The 10 Best Cultural Tours in U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands

November 25, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Made up of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, the laidback USVI offer sophisticated dining, turquoise waters and quaint towns. On St. Croix, Christiansted's colorful Danish Colonial buildings provide a lovely backdrop for dining or sailing. Underwater coral gardens are heaven for divers. On St. Thomas, shopping mecca Charlotte Amalie has hopping nightlife. Tranquil St. John offers quiet trails, secluded coves and lively Cruz Bay's shops and bars. Ferries and local air services link the islands.
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1. Local History, Beach & Fun in the Sun Four Hour Private Island Tour!

Saint John Ferry Terminal, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI Star Fish Tours & Taxi
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• Star Fish Tours & Taxi's Four Hour Island Tour is a combined historical and beach tour that last for four hours.  • We meet you at the Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal with a sign that says "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services".  • Your  safari will also have "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services written on them.  • You get to experience not just the natural beauty of St. John but also learn of our history, culture, and visit historical ruins. • Our tour guides are friendly, local and humorous! 

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By SkyDonkey

Hibiscus at StarFish Tours helped us arrange a very lastminute half-day private tour with a local driver, Douglas. We appreciate all the assistance, recommendations, and follow-up she provided as we were able to visit the National Park Visitor Center, Trunk Bay, Maho Beach, and the Annaberg Plantation Windmill the day before leaving the island. Douglas was very informative, accommodating, and professional and we essentially customized and made for a hop on/hop off tour.

2. Sightseeing and Swimming Excursion

Brenda And Franko's Fun Tours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Explore both land and sea during this 3 to 4-hour excursion around beautiful St. Thomas. Join the fun as we visit attractions like Mountain Top, Sir Francis Drake's Seat, Blackbeard's Castle, and Skyline Drive Scenic Overlook. For the beach portion of this excursion, relax, snorkel or swim at one of the island's amazing beaches like Emerald, Coki, or (Magen's - Requires a $5.00 admission to use.) From our rich islands' history, magnificent views, and stunning beaches, we aim to please you here on this island getaway. Our tours are offered in English, French, and Spanish..... C'mon down and experience why the islands are nice, so nice!

Inclusions: Hand sanitizer, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees for beaches are not included in this excursion. Magen's beach requires a $5.00 entry., Non-foldable wheel chairs are not allowed on this tour. Guests must be able to access all vehicles., Car seats are not included in this excursion., Foods and snacks are not provided as part of this excursion.

Reviewed By rochelleaguilera

Brenda was fantastic! We went for a tour and used the taco service. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

3. Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI Star Fish Tours & Taxi
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Your Private Four Hour Tour offers the best of both worlds.  You get the history of St. John, visit our historical sites and also get to enjoy, swim, sunbath and or snorkel at two of our most beautiful beaches.  Our guest get to interact with their driver/tour guide.  There will be refreshing drinks for the duration of the tour.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By SkyDonkey

Hibiscus at StarFish Tours helped us arrange a very lastminute half-day private tour with a local driver, Douglas. We appreciate all the assistance, recommendations, and follow-up she provided as we were able to visit the National Park Visitor Center, Trunk Bay, Maho Beach, and the Annaberg Plantation Windmill the day before leaving the island. Douglas was very informative, accommodating, and professional and we essentially customized and made for a hop on/hop off tour.

4. Shopping And Sightseeing Excursion

Brenda And Franko's Fun Tours
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This excursion is for shoppers as well as explorers. It begins with 2 hours in Charlotte Amalie and ends with another 2 hours of sightseeing around the island.

Inclusions: Hand sanitizer, water

Exclusions: snacks, lunch and dinner are not included in this excursion., All Fees and Taxes, Entrance fees to beaches or attractions are not included in this excursion., Restroom on board

Reviewed By rochelleaguilera

Brenda was fantastic! We went for a tour and used the taco service. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

5. Book Your Private Two & a Half Hour Island Tour today!

St John, USVI, Cruz Bay, St John 00831, USVI Star Fish Tours & Taxi
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Your tour is conducted by a native St. Johnian who have spent if not their entire lives, the majority of their lives living and experiencing St. John as children to adults first hand. Your guide takes their time to interact with you our guest and answer questions and or take pictures of you and your party. Adore your bird's eye view of the beautiful breath taking National Park's crystal clear beaches with your open aired safari where everyone has a window seat view.  Your tour features informative & historical commentary & is a Two & a Half Hours of fun!  The tour begin at your choice of time & departs at the Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal.  Your tour guide will have a sign and safari that says "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services". Enjoy complimentary soft drinks & water for the duration of your island tour experience.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By AlainaS2121

We really enjoyed Star Fish Tours. Our tour guide was born and raised on St John. She talked a lot about what it was like to grow up on the island and how locals used the flora for natural remedies, along with giving a thorough tour of the island. It was absolutely fascinating and I highly recommend to anyone. If it’s your first time, try to book one of the tours early in your trip. It will help to get your bearings.

6. The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

David's Fun Tours
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For the BEST private sightseeing tour combo in St. Thomas look no further! Explore all that St. Thomas has to offer with just you and your party! Get to experience a private sightseeing tour, a private historic tour, your pictures taken with your camera from tour guide including the views in the background, some fabulous duty free shopping, lunch at a delicious local restaurant, then swim/relax at Magens Bay Beach; one of the top ten beaches in the world or any beach of your choice. Guest are also free to add, delete, or customize this tour to there liking by adding or deleting any points of interest!

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, My service as a certified sightseeing and historic tour guide., Your pictures taken with your cameras including the views in the background., Private transportation

Exclusions: Admission to Magens Bay Beach., Lunch

Reviewed By randipaigep

We had such a great time in our tour!! David was the most patient, as well as fun guide, ever! We seen so much of the island many others would not. He will give you a personalized tour of the island, guaranteed!

7. Swim w/Turtles at St. John, Pizza Pi & Sunset Sail

American Yacht Harbor, Smith Bay Road, Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI Stormy Pirates Boat Charters
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4.9 based on 26 reviews

This personalized tour takes only a maximum of 12 guests. Enjoy a continental breakfast as you sails along the scenic North Shore of St. John and stops at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world; Maho Bay. Maho Bay is located in the Virgin Islands National Park (all park fees are included in the price) and where the turtles hang out. After your swim/snorkel with the turtles, we'll have a relaxing downwind sail & drop anchor at Christmas Cove, Great St. James Island, which is one of the most protected coves in the US Virgin Islands. Here we have time for more snorkeling while we wait for our pizzas to be delivered via dinghy, from Pizza Pi which has been featured on the Food Network and HGTV as the only floating Pizza Boat in the entire world. After enjoying Pizza, we will sail to beautiful Honeymoon Beach, St. John where you can swim in and enjoy an ice cold beverage from Bikini's Beach Bar. We welcome you back on the boat with fresh baked cookies as we sail back home.

Inclusions: We offer an Open Bar and Light snacks on board, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Restroom on board, Captain, Mate and Fuel are all included in the price

Exclusions: Lunch at Pizza Pi is NOT included. Please bring cash or credit card to pay for your lunch, Crew Gratuity in NOT included. Customary Crew Gratuity is 20% of the price of the trip.

Reviewed By schicklerorg

Stormy Pirates was an awesome full day of fun in the sun, on the water, with some new found friends and a crew that were definitely on their "A" game. Capt Adam navigated to multiple beach/bars and first mate Amanda made sure our drinks were always full while on board. I highly recommend doing this trip early in your stay as you get to see a good variety of what the islands have to offer. Bring plenty of sunscreen, a water shirt and a few bucks for the bars. All else is taken care of for you, including a perfectly timed stop at the Pizza Boat. They even have snorkel gear to use while at Water Island or Coki Beach. Ask Adam where the turtles are. Thanks again A team. You guys rock.

8. 2-Day Adventure Tour of St Thomas and St John

Stthomastour.com
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Complete your dream vacation to the Virgin Islands by visiting both St. Thomas and St. John. This 2-day tour is the perfect overview of St Thomas and St John's history and culture as well as beaches, scenic views and local cuisines. Explore both islands with a local professional guide to ensure the best use of this 2-day tour. Enjoy stops in St Thomas which includes: Mountain Top (for duty free shopping), Drake's Seat and Skyline Lookout, beach time at a local beach. Enjoy St John stops such as National Park and Annaberg Sugar Plantation before relaxing on the white sand of Trunk Bay Beach.

Inclusions: Pick-up at both cruise ports in St. Thomas, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local driver/guide, National park fees

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch & Additional food and drinks, Magens Bay Beach entrance, Gratuities - recommended, Round-trip ferry tickets to St. John

Reviewed By NinaGrand4

I enjoyed my tour and the guide was informative and funny. I like that they gave us time to sightsee and take pictures along the way. Plus giving us time to relax on the beach as well.

9. St Croix Island Tour

St. Croix, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Great Exploration Tours
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Begin your 5-hour tour of fun and excitement with a visit to the rain forest, sightseeing at historical Columbus Landing Site at Salt River Point and wander around the largest town in St. Croix for an hour of shopping and sightseeing in Christiansted. Wander with your friends or family in this beautiful town filled with remarkable quality architecture, with cobblestone walkways shaded by large arched galleries. The once prestigious residences and mercantile shops of the wealthy Danes, today forms the shopping and restaurant district. The people are reserved and friendly and a smile would go a long way to starting the day off right.

Inclusions: Local driver/guide, Meet up at Taxi Stand in Christiansted

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal Expenses, Taxes, Service and Admission Fees beyond the itinerary., Lunch

Reviewed By Austgrl

We had high expectations from some of the reviews and most were met. The tour of St Johns was relatively quick giving us plenty of beach time - more than 3 hours with still plenty of time to get back to the ship. Trunk Bay is beautiful!!! The trip turned for the worse when we were picked up by Kenneth. He is a vial human being. Without going through all the details, they’re on other review sites, Kenneth made everyone on the Jeepney feel extremely uncomfortable and was unbelievably unprofessional. He was argumentative, condescending and plain rude. There was my husband and myself and a group of four. They were equally disturbed. Beware is you take this trip if you get Kenneth of Kenneths Taxi. My advice look for a different company offering the same trip. Probably the best way to avoid this man.

10. Charlotte Amalie Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rothschild Francis Market Square, Strand Gade, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00801, USVI Citywalkz Ltd t/a Citywalks World

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. This exotic audio guided tour of Charlotte Amalie, the largest city in the US Virgin Islands will take you through an incredible journey where you will be enchanted with sights such as Blackbeard’s Castle and the King’s Wharf

Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map Exclusions

Exclusions: Audio Device, Transportation, Food/Drinks, Headphones

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