Sightseeing but not a beach day.

[Cwrkr]

Looking for suggestions for a day in Antigua. We live in Florida near the beach. I know that the beaches in Antigua are much more beautiful but we’re not beach people. We like sightseeing, casual eating, quaint shops and people watching. What areas would fit our bill? Thanks,

 

 

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[Ashland]

Looking for suggestions for a day in Antigua. We live in Florida near the beach. I know that the beaches in Antigua are much more beautiful but we’re not beach people. We like sightseeing, casual eating, quaint shops and people watching. What areas would fit our bill? Thanks,

 

 

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We just used Lawrence of Antigua...sight seeing and opted out of being left at the beach for a later pickup..instead we were taken back into town.

[FredZiffle]

Local bus for a dollar or so down to Nelson's Dockyard. Great place to walk around; lots of period shops; plus several good restaurants.

[Cwrkr]

We just used Lawrence of Antigua...sight seeing and opted out of being left at the beach for a later pickup..instead we were taken back into town.

 

 

 

Contacted Lawrence last night. Thank you for the suggestion!

 

 

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[hvbaskey]

As Lawrence has been mentioned - please find my Private Driver/Guide Review below:

We had hired “Lawrence of Antigua” for a semi-private (shared with another couple from our roll call) / customized tour for the day (island and beach).  From our email correspondence, we made a plan, etc.etc.  When we arrived at port, our “private excursion” was now a general tour bus with 2 other couples from a different ship.  Our “custom” plans were discarded and discouraged and we did not do all that he listed on his island tour.  

 

At our final stop (Valley Church Beach), Lawrence picked up another family of four (more income for him) to take back to the port.

Although we enjoyed our day, we would not hire Lawrence again due to these occurrences.

However!  stating that - he was a good guide and if you don’t mind a “public” van / tour service, then the service is convenient.  But! if you are seeking a *private* adventure, best check with him that no one else (i.e., strangers from another ship; stray people from the beach) is added, etc.

Here is our blog review of the day:

https://baskeytravels.com/antigua/

Heather

Edited November 30, 2018 by hvbaskey