The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Basseterre, St. Kitts

January 21, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Nestled between the Caribbean and lush mountains, Basseterre has a long history of colonial struggle that is reflected in its architecture and cultural monuments. The National Museum, St. George's Anglican Church, the Circus area and Independence Square all give glimpses to the city's past. But most travelers do not come to Basseterre for history; they come for the beaches, resorts and marinas, offering ample snorkeling, windsurfing, diving, sunbathing and golfing opportunities.
Restaurants in Basseterre

1. Grey's Island Excursions

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5.0 based on 834 reviews

Grey's Island Excursions

Grey's Island Excursions is owned and operated by Thenford Grey who is one of the premier tour operators on St. Kitts.This award winning company offers tours & excursions that include "The Tour", "Volcano Tour", "Rain forest Tour" and "Capital and Beach Splash".Grey's Island Excursions focuses on offering the highest quality tours at a value price point which is why we have thousands of satisfied customers and positive reviews.Thenford Grey invites you to "Come experience St. Kitts with US!"

2. Myislands Tours by Javin

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5.0 based on 361 reviews

Myislands Tours by Javin

Explore the island of St. Kitts: hike into the rainforest, see the sights and explore the underwater life on a snorkel safari. Let us show you the real St. Kitts!

3. Welcome Tours St. Kitts and Nevis

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5.0 based on 930 reviews

Welcome Tours St. Kitts and Nevis

Welcome Tours is one of the top Independent tour companies on St Kitts and Nevis. They have an exciting selection of tours, tailored to suit every need and pocket. Their tours are reasonably priced and some ridiculously low, ensuring that every one can have a great tour experience . They are very passionate in showing you the true natural beauty of the twin Island Paradise, and strive hard to give you the best possible authentic experience, relaxing, adventurous, and fun. They also understand that your cruise or stay, may be a once in a lifetime experience, and therefore strive to make sure that THEIR input is a joyful one!! ..so YOU can have the time of your life! They find this approach very much appreciated by their past and present customers, so choose, book them and enjoy..............WELCOME aboard!!

4. St. Kitts SUP Safari

South Friars Beach Ship Wreck Beach Bar & Grill, Basseterre St. Kitts +1 869-662-9605 [email protected] http://www.stkittssupsafari.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

St. Kitts SUP Safari

Standup Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a sport that everyone can enjoy regardless of ability or size. It can provide you with the perfect whole body and core workout, or it can be the most peaceful way to get out and explore the beautiful coastline of St Kitts while "walking on water."

5. La Casa Del Habano St. Kitts

Building 29 Port Zante, Basseterre St. Kitts +1 869-466-1904 [email protected] http://lacasadelhabano.kn
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La Casa Del Habano St. Kitts

La Casa Del Habano St. Kitts is located at the bustling Port Zante in downtown Basseterre, St. Kitts-Nevis. Recently renovated and upgraded, we offer only authentic Cuban Cigars, fine wines and spirits in a relaxed and mature entertainment.

Reviewed By JohnnyInDC

On another cruise with friends with a stop at Basseterre, St Kitts. One of my favorite cigar lounges, Casa del Habano is located right in the port’s touristy shopping center (upstairs level). It’s an oasis, Cuban cigars, Cuban rum, Cuban music, leather couches, air conditioned, quiet, and Orlens, the manager, providing knowledgeable advice on cigars. I bought a few boxes of H. Uppman and a single Trinidad robusto to smoke right away. Orlens cut the cigar for me, toasted the foot and bought me a glass of Havana Club rum. It was 90 minutes of pure vacation from the world! If you are a member of the “brotherhood of the leaf”, this lounge will be memorable. Send the wife and kids to the beach, and spend an hour indulging yourself.

6. Greg's Safaris

Wigley Avenue Fortlands, Basseterre 00265 St. Kitts +1 869-662-6002 [email protected] http://www.gregsafaris.com
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4.5 based on 932 reviews

Greg's Safaris

Greg was born and brought up on St. Kitts and Nevis and following his return home from College in Nova Scotia Canada in 1980, started working at his Parents hotel, the Ocean Terrace Inn, with one of his jobs being to do tours for the hotels guests. While growing up on St. Kitts, Greg's parents became leaders in the local Tourism Industry, starting one of the first hotels in the islands, with Greg's Dad, eventually receiving the "Order of the British Empire" (OBE), from the St. Kitts Government for his outstanding achievements in local Industry. This has given Greg a unique grounding as well as a deep sense of understanding for his home country and coupled with his tourism training abroad, has allowed him to become one of leading and longest serving tour guides in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Greg and his team of certified Tour Guides have won many awards from the Tourism Authority for their businesses high standards of service. From the very beginning Greg has used modified, 4X4 Land Rovers to do his "unique" island Safaris with. Being specially made, the 8 Land Rovers he uses today, are all open sided with mostly forward facing, stadium orientated seating, that provide his guests with the best way to experience exploring beyond the shores of St. Kitts and Nevis. Greg's Safaris is the only tour company in the Federation that uses 4X4 Land Rovers for touring on both islands! For your private, half days hiking pleasure, Greg has created two "unique looped hiking trails", one at the Phillips Mountain Valley (2 miles long), and at the other at the Wingfield River Valley (2 1/2 miles long), on St. Kitts. His company is also the only one on St. Kitts to offer driving tours from coast to coast through the lushly forested interior and while traveling through the mountains his guests would have access to a private 5 acre "mountain top property", perched1000 feet sea level, a place of cool temperatures and breathtaking views, that can only be experienced on a "one of kind" 4X4 Safari Tour with him and his guides. Greg is one of the founding members of the St. Christopher National Trust and as well, sits on the Central Forest Reserve National Park Committee. He is also a Life Member of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Brimstone Hill National Park and is also part owner of Sky Safaris, a company he started in 2009.

Reviewed By attilay2019

I recommend this tour, since I have learned a lot about the history of Island, which is accompanied with great views and delicious offerings of local fruits of this Island.

7. Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant

Wilkin Street Fortlands, Basseterre St. Kitts +1 869-465-6060 [email protected] http://www.palmscourtgardens.com
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4.5 based on 403 reviews

Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant

Palms Court Garden is the exquisite privately owned property with stunning views on the Basseterre harbor. Its lush beautiful gardens host a spectacular infinity pool (open for visitors, reservations recommended as chairs are limited) a bar, restaurant (breakfast & lunch daily, dinner for groups 10+ only) , the production site of Shell Works St.Kitts and its gift boutique. Visitors may watch as beautiful shell & jewelry creations develop right in front of their very eye. Shopping opportunity in the adjacent gift boutique.

Reviewed By linsp2015

We came into the cruise port and needed a relaxing day - we booked this from home through trip Advisor. Excellent view over the cruise port, great staff - very relaxing day with good food and drink!

8. Shipwreck Beach Bar & Grill

South Friars Beach South Friars Bay, Basseterre St. Kitts +1 869-764-7200 http://www.shipwreckbeachbarandgrill.webs.com
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Shipwreck Beach Bar & Grill

Reviewed By Morasch - Canada, null

Shipwreck and the other bars on this beach were evicted as of February 28th, 2018 to make way for the Ritz Carlton hotel development. SO DISAPPOINTING as this was our favourite hangout on the island 3 years in a row, and for so many others who come year after year to visit this rustic "Robinson Crusoe" beach bar. A popular spot for locals, visitors and part-time residents alike. Food and Drinks awesome, and the daily feeding of the monkeys a big attraction, also the live band on Sundays. Apparently this bar will be relocated but it will never have the same appeal and ambiance as this amazing beach location. A shame to see big hotels taking over the beaches which are supposed to be available to the public.

9. A Taste of St Kitts

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4.5 based on 60 reviews

A Taste of St Kitts

City & Island Tours to help you experience the best food and drink St Kitts has to offer. Spend the day capturing St Kitts like never before. Our tours are designed for you to experience the island through our picturesque views, stops that are not on a traditional tour, and make your time in St Kitts memorable. We were recently named Luxury Travel Guide's Culinary Experience of the Year for Saint Kitts &Nevis 2016.

10. Kantours

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Kantours

Kantours is a full service destination management and tour business operating in St. Kitts and Nevis for over 35 years. We own a number of tours (ATV; SNUBA; Zipline; Cooks Tour; Rum Tour) as well as a fleet of vehicles, including wheelchair accessible buses and luxury vehicles. We also manage an 18th Century French Great House, Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden from where we run a number of unique Tours (Fairview Rum Tour; Caribbean Cooks Tour). We also work with select tour vendors who exemplify excellent customer service.

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