Things to do in Barbados

Ride a tram through magnificent caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, and cascading underground waterfalls in the heart of Barbados.

Swim alongside graceful green and hawksbill turtles in calm, shallow waters just off a white-sand beach near Bridgetown.

Step back in time at a 17th-century sugar plantation house and rum distillery, then ride the heritage railway through mahogany forests.

Taste the world's oldest commercial rum at its birthplace with a guided tour of the working distillery and a sensory rum-pairing experience.

Marvel at expert surfers tackling powerful reef breaks at this world-famous right-hand wave, framed by dramatic rock formations and foaming tides.

Float above a protected coral reef teeming with tropical fish just metres from the shore, with marked snorkel trails and a sunken statue.

Bite into the iconic Bajan sandwich—crispy fried flying fish in a soft salt-bread bun—from a beloved seaside shack on Bay Street.

Walk through the restored plantation home where the young George Washington stayed in 1751, part of the UNESCO-listed Garrison area.

Descend into a lush sinkhole garden where terraced paths wind among rare plants, hidden benches, and classical music drifting from hidden speakers.

Dance under the stars, feast on grilled marlin and macaroni pie, and mingle with locals at the island's liveliest weekly street party by the fishing boats.

Explore a historic Caribbean capital with well-preserved colonial architecture, vibrant shops, and a military garrison dating to the 17th century.

Stop at this breezy ridge for sweeping views of the rugged Atlantic coastline and lush cane fields, framed by ancient mahogany trees.

Climb down into natural limestone caves at the island's most northerly point, where sea anemones dot rock pools and waves crash against weathered cliffs.

Wander through a natural mahogany forest where free-roaming green monkeys, tortoises, deer, and agoutis cross your path at feeding time.

Stroll a scenic seaside boardwalk linking sandy coves and turquoise bays, with views of swaying palms and swimmers darting through clear water.

Tour a beautifully preserved 17th-century plantation home filled with antique furniture, carriages, and baroque cellars that survived slavery and storms.

Descend to a sunken 120-metre freighter encrusted with corals and patrolled by curious barracuda and turtles, directly off the Bay's soft sand.

Spend a twilight Sunday with a rum punch in hand watching thundering ponies on the lush polo fields of the west coast's high society.

Sample the tangy, spicy pickle-meat dish with steamed sweet potato and cornmeal that defines local weekend lunches at the Oistins fish market.

Enter the calm, glassy sea from a quiet west-coast beach to casually snorkel with gentle turtles that glide inches away from swimmers.

Browse galleries covering Amerindian settlers, rum-soaked colonial life, and natural history inside a former 19th-century military prison at the Garrison.

Trek into the green hills of St. Andrew to discover a family-run pottery where traditional clay pots are still shaped and fired in open kilns.

Follow the strip along a lively 1.5km stretch of the south coast for tropical cocktails, beach bars, and live music that goes until dawn.

Arrive at dawn to watch racehorses being walked and bathed in the sea by their grooms, a surreal and timeless Barbadian scene beside the historic racetrack.

Lose yourself in six acres of exotic flowers, orchids, and cascading streams set on a hillside with views of the Bathsheba coastline.