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Barbados Private Rum Tasting & East Coast Tour

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Trip Highlights

Discover a working rum distillery set within a historic former sugar plantation. Image suggestion: Foursquare grounds, factory exterior or tasting area.
Experience a historic plantation estate featuring a Jacobean great house, gardens and rum distillery.
Learn about Barbados rum production while exploring historic stills at this beachfront distillery.
Enjoy Barbados’ countryside, communities, coastlines and landmarks along the most suitable route.
Begin and end your private experience at your hotel, villa, cruise terminal or another agreed location.

Description

Begin your experience with convenient pick-up from any location in Barbados. This private rum and island tour allows you to choose any two participating distilleries to visit, creating an itinerary based on your interests and preferred rum experiences. Between distillery visits, enjoy a guided tour of Barbados featuring scenic countryside, historic communities, coastal views, and notable landmarks along the most suitable route. The sightseeing stops and areas visited will depend on the distilleries selected, allowing the itinerary to flow comfortably while showcasing more of the island.

Itinerary

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Traveler pickup is offered. We pick up from anywhere in Barbados. Airports: Grantley Adams Intl Airport, Bridgetown Barbados Ports: Cruise Terminal, Bridgetown Bridgetown BB BB23026, Bridgetown, Barbados Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
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Explore the beautifully preserved great house, antique-filled museum, and vibrant gardens before enjoying breathtaking views from Cherry Tree Hill. Don’t miss the on-site rum distillery, where award-winning Barbados rum is crafted. Perfect for history lovers, cultural explorers, and rum enthusiasts, St. Nicholas Abbey is a highlight of any Barbados island tour.
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Travel through Barbados along a route planned around your two selected distilleries. The journey may include scenic coastlines, countryside, historic communities, plantation landscapes and notable landmarks. As you ascend Cherry Tree Hill, you’ll be greeted by a picturesque drive flanked by these towering mahogany trees. At the top, the view opens up to the lush Scotland District, a region known for its rolling hills and verdant valleys. This spot is perfect for capturing stunning photographs, enjoying a peaceful moment, or simply taking in the natural beauty of Barbados.
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Enjoy lunch at a suitable restaurant along the route. The location will be selected according to the day’s itinerary and the distilleries chosen.
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If you love rum and history, you will love the Foursquare Rum Factory and Heritage Park! This amazing place is located on a former sugar plantation in the southern countryside of Barbados. You can tour the modern and computerized rum factory and learn how they make some of the best rums in the world, such as Doorly’s, Old Brigand and E.S.A.Field. You can also sample their delicious rums at the Copper Still bar for a small fee. Don’t forget to visit the Heritage Park, where you can admire the historic buildings, colonial architecture and folk museum. You can also enjoy the beautiful gardens, art, and craft shops, and food and drink stalls. Foursquare Rum Factory and Heritage Park is a must-see attraction for anyone who wants to experience the culture and spirit of Barbados.
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After the final visit, relax during the return journey to your original pick-up location or another prearranged drop-off point.

Tour info

Duration
5 to 6 hours
Group Size
1 to 6 people
Price starts at
$261.41
Languages
English

Why take this tour?

Discover the history, craftsmanship and flavours behind Barbados rum on a private experience designed around your interests. Visit any two of the island’s four renowned distilleries: Foursquare Rum Distillery, St. Nicholas Abbey.

Each location provides a different perspective on Barbados’ rum heritage. Between visits, enjoy a private guided drive through Barbados. Your sightseeing route will be planned around the selected distilleries and may feature coastal scenery, countryside, historic communities and notable island landmarks.

With private transportation, flexible routing and convenient island-wide pick-up and drop-off, this experience combines Barbados rum, history, culture and scenery into one memorable island adventure.

Foursquare Rum Distillery

Explore Foursquare Rum Distillery and Heritage Park, located on the grounds of a former sugar plantation in the Barbados countryside. Visitors can discover the property, view elements of the rum-production process and visit the tasting area. Foursquare is known for producing brands such as Doorly’s, Old Brigand, E.S.A. Field and Foursquare Rum. Access is normally available during weekday business hours and may not include a formally guided tour. After exploring the windmill, enjoy a delightful lunch at Mosaic at the Mill. This charming restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes, blending local flavours with international cuisine. Whether you choose a fresh seafood dish, a hearty salad, or a traditional Bajan meal, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your taste buds. The restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere and scenic views make it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a meal.

St. Nicholas Abbey

Experience a historic plantation estate featuring a 17th-century Jacobean great house, museum, gardens, sugar-production heritage and an on-site rum distillery. Available experiences may include the Great House, a guided distillery presentation, rum tasting and the Heritage Railway. Railway journeys and premium rum experiences must be selected and reserved separately when required.

Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Admission fee

Excluded

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Things to know

Pricing

Pricing starts at USD $429.52 per passenger and greatly decreases with each additional passenger.

Tour Hours

The tour is about 5 hours.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Return details

Returns to the original departure point

Departure details

Traveler pickup is offered. We pick up from anywhere in Barbados. Airports: Grantley Adams Intl Airport, Bridgetown Barbados Ports: Cruise Terminal, Bridgetown Bridgetown BB BB23026, Bridgetown, Barbados Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • We pick up from anywhere in Barbados.

Booking in advance

Can be booked no later than 24 hours before start time.

Recent Reviews

7 Verified reviews
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Dreamer38832

July 17, 2026

Jamar our tour guide was awesome! He took care of all details. We just showed up and enjoyed ourselves. After our first distillery tour, we wanted to grab a little food before the next tour. He found this little hut (I think they’re called rum shops) on the side of the road where…

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Christopher S

August 13, 2025

We had the best time! The tour started with a special surprise treat and then we were off to explore the rum distilleries of Barbados. We came for the rum but learned so much about the island as we drove to each distillery. 1000% recommend this tour!

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Paula M

July 29, 2025

Jamar was an amazing guide and kept things moving at a productive pace and still have an enjoyable time. We enjoyed all of our stops and learned a great deal about the places we visited in Barbados. In fact, we had so much fun, we booked another excursion with Jamar for later in …

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