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The 6 Best Walking Tours in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Like all of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas has plenty of opportunities to lounge on the beach, splash in the sea, or amp it up with watersports. It also boasts a bountiful duty-free shopping scene – just be prepared to brave the cruise ship crowds. Charlotte Amalie swells with Danish colonial architecture and pirate legend. Shiver ye timbers at Blackbeard’s Castle, then work up an appetite by climbing the historic 99 Steps, constructed from the ballast bricks of 18th century Danish ships.
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1. The Ghosts of Piracy Past - Tropical Treasure Hunt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Experience our new spooky nighttime treasure hunt for a frighteningly fun evening! Use our lanterns and other tools to search for buried treasure while encountering a ghost of piracy past. We have partnered with Virgin Islands Eco Tours to provide your crew kayaks and a guide to explore the eerie St. Thomas mangroves to find clues during the adventure. Also take in the scenic sunset while experiencing a significant historical monument in Bluebeards Castle and the historical artifacts on display. Imagine the best of an escape room (solving clues as a group) but rather be stuck in one room, the island becomes your boundaries on a 4 to 5 hour adventure! This experience is 18 and up due to the spooky nature of the experience. No refunds will be given due to “scare factor” or the intensity of the attraction. Private groups only with at least 6 people to reserve the experience for your party. For smaller private groups please check out our other popular treasure hunts.
Inclusions: Enjoy one locally brewed craft beer or equal value drink., Bottled water, Use our Tropical Treasure Hunt adventure pack which includes tools to assist with solving clues during the adventure., Tropical Treasure Hunt Map. Clients have the opportunity to take home our trademark map for memories, Clients will enjoy an appetizer at the end of the experience. Snacks such as fruit snacks and oatmeal bars are included. Please eat dinner ahead of time., Air-conditioned vehicle, Pirate gear including hats and eye patches to get in the spirit are included.
Exclusions: Dinner is not included with the experience., Use of Snorkelling equipment, Bug spray. On the mangroves there can be mosquitoes and other insects. Please plan accordingly., A treasure (gift) is not included at the conclusion. For private groups clients can purchase a gift., Towels will not be provided. You will get wet on the kayak excursion and will need a towel.
Reviewed By MarleneL101
We had a really good time on the treasure hunt. At first we were not sure about doing the augmented version, but since we were with our special needs daughter, that worked out great. She was good at operating the iPad, so she was able to contribute the whole time, even if not understanding the clues. Anthony was great! So much fun and was especially good with our daughter. Fun way to spend a morning, get some island history and see a beautiful beach.
2. Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 275 reviews
If you’re the kind of traveler (not tourist) who likes to walk, listen, see and TASTE…this food tour is for you—a food tour and a city tour blended into one to make the most of your short stay on our sunny island. Indulge yourself with making your own Rum Cocktails – don’t worry, we’ll show you how! Dine through Charlotte Amalie and take in a full lunch progressively enjoyed across a mix of famous and hidden gem foodie haunts in the capitol city near both cruise ports. Savor Caribbean classics like flavorful curried chicken, slow roasted pulled pork tacos and local rum. Push your foodie IQ by trying creole “fungi” and fried yellow plantain. We’ll dig deep into the island’s rich past of pirates, rum and even delicious home made cakes. Let us show you our little slice of paradise and get you involved in the local food scene so you leave with the confidence and knowledge of a local. NOTE: We CANNOT accommodate vegans, but we can accommodate gluten free and vegetarians
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food tasting, Tour escort/host, Sightseeing tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 259kenah
this tour was great highly recommended be prepared to walk eat & drink rum.. the best part was making my own bushwacker
3. St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 93 reviews
Discover St. Thomas like never before with the island's only locally owned and operated walking food and tasting tour. You didn't come to the island to try fish tacos and typical tourist fare. Come off the beaten path and indulge yourself with a Bushwacker, a must-try while visiting the island and stop at eateries known for serving up "must try" local foods. Savor local favorites like scrumptious rum cake, Calalloo soup, saltfish quiche and island pate. This 2.5-hour tour is led by a local guide, informative and entertaining. Get current info on other things to do during your visit.
Inclusions: Beverages, Island Food Tasting. Tropical cool tea, calalloo soup, pate, sailfish quiche, Cruzan rum drink.
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Voyage287856
My fiancé and I took Gerard’s tour last week and absolutely loved it. His knowledge of history helped us understand the islands better. Emancipation garden was very moving for us. We loved that he took us to places to eat that we wouldn’t have found on our own. We liked his recommendations so much that we went back to MyBrothersWorkshop (mybrothersworkshop.org) and Gladys cafe for more food a few days later. Even got a cookbook signed by chef Julius Jackson. MBW is a place that shines with the people who run it, the food they share and the lives they change. Thx Gerard for your personal attention, your attitude about the island and for sharing it all. We loved it!
4. Fantastic St. Thomas Race
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 6 reviews
"A Truly Amazing Race"!! The Fantastic St. Thomas Race is a unique hybrid of a sightseeing tour and interactive mystery novel around Charlotte Amalie. Our races are unlike anything you've ever done before, and we offer an experience you will never forget. Great for the whole family! Great for Groups!
Inclusions: Every team will get one snack at the finish line and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages., Free admission to special places along the route
Exclusions: Transportation to starting line for land based guests
Reviewed By Aspen_Ashes
We loved this race. It was my favorite part of our whole trip. You don’t have to be super fit to compete. We had grandma on our team so it was walking at a very slow pace, but we still came in first before all the teams that were running. It just depends on solving the puzzles. There was a variety of tasks and we got to run around and see a bunch of Catalina. My 7-year old loved it too so it is great for the whole family. Matthew was a fantastic host.
5. Coral World Guided Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Join one of our engaging aquarium team members on a 30-minute naturalist guided tour of Coral World Ocean Park. As you walk through the park, you can see a variety of sea creatures in both indoor and outdoor exhibits and hear interesting and fun facts about our park residents. You get to learn about stingrays, turtles, fishes, birds, mangroves, and so much more as you interact with our team members as they tend to their daily duties caring for all the animals. The guided tour is a great opportunity to ask questions that may intrigue you during the visit. It’s a great activity for kids, who usually enjoy learning about the marine life and encountering animals up close in the touch pools. It’s equally fun for adults who want to learn about the wildlife, ecosystem, ocean conservation, and more. Private tours depart at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on designated dates. Free park admission with purchase of a Guided Tour
Inclusions: All day admission to Coral World Ocean Park, Souvenir Map
Exclusions: Transportation, Food and Beverage, Gratuity
Reviewed By Christan P
Ocean Parks like Sea World offer awesome dolphin shows. They introduce thousands to the incredible capabilities and personalities of dolphins and sea lions from bleachers. You might even get splashed. Coral World is a different. It's smaller. It offers close up, personal encounters with dolphins and sea lions, where you actually get in the water and touch and communicate with these amazing creatures. You WILL get wet, because you will be in the same pool with the dolphin or sea lion. We did both sea lion swim and dolphin swim. There is more contact with the sea lion, there is more communication with the dolphin. (By the way, just so you know what to expect, you will not ride on either animal. In our visit, there was no kissing or handshake with the dolphin, like some photos suggest, but we were able to issue 'commands' and plop a fish into its mouth). Which is better? I liked the sea lion better, my wife liked the dolphin better. It just depends on what you like. Since the trainer is dealing with a half dozen or so guests, instead of hundreds or thousands, you might expect the cost of the show will be a little higher. You'd be right. It's not cheap. The animals are carefully chosen and extensively trained. The trainers are also extensively trained, both in caring for the animals and caring for the guests. All that training is expensive. But how do you put a value on a once in a lifetime experience? Was it worth it? We say YES. We consider it a good value and the highlight of our island vacation. Our experience in the water hand-in-flipper with the sea lion was thrilling, seeing a dolphin jump out of the water at our 'command' are experiences we will never forget.
6. Charlotte Amalie Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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