Many visitors to Barbados are amazed at the number of attractions on this small island. Tour operators offer guided visits to many of the attractions, or you can rent a car and visit the sites on your own schedule. From long stretches of windswept beaches and dense jungle hiking paths to historic plantation lands and rum distilleries, Barbados is filled with exotic hidden beauties as well as renowned gems. Take a bus tour through a gigantic subterranean series of caves, or visit a church draped in flowers in honour of one of our festivals. The active culture and carefully curated history of our country will keep you as busy as you could ever hope to be!

Gardens of our island are among the most lush and interesting of any in the world. African, Indian and English vegetation have made their home here for centuries. Often called the Garden of Eden, Barbados' long oral history boasts of the legendary apple itself! Read more... 

A huge Cave filled with crystallized limestone is one of the "must see" attractions of the island. Boasting underground ponds and waterfalls, it has been protected by the island ever since it was first opened to the public. Take the underground bus tour for an amazing ride.

There are a number of Educational Entities to visit on our island as well. These ancient buildings have witnessed the changing structure of Barbadian society and cultural history. Step inside for a look into our intriguing past.

Entertain the whole family with a tour of one of our Fun Factories. Rum distilleries and sugar plantations are popular attractions on the island and offer much more than you will expect!

Historic Houses and Sites and Museums are great for an afternoon of touring. Watch live theatre in the courtyard of one of the island's most popular museums, or spend a refined afternoon sipping tea on the terrace of an elegant plantation house. 

Browse our Ecological sites and Parks pages for great trip suggestions for the nature lover in all of us. 

Barbadian Places of Worship are steeped in much of the country's 300 years of written history. Visit these sacred sites for a service, festival or take a tour.

The Zoos of the island are among the most advanced conservation efforts in the world. Come see monkeys, agoutis, and other animals roaming free in their natural environment.