose whilst trying to get to grips with snorkeling for the first time. Swimming alongside the turtle was a dream come true for my nephew, which we have on video as provided by Johnny. I am so glad we went for this private tour rather than…”

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6.SoCoHo Eco Half Day – Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $135

Spend four hours with South Coast Horizons kayaking through a mangrove lagoon, riding by boat to Cades Reef, and snorkeling among tropical fish. Guides including Andrew, Jensen, Alex, Terry, and Swande are praised for patient help and island insight. Pickup, gear, snacks, water, fruit punch, and rum punch are included. Lunch is optional.

“Awesome tour Great guides Had a great time Highly recommended xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”

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7.Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $121

This private Antigua shore excursion gives you a fast, practical look at Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Devil’s Bridge, with port pickup, transport, and entrance fees included. Guides such as Cyril, Vernon, Benjamin, and Michael are praised for local stories and personal service, though meeting instructions need care.

“An extremely informative and excellent tour provided by Winston whose charm and local knowledge made it all the more enjoyable. Thank you Winston!”

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8.Private Antigua Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $130

Spend four hours touring Antigua in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Visit Weatherills Sugar Windmill, Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard. Guides including Carrick, Jerome, Rowena, and Ms Bliss add history, local food tips, photos, trivia, and flexible pacing.

“Great tour. Carrick was picked the 4 of us up from Sandals in a clean, modern van. He showed us all the sights and filled us in on the history of the island and pointed out various sights between our stops. He also kept us entertained along the ride. He got us black pineapple and mango from a roadside stand, had us try sugar cane at Betty’s Hope and served as driver, tour guide, photographer, quiz master and entertainer. Highly recommend this tour, and ask for Carrick, you won’t be disappointed!”

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9.Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $89Best value

Start with pickup and a short boat ride to a calm Antiguan bay. Guides such as Vashti, Beaver, Ernest, and Orville lead you through mangroves in transparent kayaks, then take you by boat to snorkel. Allow about three hours, plus time for showers, snacks, and rum punch afterward.

“One of the highlights of our time in Antigua, we had such a beautiful day. We were supposed to be with a big group, but 16 people had cancelled that morning. The team at ecotours still went ahead with our booking and took us on a private tour! Our guide was great vibes and super knowledgeable about the plants and animals around us - this is what made the trip so special. The water was super calm and clear, and the snorkelling part of the trip was spectacular. The little sandwiches and rum punch at the end were so good too!”

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10.Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $121

Visit Nelson’s Dockyard, Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, and English Harbour with a private driver-guide. Tours are limited to your group, often just two to four people, and guides such as Benjamin, Vernon, Cyril, and Gregory add local stories and flexible stops. Expect scenic drives, short visits, and about three hours in the vehicle.

“We were the only people on the tour this day so we’re taken round in a car. Syril our driver was fantastic, knowledgable, fun and patient. A great tour and gave us a real feel about the place.”

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