Private Guided Tour of Historic Fortifications in St. George
About
Step inside Bermuda’s remarkable network of coastal defences on a private VIP tour of St. George’s and discover how this tiny Atlantic island became one of the most heavily fortified places in the British Empire.
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle reserved exclusively for your group, with a knowledgeable professional driver and a separate Bermuda Heritage Tours expert guide.
- Private experience
What to expect
- 1Begin in historic King’s Square as your expert guide introduces St. George’s and…Begin in historic King’s Square as your expert guide introduces St. George’s and Bermuda’s remarkable four centuries of military and maritime history and how it came to be known as "The Gibraltar of the West". 20 min
- 2See Bermuda’s first purpose-built government building, constructed in 1620 and once…See Bermuda’s first purpose-built government building, constructed in 1620 and once used to store the colony’s gunpowder. 5 min
- 3Gates FortExplore Gates Fort, an early coastal fortification strategically positioned to defend the narrow entrance to St. George’s Harbour. 15 min
- 4Alexandra BatteryDiscover Alexandra Battery, a British coastal fortification featuring massive guns and a rare surviving iron curtain defensive structure. 10 min
- 5Fort St. CatherineExplore Fort St. Catherine, Bermuda’s largest coastal fort, with its dry moat, drawbridge, underground passages and impressive collection of historic artillery. 30 min Admission included
- 6Explore Fort Albert, an imposing 19th-century British fortification built high above…Explore Fort Albert, an imposing 19th-century British fortification built high above Bermuda’s northeastern coastline and named for Prince Albert. 30 min
- 7Step inside the atmospheric ruins of the Unfinished Church, a striking 19th-century…Step inside the atmospheric ruins of the Unfinished Church, a striking 19th-century Gothic Revival landmark normally viewed only from outside. 15 min Admission included
- 8Tucker House MuseumVisit historic Tucker House, home of a prominent early Bermuda family with connections to the 1775 Gunpowder Plot and Bermuda’s colonial history. 10 min
- 9Fort GeorgeExplore Fort George, a little-visited hilltop fortification surrounded by a deep dry moat with commanding views of St. George’s and the surrounding coastline. 10 min
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What’s included
- Inclusions - tour can start at hotel or St. George's ferry Dock
- Bottled water
- Souvenir Guide Book
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Please Note - Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel guests will be met at the front door of the hotel. Guide will be holding a "Bermuda Heritage Tours" sign.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
This experience offers several meeting points. Confirm yours when booking.
Tucker's Point hotel guests can be picked up at hotel - please request when booking!
Tucker's Point hotel guests can be picked up at hotel - please request when booking!
Grotto Bay hotel guests can be picked up at hotel - please request when booking!
Mid Ocean hotel guests can be picked up at hotel - please request when booking!
Loren hotel guests can be picked up at hotel - please request when booking!
NCL Cruise Passengers - Choose this option.
St. Regis hotel guests can be picked up at hotel - please request when booking!
St. George's Club hotel guests can be picked up at hotel - please request when booking!