Bridgetown, Barbados
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Rum Tours
Scenic Spots
Swim With Turtles
Take A Tour
What To Do
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Crop Over Calendar
Childrens Activities
Dining Out
Rent A Car
Getting Married In Barbados
Play & Relax
Land Sports
Water Sports
Catamaran Cruises
Diving
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Golf
Hiking
Horse Racing
Spa Day
Island Guides
Barbados By Map
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Books & Magazines
Brochures
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Events
Festivals
On The Road To 60
Crop Over Festival
Celtic Festival
Food & Rum Festival
Gospelfest
Holetown Festival
Oistins Fish Festival
Open Gardens
Open Houses
Reggae Festival
Season of Emancipation
Types of Events
Art & Culture
Food & Drink
On The Water
Extreme
Nature & Wildlife
Top Picks
Dinner Show
Rum Tasting
Submarine Tour
Bike Tours
Walking Tours
Turtle Snorkel
Kayaking
Living
Moving Here
Relocating to Barbados
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Pets
Immigration Regulations
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Match Your Mood & Style
See & Do
Where To Visit
Attractions
Beaches
Great Things To Do
Historic Sites
Natural Attractions
Rum Tours
Scenic Spots
Swim With Turtles
Take A Tour
What To Do
Nightlife
Festivals
Crop Over Calendar
Childrens Activities
Dining Out
Rent A Car
Getting Married In Barbados
Play & Relax
Land Sports
Water Sports
Catamaran Cruises
Diving
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse Racing
Spa Day
Island Guides
Barbados By Map
Barbados By Drone
Shopping Guide
Wedding Guide
Books & Magazines
Brochures
Island News
Events
Festivals
On The Road To 60
Crop Over Festival
Celtic Festival
Food & Rum Festival
Gospelfest
Holetown Festival
Oistins Fish Festival
Open Gardens
Open Houses
Reggae Festival
Season of Emancipation
Types of Events
Art & Culture
Food & Drink
On The Water
Extreme
Nature & Wildlife
Top Picks
Dinner Show
Rum Tasting
Submarine Tour
Bike Tours
Walking Tours
Turtle Snorkel
Kayaking
Living
Moving Here
Relocating to Barbados
Education & Schools
Pets
Immigration Regulations
Long Term Residence
Permanent Residence
Students
Where To Live
Homes For Rent
Land For Sale
Real Estate Agents
Property Management
Real Estate Guide
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Property Valuations
Doing Business
Business Environment
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Conference Facilities
International Business
Int'l Business Managers
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Beyond The Beach
Cook Like A Local
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Meet Our Artisans
World Heritage Site
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Bridgetown
History
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Welcome to Bridgetown
With a population of about 110,000, Bridgetown is the island's largest and most vibrant city! After all, it is the capital and commercial centre of Barbados. Steeped in rich
history
and culture, Bridgetown today reflects a mix of the old and the new, with historic sites and buildings sitting amongst modern structures like multi-storey offices, financial institutions and shopping malls.
There is almost always
activity
in this lively city, as locals and visitors alike go about their business and partake in the diverse
shopping
, dining and cultural experiences Bridgetown offers. Pleasure craft like yachts, catamarans and fishing boats conveniently dock right in the heart of the city. Visitors will also appreciate the abundance of duty free shopping opportunities available in Bridgetown, as well as the local charm the city brings.
Street vendors with their colorful trays of fresh produce and goods can still be found plying their trade in certain locations across Bridgetown. Not to be missed are the enjoyable experiences to be had at local bars and restaurants and the historic walking tours of one of the Caribbean's oldest cities. After a stroll through the city streets, nothing is more refreshing than an ice cold
snowcone
!
Now recognized as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
, this historic city is also home to the Parliament Buildings of Barbados and the Bridgetown Port where cruise ships dock. Bridgetown is also the central hub for the island's public transport system.
Exploring Bridgetown
Take a
walking tour of Bridgetown
to discover the culture, people, and amazing sights of our capital city.
Those who want to be close to all this charming city offers, can consider
staying near Bridgetown
for their Barbados vacation.
Other Barbados attractions and points of interest within 0.25 miles of Bridgetown
Agapey Chocolate Factory
[
map
]
Barbados Tourism Investment Inc.
[
map
]
Bethel Methodist Church [
map
]
Bridgetown Boardwalk
[
map
]
Bridgetown Jewish Synagogue
[
map
]
Careenage
[
map
]
Cenotaph
[
map
]
Chamberlain Bridge
[
map
]
CIBC (Broad Street) [
map
]
Dolphin Fountain in Heroes Square
[
map
]
Exchange Museum
[
map
]
Fish Attack Sport Fishing
[
map
]
Independence Arch
[
map
]
Independence Square
[
map
]
Italia Coffee House (Bridgetown) [
map
]
James Street Methodist Church [
map
]
Jewish Museum (Nidhe Isreal Museum)
[
map
]
Jubilee Gardens [
map
]
Monument to the Barbadian Family
[
map
]
Museum of Parliament
[
map
]
National Heroes Gallery
[
map
]
National Heroes Square
[
map
]
Old Spirit Bond Mall
[
map
]
Old Town Hall [
map
]
Parliament Buildings
[
map
]
Pierhead Beach
[
map
]
Royal Bank (Broad Street) [
map
]
Royal Bank Cash Counter [
map
]
Scotiabank (Broad Street) [
map
]
Screw Dock
[
map
]
St. Mary's Church [
map
]
Statue of Rt. Excellent Errol Barrow
[
map
]
Bridgetown
History
Activities
Shopping
Accommodation
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The Island
About Barbados
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Climate / Weather
Culture
Currency
Fun Facts
History
Parishes
People
Travel Tips
Documents Needed
Dress
Driving
Duty Free Allowances
Immigration
Safety Tips
Barbados Weddings
Getting Here
Airport Services
Destination Services
Cruising
Flying
Travel Agents
Guides & Services
Tour Guides
Health & Wellness
Media Guides
Barbados By Drone
Barbados By Map
Mobile Apps
Stay
Where To Stay
Hotels & Resorts
Guest Houses
Self Catering Apts & Hotels
Adults Only
All Inclusives
Airport Accommodation
Camping
Staycations
Private Rentals
Luxury Villas
Vacation Rentals
Timeshare
Long Term Rentals
Deals & Packages
Specials & Deals
Themed Accommodation
Match Your Mood & Style
See & Do
Where To Visit
Attractions
Beaches
Great Things To Do
Historic Sites
Natural Attractions
Rum Tours
Scenic Spots
Swim With Turtles
Take A Tour
What To Do
Nightlife
Festivals
Crop Over Calendar
Childrens Activities
Dining Out
Rent A Car
Getting Married In Barbados
Play & Relax
Land Sports
Water Sports
Catamaran Cruises
Diving
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse Racing
Spa Day
Island Guides
Barbados By Map
Barbados By Drone
Shopping Guide
Wedding Guide
Books & Magazines
Brochures
Island News
Events
Festivals
On The Road To 60
Crop Over Festival
Celtic Festival
Food & Rum Festival
Gospelfest
Holetown Festival
Oistins Fish Festival
Open Gardens
Open Houses
Reggae Festival
Season of Emancipation
Types of Events
Art & Culture
Food & Drink
On The Water
Extreme
Nature & Wildlife
Top Picks
Dinner Show
Rum Tasting
Submarine Tour
Bike Tours
Walking Tours
Turtle Snorkel
Kayaking
Living
Moving Here
Relocating to Barbados
Education & Schools
Pets
Immigration Regulations
Long Term Residence
Permanent Residence
Students
Where To Live
Homes For Rent
Land For Sale
Real Estate Agents
Property Management
Real Estate Guide
Buying Guide
Property Valuations
Doing Business
Business Environment
Business Services
Conference Facilities
International Business
Int'l Business Managers
Investment Opportunities
Tax Treaties
Travel Tips
Go For The...
Adventure
Beaches
Family
Festivals
Food
History & Culture
Nature
Nightlife
Respite
Romance
Shopping
Sights
Sports
Essentials
Documents You Need
Book A Flight
Find A Place To Stay
On Arrival At Airport
What To Do
Don't Miss!
What Events Are On?
On Departure
Your Next Trip!
Insider Tips
Best Areas To Stay
Beach Guide
Beyond The Beach
Cook Like A Local
Local Chatbot Guides
Health & Wellness
Fast Track Arrivals
Meet Our Artisans
World Heritage Site
Deals
Stay
Hotels & Resorts
Self Catering Apts & Hotels
Guest Houses
Villas & Vacation Rentals
Long Term Rentals
Real Estate
Play
Activities & Attractions
Car Rentals
Dining & Entertainment
Shopping
Tours & Sightseeing
Weddings & Romance
Flights
✈️ Expedia Flight Deals
Google Flights
CLOSE
Today
80 F
27 C
Fri
80 F
27 C
Sat
81 F
27 C
Sun
80 F
27 C
Mon
79 F
26 C
more weather info.
The Island
About Barbados
7 Wonders
Climate / Weather
Culture
Currency
Fun Facts
History
Parishes
People
Travel Tips
Documents Needed
Dress
Driving
Duty Free Allowances
Immigration
Safety Tips
Barbados Weddings
Getting Here
Airport Services
Destination Services
Cruising
Flying
Travel Agents
Guides & Services
Tour Guides
Health & Wellness
Media Guides
Barbados By Drone
Barbados By Map
Mobile Apps
Stay
Where To Stay
Hotels & Resorts
Guest Houses
Self Catering Apts & Hotels
Adults Only
All Inclusives
Airport Accommodation
Camping
Staycations
Private Rentals
Luxury Villas
Vacation Rentals
Timeshare
Long Term Rentals
Deals & Packages
Specials & Deals
Themed Accommodation
Match Your Mood & Style
See & Do
Where To Visit
Attractions
Beaches
Great Things To Do
Historic Sites
Natural Attractions
Rum Tours
Scenic Spots
Swim With Turtles
Take A Tour
What To Do
Nightlife
Festivals
Crop Over Calendar
Childrens Activities
Dining Out
Rent A Car
Getting Married In Barbados
Play & Relax
Land Sports
Water Sports
Catamaran Cruises
Diving
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse Racing
Spa Day
Island Guides
Barbados By Map
Barbados By Drone
Shopping Guide
Wedding Guide
Books & Magazines
Brochures
Island News
Events
Festivals
On The Road To 60
Crop Over Festival
Celtic Festival
Food & Rum Festival
Gospelfest
Holetown Festival
Oistins Fish Festival
Open Gardens
Open Houses
Reggae Festival
Season of Emancipation
Types of Events
Art & Culture
Food & Drink
On The Water
Extreme
Nature & Wildlife
Top Picks
Dinner Show
Rum Tasting
Submarine Tour
Bike Tours
Walking Tours
Turtle Snorkel
Kayaking
Living
Moving Here
Relocating to Barbados
Education & Schools
Pets
Immigration Regulations
Long Term Residence
Permanent Residence
Students
Where To Live
Homes For Rent
Land For Sale
Real Estate Agents
Property Management
Real Estate Guide
Buying Guide
Property Valuations
Doing Business
Business Environment
Business Services
Conference Facilities
International Business
Int'l Business Managers
Investment Opportunities
Tax Treaties
Travel Tips
Go For The...
Adventure
Beaches
Family
Festivals
Food
History & Culture
Nature
Nightlife
Respite
Romance
Shopping
Sights
Sports
Essentials
Documents You Need
Book A Flight
Find A Place To Stay
On Arrival At Airport
What To Do
Don't Miss!
What Events Are On?
On Departure
Your Next Trip!
Insider Tips
Best Areas To Stay
Beach Guide
Beyond The Beach
Cook Like A Local
Local Chatbot Guides
Health & Wellness
Fast Track Arrivals
Meet Our Artisans
World Heritage Site
Deals
Stay
Hotels & Resorts
Self Catering Apts & Hotels
Guest Houses
Villas & Vacation Rentals
Long Term Rentals
Real Estate
Play
Activities & Attractions
Car Rentals
Dining & Entertainment
Shopping
Tours & Sightseeing
Weddings & Romance
Flights
✈️ Expedia Flight Deals
Google Flights
CLOSE
★ Things To Do ★
Attractions & Sightseeing
Barbados Tours
Car Rentals
Diving
Sports & Recreation
Barbados Beaches
Health & Beauty
Entertainment
Tropical Gardens
Parks
Nightlife
Culture
Getting Married
Shopping
Dining
Learning Experiences
Voluntourism
Area Guides
Barbados Maps
Barbados By Drone
Barbados Videos
Brochures
Home
››
Things To Do
››
Attractions & Sightseeing
››
Towns and Villages
››
Bridgetown
Attractions & Sightseeing
Barbados Tours
Car Rentals
Diving
Sports & Recreation
Barbados Beaches
Health & Beauty
Entertainment
Tropical Gardens
Parks
Nightlife
Culture
Getting Married
Shopping
Dining
Learning Experiences
Voluntourism
Area Guides
Barbados Maps
Barbados By Drone
Barbados Videos
Barbados Photos
Brochures
×
Bridgetown
History
Activities
Shopping
Accommodation
Welcome to Bridgetown
With a population of about 110,000, Bridgetown is the island's largest and most vibrant city! After all, it is the capital and commercial centre of Barbados. Steeped in rich
history
and culture, Bridgetown today reflects a mix of the old and the new, with historic sites and buildings sitting amongst modern structures like multi-storey offices, financial institutions and shopping malls.
There is almost always
activity
in this lively city, as locals and visitors alike go about their business and partake in the diverse
shopping
, dining and cultural experiences Bridgetown offers. Pleasure craft like yachts, catamarans and fishing boats conveniently dock right in the heart of the city. Visitors will also appreciate the abundance of duty free shopping opportunities available in Bridgetown, as well as the local charm the city brings.
Street vendors with their colorful trays of fresh produce and goods can still be found plying their trade in certain locations across Bridgetown. Not to be missed are the enjoyable experiences to be had at local bars and restaurants and the historic walking tours of one of the Caribbean's oldest cities. After a stroll through the city streets, nothing is more refreshing than an ice cold
snowcone
!
Now recognized as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
, this historic city is also home to the Parliament Buildings of Barbados and the Bridgetown Port where cruise ships dock. Bridgetown is also the central hub for the island's public transport system.
Exploring Bridgetown
Take a
walking tour of Bridgetown
to discover the culture, people, and amazing sights of our capital city.
Those who want to be close to all this charming city offers, can consider
staying near Bridgetown
for their Barbados vacation.
Other Barbados attractions and points of interest within 0.25 miles of Bridgetown
Agapey Chocolate Factory
[
map
]
Barbados Tourism Investment Inc.
[
map
]
Bethel Methodist Church [
map
]
Bridgetown Boardwalk
[
map
]
Bridgetown Jewish Synagogue
[
map
]
Careenage
[
map
]
Cenotaph
[
map
]
Chamberlain Bridge
[
map
]
CIBC (Broad Street) [
map
]
Dolphin Fountain in Heroes Square
[
map
]
Exchange Museum
[
map
]
Fish Attack Sport Fishing
[
map
]
Independence Arch
[
map
]
Independence Square
[
map
]
Italia Coffee House (Bridgetown) [
map
]
James Street Methodist Church [
map
]
Jewish Museum (Nidhe Isreal Museum)
[
map
]
Jubilee Gardens [
map
]
Monument to the Barbadian Family
[
map
]
Museum of Parliament
[
map
]
National Heroes Gallery
[
map
]
National Heroes Square
[
map
]
Old Spirit Bond Mall
[
map
]
Old Town Hall [
map
]
Parliament Buildings
[
map
]
Pierhead Beach
[
map
]
Royal Bank (Broad Street) [
map
]
Royal Bank Cash Counter [
map
]
Scotiabank (Broad Street) [
map
]
Screw Dock
[
map
]
St. Mary's Church [
map
]
Statue of Rt. Excellent Errol Barrow
[
map
]
Bridgetown
History
Activities
Shopping
Accommodation
Was this helpful?
How can we improve it?
Search
×
Island Info.
About Barbados
7 Wonders
History & Culture
World Heritage Site
Getting Here
Visa Requirements
Island People
Island Living
What's On
Island Guides
Accommodation Guide
Barbados By Map
Barbados By Drone
Beach Guide
Business Guide
Restaurant Guide
Tour Guide
Villa Guide
Wedding Guide
Island Tips
Special Offers
Great Things To Do
Hot Sites to See
All Things To Do
Where To Visit
Private Rentals
Car Rentals
Safety Tips
Island News
Connect
Join Us on Facebook
Follow Us on Instagram
Visit Us on YouTube
Contact Us via Email
© Axses Systems Caribbean Inc. 1996 - 2026 |
Copyright & Terms
|
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P.O.Box 16B, Brittons Hill, St. Michael, Barbados, BB11090